Photos of the Month

June 2016

Remembering and Honoring on Memorial Day

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.

May 2016

Pap 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.

April 2016

Ash & Naunas

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

March 2016

George Keller and his Mountain Lions

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

February 2016

Early Automobile

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

January 2016

Unityville Fife and Drum Corps

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.

December 2015

All Decked Out

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

November

Armistice Day

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. ?

October 2015

First School in Roaring Creek Township

The first school in Roaring Creek Township was built in 1830. It was later destroyed and Kulp Grammar and High School was built on the same site in 1904. In 1942 the high school closed, and pupils were transported to Locust Township for their high school education. The building continued to be used as a grammar school until 1953. The building was sold to Karl and Evelyn Miller in October, 1961. The background structure was a general store. Submitted and researched by Thelma Helwig.

September 2015

Catawissa Train Station

Reading Railroad F-7 Locomotive #273 hauling coal cars, passing the Catawissa train station heading east. #41-0096

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