Wiconisco – Trolley on Trestle
An undated photograph of the trolley trestle or bridge at Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. This trolley line ran from the Lykens Valley Railroad station in Lykens, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, to […]
Importance of Coal in Tower City Area, 1968
A brief “official” history of Tower City and Porter Township , Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, was produced for the centennial celebration in 1968. Included was a story on the development of […]
Tower City – Street Scene East of the Public Square
An undated photograph of a street scene east of the public square, Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Note the trolley tracks in the center of the street. _______________________________________ Photo is […]
East Brookside Mine Explosion Kills 20 in 1913
An undated photo post card view of the East Brookside coal mine shaft in Porter Township, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. In March 1977, at the time miners were trapped and killed […]
John B. Lesher – Manufacturer of Williamstown
An undated photograph of a truck belonging to one of John B. Lesher‘s manufacturing enterprises, Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. The driver is identified as “Butch” Mace. The story of John […]
Old Soldiers Ousted from Pottsville Armory, 1922
Imagine how many times this must have happened throughout the country? “State officials… oust… Gowen Post G.A.R. from its headquarters in State Armory. The Civil War veterans, who have extensive […]
Charlemagne Tower, Founder of Tower City
CHARLEMAGNE TOWER, FOUNDER OF TOWN Charlemagne Tower, the founder of Tower City, was born April 6, 1839, near Waterville, New York. He attended private elementary schools, graduated from Harvard University, […]
Divisions Making Up Porter Township
An 1855 map of Porter Township. A brief “official” history of Tower City and Porter Township , Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, was produced for the centennial celebration in 1968. The second […]