Author: Fairview Area Historical Society
Another Old Business
Actually, the Fairview Hardware (in the featured photo it is the building on the extreme right), is probably the oldest continuing business in the township. According to the school commencement ... Read More
Women in History Day
Whoops! The recognition of Women in History Day nearly went by without a mention… it was yesterday, March 8. The following are a few of Fairview’s outstanding women…. The... Read More
Two More Old Businesses
The 1926 publication that served as a Fairview High School Commencement booklet included some interesting history… small reviews of businesses, in particular. Two auto garages were include... Read More
More Old Businesses
The Historical Society is fortunate to have in its collection most of the old school publications, such as the one featured here. It is the Commencement publication from 1926 and includes severa... Read More
Old Businesses
Fairview Borough and Township had quite a few businesses that are long gone… That’s understandable, given that times change. A blacksmith, for instance, isn’t needed much... Read More
Fairview’s Businesses
FAHS has publicized the upcoming lecture by Dr. Judith Lynch quite a lot recently. She will be at the Sturgeon House on Tuesday evening, March 5, to discuss Manufacturing in Erie County. The eve... Read More
Remember Them?
These two men have spent a great deal of time at the Sturgeon House over the years. From 2010 to 2015 they met every other Saturday to build the archives on the second floor. They began ye... Read More
Library News
Members of the Fairview Area Historical Society are pleased to help spread the word about the Open House at the Lincoln Library, a branch of the Erie County Library system. The date is Saturday,... Read More