Warren County Spans History

Posted by on Nov 29, 2013 in | Comments Off on Warren County Spans History Editor’s Note: The following article is reprinted in parts with permission of the author. It originally appeared in Stepping Stones, September, 1974, published by the Warren County Historical Society. The Warren Democratic Advocate reported on November 4, 1839: “Bridge over the Allegheny progressing fast. The pier and a­butments completed.” Then … trouble! On November 18,...
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Bookshelf

Posted by on Nov 26, 2013 in | Comments Off on Bookshelf Guide to Photo­graphs at the Pennsylvania State Archives by Linda A. Ries Pennsylvania Histori­cal and Museum Commission, 1993 (229 pages, paper, $6.95) Although the Pennsylvania State Archives safeguards mostly documentary materi­als – such as the private and personal papers of individuals, governmental records, maps, military records, industrial reports, and similar archival items...
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The Covered Bridges of Pennsylvania: A Guide

Posted by on Nov 26, 2013 in | Comments Off on The Covered Bridges of Pennsylvania: A Guide The Covered Bridges of Pennsylvania: A Guide by Susan M. Zacher Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 1994 (134 pages, paper, $9.95) Pennsylvania has many types of historic structures scattered throughout its sixty-seven counties, but it’s doubtful if any are as cher­ished and admired as the covered bridge. No matter the season, enthusiasts­ – often joined by photogra­phers...
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From the Editor

Posted by on Nov 20, 2013 in | Comments Off on From the Editor Readers may be surprised by the cover redesign and photograph – and probably be even more amazed to learn motorsports in Pennsylvania claims a long and proud history. In his article entitled “A Century of Motorsports: ‘Gentlemen, Start Your Engines’,” Rae Tyson introduces us to racing at its best as well as the promoters behind the competitions and the drivers...
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