Judging (Year)Books by Their Covers
Ah, the most mundane of library tasks: “reading the shelves,” or going book by book and putting everything in order. A few weeks ago, after reading the general history and genealogy…
The Way Things Were: Above the Clouds
The cover of a brochure for the Summit Hotel (also known as the Summit Inn) on Route 40, circa 1948.
The Way Things Were: J.C. Doolittle’s Blacksmith Shop
J.C. Doolittle’s Blacksmith Shop. A note on the back indicates that it was in the Smithfield area. Credit: Uniontown Public Library.
Making the Sale: Coffins and Coffee Tables, 1894
Advertisement from the Brownsville Clipper. Feb. 28, 1894.
This Week In History: The McClelland House Fire, 1914
This segment features a news item from Fayette County’s past. This week we examine a story from the March 23, 1914 edition of the Daily News Standard. This weekend marked one hundred…
The Way Things Were: African American Portraits
Unknown man. Credit: Uniontown Public Library. Unknown woman. Credit: Uniontown Public Library.
Book of the Month: Heroes All
This month I’ve chosen to feature Heroes All, a yearbook-style publication that contains photos and profiles of local men and women who served in World War II. While the book only…
The Way Things Were: Exhibit by W.J. Rainey
A three-ton piece of coal exhibited by the W.J. Rainey Co., most likely during Uniontown’s centennial celebration. Credit: Uniontown Public Library.
This Week In History: Local Brevities, 1879
This segment features a news item from Fayette County’s past. This week we examine the March 6, 1879 edition of the American Standard. One interesting feature of our early newspapers are…