Author: Fairview Area Historical Society
One Heroic Life
A young Erie attorney, born in Waterford, became a hero at the Battle of Gettysburg. That battle was fought 156 years ago early this July. Vincent’s name and his deeds...... Read More
The Civil War Revisited
Generally, we can expect big crowds to visit when we have an exhibit on the Civil War. Terrible as it was, there is a mystic about it that draws us...... Read More
Memorial Day in Fairview
Memorial Day history began around the country after the Civil War. Not official yet, it began with family and friends placing flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers, both North...... Read More
Fairview’s Summer Theater
A few days ago someone approached a member of the Society and asked if we would like to have a sign. It was spring cleaning time and a barn along...... Read More
Another Tribute
On Friday the Fairview Cemetery was the scene of another military funeral. Not only was Harold E. Downey a veteran, but he was also a hometown boy. Well, not quite. ...... Read More
Memory Books
A recent gift to the Historical Society was an autograph book that belonged to a young Fairview girl who graduated in 1929. How sweet some of the sentiments were –...... Read More
Fairview Businesses… the last listing.
The last remaining business listed in the 1926 Commencement booklet was Hauck & Son’s Store. It served Fairview residents in one form or another for many years, so it is...... Read More
The Grocery Business
At one time three grocery stores operated in the old Fairview Borough: Weislogel’s, Hauck’s on the northwest corner of the Routes 20 and 98 intersection, and the Red and White...... Read More