Looking Back from 1966 at Railroads in Lykens Area
In his July 28, 1966, column in the Lykens Standard, “Lykens of Yesteryear,” C. L. Peters reflected on the earlier railroads of the Lykens Valley area. The photo accompanying the […]
13-Year Old Pregnant Rape Victim Became Ward of County, 1942
In 1942, a 13-year old girl was raped by her mother’s live-in boyfriend in Shamokin, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. She became pregnant. The mother attempted an abortion and was unsuccessful. The […]
Pottsville – The Million Dollar Fire of 1914
A photograph from 1914 of the aftermath of a disastrous fire in Pottsville. The photo appeared in the “Looking Back” feature of the Pottsville Republican, October 13, 1979, which was presented […]
Pillow Hometown Heroes – Irving E. Rath
Irving E. Rath – U. S. Air Force – World War II ______________________________________ Banner provided by the Rath family. Corrections and additional information should be added as comments to this […]
Pillow Hometown Heroes – Carl A. Bredbenner
Carl A. Bredbenner – U. S. Navy – World War II ______________________________________ Banner provided by the Bredbenner family. Corrections and additional information should be added as comments to this post. […]
Old Gratz Photos – Lot 43
A colorized version of a black and white photograph taken in the 1990s of the house on Lot 43, East Market Street, Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The present house on this […]
St. Clair – State Police on Horseback
An undated photograph showing Pennsylvania State Police on horseback at St. Clair, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The photo, which is from the Schuylkill County Historical Society, was published in the “Looking Back” […]
Flat Hill School, 1906
A 1906 photograph of the teacher and students at the Flat Hill School, Washington Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Identified in the photo: Front & Center: Harry Ferrebee, teacher. Front Row: Annie […]