Abraham Gross Family, 1955
A photograph taken at the Gratz Fairgrounds in 1955 of the family of Abraham “Abe” Gross, who was born in Russia in March 1873 and emigrated to the United States […]
Gratz – Boy Scout Cabin, 1982
A reproduction picture post card photo of the Boy Scout Cabin in Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, as it existed about 1982. The cabin was located just off the present cul-de-sac […]
Deed for Land for Lykens Valley Pioneer Monument, 1918
A copy of both sides of the 7 September 1918 deed conveying a plot of land, 10 foot by 12 foot, in Washington Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, to W. H. […]
Gratz – Cold Spring Outing (1)
An undated photograph of a group of residents at the Cold Spring, Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Prior to the establishment of the Gratz Community Park, this was the favorite recreational […]
Gratz – Cold Spring Outing (2)
An undated photograph of a group of residents at the Cold Spring, Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Prior to the establishment of the Gratz Community Park, this was the favorite recreational […]
Dedication of the Pioneer Monument, 1924
A monument to John Peter Hoffman and the pioneers of the Lykens Valley was dedicated on 27 November 1924. The monument is located in a farmer’s field in Washington Township, […]
Why Are These Gratz Residents in Black-Face?
This appears to be an original photo post card from which a previous blog post was based. The event took place in Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, on New Year’s Day […]
Gratz – Parade Float for Schminky’s Milk
An undated photo post card view of a parade in Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The horse-drawn float advertises that “We Use Schminky’s Milk” and features many healthy-looking children, none of […]