We found this picture down at the Monongahela Historical Society Museum. It's a photo taken November 1954 of Bill Polaski (with the pole) turning on the power for one of the Christmas decorations on Main Street in Monongahela. We would like your help identifying the other people in the photograph. I heard that one of... Continue Reading →
100 Years Ago Today: Cincinnati Mine Disaster – Day 2
The following article is from the April 24, 1913 edition of The Daily Republican. The lead story was about the huge explosion at the Cincinnati Mine in Courtney PA, just 2 miles from Monongahela. I didn't have time to transcribe this article but the image should be pretty easy to read:
Cincinnati Mine Disaster – 100 Years Ago Today. Daily Republican Article.
One hundred years ago today a terrible explosion occurred at the Cincinnati Mine in Courtney about one mile down river from Monongahela PA. Ninety-seven men died and many were injured. Below is an account of the accident which appeared in the April 23, 2013, edition of Monongahela's newspaper, the Daily Republican. EXPLOSION AT THE CINCINNATI... Continue Reading →
Today In 1911 – Women Drown As Steamer Capsizes In Gale On Monongahela River
STEAMER CAPSIZES IN GALE ON RIVER Boat Goes Down Near Allenport, Pa., Carrying Three To Death. MONONGAHELA. Pa., April 5 Caught In a gale of wind sweeping over the Monongahela river today, the steamer Henry A. Laughlln was overturned and sent to the bottom of the river near Allenport, drowning two women and a man... Continue Reading →
Floating Down The Old Monongahlea
Listen to Charles Hart sing Floating Down the Old Monongahela* *only foreigners say "MonongahEEla".
Cincinnati Mine Disaster Historical Marker On Rt 88
There is a little historical plaque on rt 88 commemorating the Cincinnati Mine disaster of 1913: It marks what was known as the Mule entrance to the mine, not far from Finleyville on rt 88: This used to be an attractive spot along route 88. As I remember there were four mature weeping willow trees... Continue Reading →
From the December 25, 1904 edition of The Washington Times: A game of seven-up broke an election deadlock in Monongahela, PA., last February. Clark Boyd, Republican, and James Hendrickson, Democrat, each received 113 votes for register assessor and played cards for a decision. The Democrat won.
Historical Society Meeting Speaker Scott Frederick Discusses Courtney PA Mine Disaster of 1913
"PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 23.---There are 120 known dead and 100 are believed to be entombed* tonight in the Cincinnati mine of the Pittsburgh Coal Company at Courtney, three miles from Monongahela, where an explosion of gas occurred shortly after 1 o'clock this afternoon. Faint tappings against pipes and debris in the mine are plainly heard... Continue Reading →
I was doing a little research about the Cincinnatti Mine (Courtney PA) disaster that killed 97 miners 100 years ago and came across hand tinted picture of a coal miner on his way home from work.
Lent 1908 Style
THINGS TO QUIT: Gossiping. Fidgeting. Grumbling and Hairsplitting. Saying fate is against you. Finding fault with the weather. Going around with a gloomy face. Fault-finding, nagging and worrying. Taking offense where none is intended. Dwelling on fancied slights and wrongs. Taking big things and doing small ones. Scolding and flying into a passion over trifles.... Continue Reading →
How Ginger Hill Got Its Name
From the Historical Magazine of Monongahela's Old Home Coming Week: Sept. 6-13, 1908 Ginger Hill, a small village on the Washington and Williamsport pike in Southwestern Nottingham, on the Carrol Line, has enjoyed a local habitation and name ever since the Whiskey Insurrection. On the night of Nov. 14th, 1794, Robert Johnson, excise collector for... Continue Reading →
Martin Leisser Painting Of Monongahela City, Pa.
Found this painting of Monongahela that was up for auction recently. Here are a few details: Artist: Leisser, Martin B. (American, Western Pa. 1846-1940) Title: Monongahela City Date: late 19th Century Medium: oil on canvas over cardboard Dimensions: 8 x 11.75 inches Description: A typical Leisser travelling painting sketch Signature: incised with a stylus or... Continue Reading →
Interactive Map Of Monongahela Light Up Celebration
I should have mentioned this in yesterday's post but here is a link to an interactive map showing the location of all participating stores, venues and organisations for the Monongahela Area Light Up Celebration. You may want to save the link to your cell phone so you have access to it while you are in... Continue Reading →
2012 Monongahela Area Light Up Celebration This Friday!
Just wanted to let you all know about the Monongahela Area Christmas light up celebration to be held on Friday, November 16th, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Most local businesses will be hosting open houses and offering treats and discounts. Here’s a list of activities for the evening: The Ringgold High School Marching... Continue Reading →
Lincoln School Ephemera
I found this pin tray on eBay depicting Lincoln School the other day. Funny but I couldn't find any photos of Lincoln School online. (Let me know if you have any you would like me to post.) Lincoln School built in 1908 was a handsome building located between Lincoln and Thomas Streets in Monongahela. Many... Continue Reading →
C.A. Preston Dairy, Monongahela PA
This milk bottle from C.A. Preston dairy which at one time was in Monongahela is up for sale on eBay. From the sellers description: This tall round quart is embossed C. A. Preston, Phone 4112R 3, Monongahela, PA. in the slugplate. Also has a wavey line embossed around neck and Sealed 11 PA. embossed on... Continue Reading →
Devore Hardware Building Then And Now
Found an old postcard of the Devore building at 437 West Main Street. Back then it was known as Gertrude Apartments. The building is instantly recognizable and looks great for being over 100 years old.
Monongahela Cemetery To Celebrate 150th Anniversary In 2013
Did you know that the Monongahela Cemetery will celebrate its’ 150th Anniversary in 2013? To prepare the community for this milestone the Directors of the Cemetery will post interesting history information each month. The final entry will be in May of 2013. During the last week of June the public will be welcomed to participate in... Continue Reading →
Please Sign This Petition To Save St. Anthony Church In Monongahela
Please sign this petition to save St. Anthony Church in Monongahela. It's is a beautiful well maintained church. I would hate to see it vacated: Many of our elderly don't know how to use the internet, computers or email so why not assist them and help them sign the petition too?
Chess Park Then and Now
I came across this old postcard featuring Chess Park. This image was taken from the northeast corner looking west: The postcard wasn't dated, but my guess is that the picture was taken around 1900. I thought it would be fun to compare that image with what the park looks like today from the same vantage... Continue Reading →
Lost Monongahela 