Author: Fairview Area Historical Society
Some of Fairview’s Outstanding Women – Pioneers
Today is Tuesday, August 18, 2020. One hundred years ago today was the day that the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting voting rights to white women. Women of color still...... Read More
More About the Fairview Community Council
Years ago it was an annual event for the Fairview Community Council to consider the good works of various Fairview citizens then select a few to honor as “Outstanding Citizens.” ...... Read More
Fairview’s “Interesting” Group
Congratulations to the Fairview Community Council, which is celebrating 70 successful years of service to Fairview. It is a unique group, one that was called “the most interesting I have...... Read More
Celebrations and Memories
This weekend the Sturgeon House was bedecked with American flags. It was a celebration of community history! And we are waiting for an open time to share it. Meanwhile., here...... Read More
What’s Happening Outside the Sturgeon House?
Anyone driving by the Sturgeon House on Sunday afternoon, June 14, might have seen some interesting goings-on. Two people, Jackie and Ted, were there to run their metal detectors over...... Read More
The Sturgeon House Calls Out
Just like everywhere else, the Sturgeon House is calling out for visitors. We recall how fine it was to have visitors and to have those visitors appreciate the purpose of...... Read More
Fairview in 1940
The summer of 1940 in Fairview was almost dream-like. A sense prevailed that the economy was getting better following a decade of Depression, but abroad, news was ominous of a...... Read More
No Ordinary Year
“No Ordinary Year” is the title of the Memorial Weekend Exhibit at the Sturgeon House. It will be in place all summer for anyone wishing to view it. Memorial Weekend...... Read More
FAIRVIEW’S SOUTH HIGH
As the school year comes to an end we are reminded of all the activities that should be happening in this season. We commiserate with those graduating seniors who will...... Read More