Clarendon Gorge – Brandon, Vermont (1937)
July 21, 2021
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At the end of August in 1937, the Pecks were in Brandon, Vermont. They wrote to Joe McAllister in Glendale, Arizona to describe their trip.
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Morning in Pennsylvania
July 21, 2021
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Morning in Pennsylvania – 1935 On a bright morning like today, this postcard seemed appropriate. The postcard is interesting both for the pleasant view of
Nettie Visits Lancaster
July 21, 2021
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Nettie Visits Lancaster – 1924 I found this postcard, sent by “Nettie” from Lancaster, delivered to Elva Beck in Lewisburg. The month and date are
Birthplace of Joseph Heister
July 21, 2021
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Birthplace of Joseph Heister – Fifth Governor of Pennsylvania I confess that, despite my mandatory High School course in Pennsylvania history, I did not recall
Edith Gets to Lancaster
July 21, 2021
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Edith Gets to Lancaster – Circa 1920 I am not sure what joke underlies Edith’s trip to Lancaster, but she alludes to one when she
Cousin Emma Vacations in “Splendid” Mount Gretna
July 21, 2021
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Cousin Emma Vacations in “Splendid” Mount Gretna -July, 1923 I spent many happy days of summer in beautiful Mt. Gretna, and have a deep love
Shoot the Chutes at Pendora Park in Reading
July 21, 2021
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Shoot the Chutes at Pendora Park in Reading – 1912 I regret that I never had the opportunity to “Shoot the Chutes”. The toboggan ride
Highland House on Neversink Mountain
July 21, 2021
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Highland House on Neversink Mountain – 1907 The city of Reading, PA once had a railroad that wound up Neversink Mountain to the hotels, dance
Dorothy and Eddie Visit Chambersburg, PA
July 21, 2021
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Chambersburg, a borough and county seat of Franklin County, lies midway between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in southern Pennsylvania. A frontier settlement of Scotch-Irish immigrants, the