Rep. Clay W. Evans (1844-1918) – Soldier, Politician & Businessman
Clay W. Evans (1844-1918), was a veteran of the Civil War and the Indian Wars. He was a successful Schuylkill County businessman who served his community as a public official […]
Melvin Witmer – Sweigard’s World War II Photos
A photograph of Melvin Glenwood Witmer in his World War II uniform. The photo is from the Sweigard General Store World War II Collection, Matamoras, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Witmer was born May 30, 1917, […]
Erma G. [Lenker] Stoneroad (1920-2022) – Centenarian
ERMA STONEROAD MILLERSBURG – Erma Stoneroad, age 101, passed away May 08, 2022, at Kinkora Pythian Home in Duncannon, Pennsylvania. She was born on September 24, 1920 in Millersburg, Pennsylvania, […]
Shamokin – Graemar Hotel (1)
An undated colorized post card view of the Graemar Hotel, Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. ________________________________________ Corrections and additional information should be added as comments to this post.
Charles L. Blockson (1933-2023) – Historian of the Underground Railroad
Charles Leroy Blockson, “Historian of the Underground Railroad,” died June 14, 2023, at his home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. He was 89 years old. For those interested in the history […]
A 19th Century Photo Album of the Wiconisco Canal Basin
The Historical Society of Millersburg and Upper Paxton Township recently concluded a special project begun in January 2021, to review, research and update the history of the Wiconisco Canal Basin […]
Shamokin – Aerial View of Business District
An undated aerial view of the business district of Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. From a color photo post card. ________________________________________ Corrections and additional information should be added as comments to […]
Minersville – Rothermel Dairy
An undated advertising item (thermometer) from Rothermel’s Dairy, 15 East Sunbury Street, Minersville, Pennsylvania. GRADE “A” MILK Complete Selection Of DAIRY PRODUCTS ________________________________________ Corrections and additional information should be added […]