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 →
100 years ago – Monongahela celebrates the new year, pt. 1
How did you celebrate the new year? As with most people I know, I spent a quiet evening with friends. There were no big public celebrations in the Monongahela area that I know of. It wasn't that way in 1924 though. Check out these articles I found from the Daily Republican. (tip: click on the... Continue Reading →