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 […]
World War II- Fred G. Klinger – Killed in Action on Guam, 1944
SERVICES HELD SUNDAY FOR WAR VETERAN Funeral services for Pfc. Fred J. Klinger, age 30 years, of Dalmatia, whose body was recently returned to the United States from the Pacific […]
Francis Scheib (1883-1967)
An undated portrait of Francis Washington Scheib who was born in February 1883, the son of Victor Emanuel Scheib and Annie Elizabeth [Schwalm] Scheib of Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. […]
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 […]
Another Tintype Memory from the Gratz Fair?
Another unidentified tintype has been found and it is possible that it was taken at the Gratz Fair. This one was from a collection of photos that were passed down […]
Gratz – Panoramic View from Simeon’s Church Steeple
An undated panoramic photo post card view from the steeple of Simeon’s Lutheran and Reformed Church, Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Note: This valuable card has damage to the bottom edge […]
Gratz – Main Street
An undated picture post card view of the main street (now known as Market Street) of Gratz, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. _____________________________ Corrections and additional information should be added as comments […]