Gratz – J. A. Thomas Sled
An undated sled made by J. A. Thomas, Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The insignia on the rear of the sled reads: J. A. THOMAS MAKER GRATZ R. F. D. _______________________________________ […]
Porter Tunnel Mine Disaster Photos (1i)
The Porter Tunnel mine disaster occurred on March 1, 1977, near Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Related photos appeared in editions of the Evening Herald, Pottsville, on subsequent dates. Rescue […]
Rev. J. W. Lescher – Reformed Minister of the Lykens Valley
Rev. J. William Lescher served as minister of David’s Church, Killinger, Dauphin County, from 1868 to 1875. ________________________________ J. William Lescher was born near Easton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, May 23, […]
Herndon – John Brower
An advertising or trade card for John Brower, Herndon, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Brower was the local agent for the “Candee,” Specialties in Rubber Boots and Shoes, the Finest Goods Made […]
Gratz – Hoffman’s Dairy Memorabilia Collection
A small collection of memorabilia from Hoffman’s Dairy, Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, including a framed collection of bottle tops with an artist’s rendition of Eston Hoffman (1903-1991), owner of the […]
Pearl E. Bigler – Empire Beauty College Diploma
A photograph of a framed copy of the diploma of Pearl E. Bigler for completion of studies at the Empire Beauty Culture School, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The date on […]
Porter Tunnel Mine Disaster Photos (1h)
The Porter Tunnel mine disaster occurred on March 1, 1977, near Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Related photos appeared in editions of the Evening Herald, Pottsville, on subsequent dates. Second-shift […]
Rev. Isaac Gerhart – Reformed Minister of the Lykens Valley
Rev. Isaac Gerhart served as minister of David’s Church, Killinger, Dauphin County, from about 1819 to 1843. ____________________________ Rev. Isaac Gerhart was born in Bucks County, near the present town […]