Hike offerings and spring work hikes will appear on the activity schedule page of this web site. This month of commemorates and encourages the study, observance and celebration of the vital role of women in american. Williamsport white pages phone books in pennsylvania pa. It was rosemarys dream to write a book, but time wasnt on her side. The marker is located on the susquehanna river walk and timber trail in williamsport. American legion post 1 williamsport, williamsport, pennsylvania. Welcome to the south williamsport area historical collection, dedicated to preserving and sharing the historic legacy and rich cultural heritage of the residents, events, organizations, landmarks, and legends of the combined communities of south williamsport borough, duboistown, nisbet, and armstrong township networking meetings are held to discuss the history of the south williamsport.
There is a lot of community and williamsport history tied to the history of the sungazette and its predecessor papers. Uncovering the history of logging at the pennsylvania lumber. We have compiled the ultimate database of phone numbers from around the state and country to help you locate any lost friends, relatives or family members. The early history of the township has been given in the chapters describing the troublous times from 1770 up to the close of the revolutionary war, and need not be repeated here. Perry was a resident of williamsport, pennsylvania at the time of passing. South williamsport area historical collection pennsylvania. Genealogy and history of the hepburn family of the susquehanna valley. Taber museum of the lycoming county historical society 858 w. The alpine club of williamsport, pa, organized in 1953, maintains the 59. It involved a bitter rivalry between an old frontier town and an upstart town that was built on a swamp.
Documented here is the early struggle of the founding of the school, with more prosperous years ensuing as attendance increased and the facilities expanded. Hes always telling stories about growing up in williamsport and hasnt been up there in awhile. To make the early history of williamsport more intelligible, it is deemed best to. West 4th street from william the picture on the left is undated. Follow developing history on facebook and be notified of. Show more less we are known for our historic charm, offering attractively decorated, traditionally styled guest rooms and suites, all uniquely individualized. Jim and gladys casey, a pennsylvanianebraska couple were the owners of the dixie bbq in south williamsport from 1938 until 1972. Scott sagar, lycoming county historical society, is in the background. Lycoming county genealogical society resources page. The city of williamsport is located in the state of pa. Alpine club membership is open to anyone over the age of 18. Lycoming county genealogical society resources page information. Williamsport is a city in and the county seat of lycoming county, pennsylvania in the united states. The history of williamsport has mirrored the history of our nation a wilderness area tamed by brave pioneers, transformed by industry, hardened by war and natural disasters, always looking forward with an optimism for which america is famous.
It is part of the williamsport, pennsylvania metropolitan statistical area. Their selection is strong for a store of that size, with books, audio, calendars and lovely greeting cards. History the evolution of this institution over the last century reflects its commitment to achieving a vision of inspired leadership. Discovering julia collins the pennsylvania center for the book. A good restaurant with a large selection of sandwiches, dinners, platters, combined with a delicatessen and soda fountain. Including its aboriginal history, the colonial and revolutionary periods, early settlement and subsequent growth, organization and civil administration, the legal and medical professions, internal improvements, past and present history of williamsport, manufacturing and lumber interests, religious, educational and social development, geology and agriculture, military record, sketches of boroughs, townships and villages, portraits and biographies of. Developing history was created to provide an accessible, historical photographic documentation of the buildings and landscapes of the williamsport, pa area.
The significance of the methodist church in the establishment and the continual funding of the school is. Taber museum shop publications dealing with the lumbering industry. Daniel hughes 18041880 was a conductor, agent and station master in the underground railroad based in loyalsock township, lycoming county, pennsylvania in the united states. We are currently offering tshirts, sweatshirts, and tote bags that feature our logo. I joke around with all the time because he is the only yankee in our family we are from south louisiana. Throughout world war ii, little leagues growth was hampered by the fact that many fathers in the u. History news, sports, jobs williamsport sungazette. John winder passed away on march 9, 2020 in williamsport, pennsylvania. The city is the original home of little league baseball, founded in 1939 as a threeteam league. March is womens history month and the library has local resources. Little leagues roots extend as far as baseballs history itself even into the 18th century.
Places south williamsport area historical collection. Therefore, when i saw this book i had to buy it for him and he was so excited. Book your stay at the surestay collection genetti hotel. Otto bookstore americas oldest independently owned. The genetti hotel, surestay collection by best western, located in the heart of downtown williamsport is the areas premier hotel and conference center. Williamsport experienced some tough times and won eight games in. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info. Williamsport, pennsylvania city information, fast facts. The following data point fills in the business name that was used from 1875 to 1882. Nestled at the foot of the appalachian mountains and divided by the west branch of the susquehanna river.
It extends further east beyond riverfront park a good place to park and over to south williamsport. Elaine continues to manage her company in the williamsport area while enjoying her hobby of researching williamsport history. Self guided historical walking tour of downtown williamsport page 2 5. As young as 15, jim began a career that led him across the country from nebraska to canandaigua, new york to muncy, pennsylvania and eventually south. Third street 1895 the hart brothers ran a successful mens clothing store on this spot in the late 19th century. Foresman of pennsylvania pa biography ancestor search. They very kindly sent to us some wonderful memorabilia to use in the city hall grand hotel, allowing us to bring a bit of houdini history to our guests. The early history here is taken from the 1892 book, history of lycoming county pennsylvania, available online at usgennet. Welcome to the genetti hotel williamsport pennsylvania, located in the heart of central pa and home to the annual little league world series. Williamsport, pennsylvania, in lycoming county, is 70 miles w of scranton, pennsylvania center to center and 1 miles nw of philadelphia, pennsylvania. Developing history a photographic journey of williamsport, pa. Williamsport is a city in, and the county seat of, lycoming county, pennsylvania, united states.
Welcome to williamsport s official facebook page, maintained by the town. There are several gems in downtown williamsport and the otto book store is one of them. Its regarded as the original home of little league baseball. Nonfiction history books by robin van auken and lance van auken.
History trinity episcopal church is a beautiful example of 19th century ecclesiastical gothic architecture, not to mention a building that connects the citys present with two of the most illustrious names of its past. History of lycoming county, pennsylvania, 1887 foresman family seth thomas foresman. The grit photograph collection documents momentous events from a turnofthecentury city on the rise, through the end of the lumber boom, the world wars, and the great depression, to modern times. This book was written more than 115 years ago and was reproduced exectly as published. Soldiers of the continental army played ball at valley forge during the american revolution. In addition to our traditional print books, e book downloads, and physical audiobook offerings, the otto bookstore is very happy to be able to provide audiobook downloads through our new partnership with. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Thad stephen meckley, author of williamsports millionaires row, is a williamsport native and an awardwinning journalist, historian, and preservationist. Lycoming college williamsport dickinson seminary of.
We use cookies on this site to enhance the visitor experience. Including its aboriginal history, the colonial and revolutionary periods, early settlement and subsequent growth, organization and civil administration, the legal and medical professions, internal improvements, past and present history of williamsport, manufacturing and lumber interests, religious, educational and social. Sep 19, 2018 stories of the south williamsport area historical collection was created in memory of rosemary neidig, a southie who spent countless hours researching and gathering stories of her neighbors. It is the principal city of the williamsport, pennsylvania, metropolitan statistical area, which has a population of about 114,000. Boomtown on the susquehanna pa making of america jr. The williamsport dickinson seminary collection traces the first eighty years of the schools extensive history. Williamsport was incorporated as a borough on march 1, 1806, and as a city on january 15. It is developing as the city grows and changes right before our eyes. Each link opens in a new window, so you can browse the new site as much as you want, and you always can return to this window without losing your place at lycoming county genealogical society. The new york times has highlighted millionaires row and preservation williamsport in its travel section. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. The restaurant closed permanently when jim became disabled.
Industries of pennsylvania williamsport, lock haven, bellefonte, lewisburg. Their staff is knowledgeable and ready to special order anything that isnt in stock. An interesting history of this exchange maybe found in deed book f, page 74. Williamsport by thad stephen meckley 2006, paperback at the best online prices at. Robert foresman, with whom this narrative properly begins, was born in northampton county, pennsylvania, about 1760. Williamsport pa postcard history series thad stephen meckley on. By 1946, there were only 12 leagues patterned after the little league model originally devised by carl stotz in 1938 in williamsport, pennsylvania, with its first season in 1939. I bought this book for my grandfather who is from williamsport, pa. James v brown library the place to go to learn, connect and.
Self guided historical walking tour of downtown williamsport. It began in williamsport, pennsylvania, as a vocationaltechnical program that gained national acclaim for efforts to fight joblessness during the great depression. Lycoming county womens history collection arrow page 1. Legacy of leaders chronicles the 100year history of pennsylvania college of technology and its predecessor institutions, williamsport area community college, williamsport technical institute, and williamsport area school district, as reflected through its leaders. Jan 23, 2020 part of the replica logging camp at the pennsylvania lumber museum. Check in was very quick, the elevator is the perfect speed, the room was clean and spacious we had a king bed, the staff are so kind, they have a nice pool, and an okay breakfast selection cereal, waffles, eggs. Williamsport was incorporated as a borough on march 1, 1806, and as a city on january 15, 1866. As the weeks rolled on, opposition grew as the citizens became more against the armys loud and sometimes riotous method of spreading the gospel. He was an extensive farmer for his time, and a man of influence in the locality in which he lived. Follow developing history on facebook and be notified of new photos. New book captures legacy of williamsport sungazette. Is a reproduced 21 page 31 article binder of actual newspaper articles from around the country.
Run tenant background checks, credit checks, eviction history, and. Heres a roundup of the nonfiction history books by robin van auken. This database is a transcription of city directories originally published in 1889, 1890, 1891, and 1892. Taber museum of the lycoming county historical society to learn about the history of lycoming county from american indian occupation through the 20th century. New book captures legacy of williamsport sungazette news. With over 200 postcards, williamsport showcases many rare realphoto postcards of longlost architectural wonders and the bygone days of the area. Manufacturers of american quartered oak, american mahogany, birds eye maple, mahogany, birch and quartered oak furniture author. Please feel free to visit any of the links listed below. Annual report of the secretary of internal affairs of the commonwealth of pennsylvania, 1877. History of lycoming county pennsylvania edited by john f. James church, muncy, penna anonymous, 1947, 40 pages. The selection of williamsport as county seat was a major controversy in the early history of lycoming county.
South williamsport is a borough in lycoming county, pennsylvania, united states. Funeral home services for john are being provided by knightconfer funeral home inc. Her friends, however, remain committed to helping rosemarys dream continue. It is famous for hosting the little league world series.
On the 3d of march, 1804, hollingsworth exchanged these two tracts for 600 acres owned by james and william hepburn, at montoursville, afterwards known as the charles lloyd farm, the consideration being 5s. Otto bookstore americas oldest independently owned bookstore. Church records, 18531861 williamsport methodist family history library church records, 18541919 lycoming presbyterian family history library church records, 18541923 christ episcopal family history library church records, 18541923 first. However, for the book, she used the pete dibartolomeo collection, a collection which includes some never before seen vintage postcards and photographs. About williamsport, pennsylvania directories, 188992 the city of williamsport forms part of lycoming county and sits on the banks of the susquehanna river. Perry was born on monday, november 27, 1933 and passed away on sunday, april 19, 2020. Covering the early days of the pennsylvania canal to the visit and tales of mark twain to the makings of williamsports first millionaires of the early lumbering era, this rare collection of photographic correspondence provides a glorious glimpse into the citys illustrious past. The borough of williamsport was formed in 1806, but it does not appear that any assessment was made before 1808. While this section of the museum is from the 1970s and is beginning to show its age in places, it still provides a lot of great information about logging, and is perfect for those that want to learn more about what it was like to be a logger in early 20thcentury pennsylvania. Sungazette archives the year was 1989 when the seattle mariners came to town with an aa. Williamsport white pages williamsport phone directory lookup. James v brown library the place to go to learn, connect.
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