Photos of the Month

National Aviation Day is August 19th. President Franklin D. Roosevelt proclaimed it in 1939 to honor Orville Wright and the first flight that took place in Kitty Hawk/Kill Devil Hills, NC December 17, 1903. August 19th is Orville Wright's birthday. The first flight lasted about 12 seconds. This is a photo from our collection of Harry L. Magee standing by a biplane. #25-0152.

You've probably seen this photo before, but it is so appropriate for the hot weather we've been having. Here are some youngsters keeping cool swimming in Fishing Creek near Fernville. #22-1079

We are so happy to be in our new building and are pleased to dress it up for the patriotic holidays. We were in full finery for Memorial Day. We'll take a little rest with a few flags and our beautiful flower planters for Flag Day and then dress it up again for Independence Day. Our thanks to Mapes Mulch for their assistance and the gorgeous flowers!

The May Queen and her attendants in pastel-colored gowns, 1956.

Easter at Bush's Quality Shop (soda fountain) on Main Street in Bloomsburg. Photo taken circa 1910.

Waples Store, Espy, 2" of water on floor, March 1904. #21-0041

Molly Eager, wearing gown that belonged to Dolly Madison, wife of President Madison. We also have a swatch of fabric from the gown. #21-0181.

Sleighing party at Millgrove. #41-0036

Fleckenstine house in winter, showing family members and sleigh, 4th & Catherine Sts., Bloomsburg PA #04-0204

October 30, 1959 Halloween Parade at Bloomsburg Memorial Elementary School. Photo #01-2111