Author: Fairview Area Historical Society
Another Anniversary – WW1 Armistice
This year in November marks another anniversary. It’s been 100 years since the Armistice was signed ending World War I. One day this summer while several folks were at the Sturgeon H... Read More
1968 Centennial – Final Report
The Steering Committee for the Fairview Borough Centennial Celebration had quite a week. Everyone was satisfied – everyone! – that this had been a celebration to be proud of. &n... Read More
The Day After the Centennial
The day after the final festivities was a let-down, although some folks were still infused with the fun and emotion of the previous several days. This was certainly the way it was after the nati... Read More
Saturday’s Centennial Events
It’s Saturday,August 24, 1968. The day is sunny and warm. It’s the last day of the BIG event in Fairview, the celebration of 100 years of existence as a borough. On this ... Read More
Centennial Friday
On Friday, August 23, 1968 of Fairview’s Centennial Festival the first event of the day was a pet show, beginning at 12:30 p.m. at the Fairview Elementary School. The Republican Women spon... Read More
Centennial Celebration Resumes
On the fourth Thursday, 50 years ago, the fabulous centennial activities resumed, after the previous weekend’s selection of queen and a ball in her honor. The queen, Gail Loper, was ... Read More
A Queen Is Chosen – 1968 Centennial
At long last after a year’s worth of planning, the kick-off event is here! On Saturday, August 17, 1968, the queen who will reside over all the festivities is chosen. It was a tough ... Read More
Paratroopers to Land at Sturgeon House
On Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19, the Sturgeon House at 4302 Avonia Rd (Rte 98) will be visited by Able Company of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment. They will have “missed... Read More