Category: Fairview Memories
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
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
Building for Sale: Dobler Mansion
The Dobler Mansion on Route 20 at the western end of the township is for sale. It is one of two buildings with an extensive history in the township that are currently on the market. The ot... 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 be available t... 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 so that Fairview men could begi... Read More