Photos of the Month

Here is a photo of a building lost to time. It is a hint for one of our Scavenger Hunt Clues.

Do you know where the Daniel Snyder house is hiding in Bloomsburg today? Here is a photo of it as it looked circa 1890. Clues similar to this will be given daily on WHLM starting 7/4/16 through 7/24/16. We strongly believe in our beautiful community with many treasures, both past and present. We're holding this scavenger hunt to increase awareness of some of these historical buildings and businesses and of the Society itself and the work we do. 1st and 2nd place prize packages loaded with generous donations from local businesses will be awarded! Check the Upcoming Events tab for all the details and official rules. (#04-0443)

When my kids ask me, "What did you do in the Vietnam War, Daddy?" I show them this picture... 58 years and it still seems like yesterday. This is to honor all the fallen heroes of our wars. Contributed by Cary Rhodomoyer.

This is Roland Day Rhodomoyer, my (Cary Rhodomoyer's) grandfather, on the left, and a man that is unidentified. They were in Minor League Baseball. Rol, as he was known, played for The Macon Peaches, out of Georgia, I believe. This picture was taken in 1907, and I believe it was for Promo Cards. If you recognize the man on the right, or know what the symbols on his jersey mean, please send an email to the society, attn: Rhody.

Ash & Naunas Confectionery Store on East Street in Bloomsburg, showing Albert G. & Don Naunas circa 1900. #04-0012

This is George Keller in 1937 with his mountain lions. One of these pumas may have been the one that inspired the book, “Here Keller, Train This.“ There is a book at the Society on his life, “Keller’s Jungle Killers,” available for purchase. #36-0053

Early automobile driving past Courthouse on Main St., Bloomsburg, early 1900s.

A Very Rare Old Picture from 100 years ago -- The Unityville Fife and Drum Corps in a parade in Millville, on May 30, 1916. Front - l to r: Henry Getty, snare drum; Earl Derr, small drum. Center - l to r: Seymour Lockard, fife; Elias Stevens, fife. Rear - l to r: G. ? #09-1042.

Columbia County Historical Society decorated for the "Holly Trail" tour, at the Orangeville location, December, 1986. #31-0011

Armistice Day, 11 November 1918. Main and Iron Streets in Bloomsburg, looking west on Main. L - R: 1. ? 2. William Barton Taylor (Mollie Haus Harter's Grandfather -1885-1956). 3. Standing, Bart Pursel. 4. ? 5. ? 6 . ? 7. ?