As mentioned in our previous post, copies of the Daily Republican issue that covered Monongahela's big 1924 New Year's Day celebration are unavailable. Fortunately, there was coverage in the January 2, 1924 issue of the Pittsburgh Gazette Times that included two photos and an article. (click the photo to enlarge it) Parade, Dinner and Ball... Continue Reading →
Harris Workingman’s Store part 2
I'm still working on the Conestoga series that I promised in the last post so look forward to more on that soon. I appreciate comments that readers make on my posts so it was great to hear from Bill Perry a few weeks ago regarding an old post about the Harris Workingman's store from 11... Continue Reading →
Former American Legion Building Saved
Many people in town have been concerned about the deterioration of the former American Legion Frank Downer Post building at 248 West Main Street. The first three photos below were taken in 2015 showing a huge gash in the roof resulting in water flooding the interior of the building every time it rained. Thankfully the... Continue Reading →