Gratz – Hoffman Hatchery, 1990
A 1990 advertisement for Hoffman Hatchery, P. O. Box 129, Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Gostlings — Ducklings — Chicks — Turkeys — Guineas Bantams — Gamebirds — Swans ___________________________________ From […]
Gratz – Stroup’s Esso Service Station, 1952
A 1952 advertisement for Stroup’s Esso Service Station, West End of Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. ___________________________________ From the 1952 yearbook, Senior Sentinel of the Hubley Township High School, Hubley Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. A complete digital […]
Gratz & Lykens Stores Robbed, 1925
Two clothing store burglaries occurred with a week in Lykens and Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The reports of the crimes were published in the Lykens Standard, October 23, 1925: LYKENS […]
Williamstown – An Almost Disastrous Fire, 1924
1924 was a year of disastrous and almost disastrous files in the Lykens Valley area. This fire, which occurred in Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, in November 1924, almost burned around […]
Gratz – Reed’s Inn, 1996
A 1996 advertisement (business card) for Reed’s Inn, Restaurant and Tavern, 543 East Market Street, Box 130, Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Tim Hepler & Jack Reed – Owners ___________________________________ From […]
Petition to “Rescue a Crime Infested People,” 1925
After a series of many robberies that occurred in a one month period between April and May, 1925, the leaders of the various communities in the Lykens Valley petitioned the […]
Gratz – Union House Hotel
An undated picture post card of the Union House Hotel, Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, This hotel was located on the southwest corner of Market Street and Center Street, the central […]
Gratz – Martz Drive-In, 1988
A 1988 advertisement (business card) for Martz Drive-In, Main Street, Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Soft ice cream & Refreshments ___________________________________ From the 1988 yearbook, La Memoria, of the Upper Dauphin High […]