Category: Centennial Booklet
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...... 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. ...... 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...... 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. ...... Read More
The Centennial Buttons
The buttons, mentioned in a recent post about the Centennial activities, are on display at the Sturgeon House as part of the summer exhibit about the celebration. The exhibit will...... Read More
More Centennial News: Beard Contest
One of the many fun events of the Centennial Celebration was the beard contest to be held on Friday, August 23, 1968. This contest was announced early in the year...... Read More
Centennial News – City Council PLanning
By mid July the Centennial committee was finalizing several events. Meetings continued every week with reports and updates from various groups. On July 8 the Garden Club reported on the...... Read More
Summer Schedule – 2018
What’s happening at the Sturgeon House this summer? So glad you asked! For the rest of June we are processing new acquisitions… World War I uniforms, a flapper’s dress, officia... Read More
Centennial Committee Minutes
The Centennial Committee met almost weekly beginning on March 26, 1968 until just after the event. Each week different items were discussed and issues were resolved. On June 8 fiftee... Read More