The Kidnapping & Assault of Fred Gump Jr., 1916
A portrait of Fred Gump Jr., who was alleged to have been kidnapped and sexually assaulted by Harry Thaw. The caption for the photo, when it appeared in the Harrisburg […]
Lykens & Williamstown – Smith Photography (1)
An undated photograph taken at the Smith Photography Studio at Lykens or Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, of a very young child. On the back of the photo, in pencil, someone […]
Williamstown – East Market Street
An undated photo post card view of East Market Street, Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. Note the trolley tracks down the center of the street. Note: This same photo was published […]
Williamstown – Big Lick Tunnel (1)
An undated photo post card view of a group of rescue workers (gas masks) at the entrance to Big Lick Tunnel, near Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. None of the individuals […]
Wiconisco – The Great Fire of 1904
A photograph of the destruction at Schaeffer’s Knitting Mill, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, from the fire of September 27, 1904. Photo from Liberty Hose Company No. 2, Lykens. From the […]
Wiconisco – Great Fire of December 1964
A photograph of the rear of the area which once contained several structures on Pottsville Avenue, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, that were destroyed fire an early morning fire, December 10, […]
Williamstown – Breaker at Colliery
An undated black & white photograph (later colorized) of the breaker at the Williamstown Colliery, Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. _____________________________________________ Corrections and additional information should be added as comments to […]
Williamstown – Wiest’s Motel
An undated item (Key to Room #1) from Wiest’s Motel, Route 209, Williamstown, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. __________________________________________ Corrections and additional information should be added as comments to this post.