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A Queen Is Chosen - 1968 Centennial

A Queen Is Chosen – 1968 Centennial

Posted on August 21, 2018August 21, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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
Paratroopers to Land at Sturgeon House

Paratroopers to Land at Sturgeon House

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
On Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19, the Sturgeon House at 4302 Avonia Rd (Rte 98) will be visited by Able Company of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment.  They...... Read More
Building for Sale: Dobler Mansion

Building for Sale: Dobler Mansion

Posted on August 7, 2018August 7, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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...... Read More
The Centennial Buttons

The Centennial Buttons

Posted on August 3, 2018August 7, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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

More Centennial News: Beard Contest

Posted on July 28, 2018August 7, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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
Amelia Earhart Day

Amelia Earhart Day

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
Today, July 23, has been designated as Amelia Earhart Day.  One of the great aviatrixes, partly for her “firsts,” and partly because her disappearance over the Pacific Ocean remains a... Read More
Building for Sale: White Swan Civic Center

Building for Sale: White Swan Civic Center

Posted on July 18, 2018August 7, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
Just now there are two buildings with some serious history that are for sale in the township.  The one that has been on the market the longest is the old...... Read More
Centennial News - City Council PLanning

Centennial News – City Council PLanning

Posted on July 10, 2018August 7, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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
July 4th, 2018

July 4th, 2018

Posted on July 3, 2018August 7, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
Happy Fourth of July!   AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL   Words by Katharine Lee Bates Music by Samuel A. Ward Words & Music first performed together in 1910 O, beautiful for...... Read More
Centennial Court

Centennial Court

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Sabina Freeman
On  June 24, 1968 the Centennial Committee met and among other things named a committee to select a court from among the candidates for queen.  No number was given for...... Read More
New Acquisitions

New Acquisitions

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
The historical society has had many new acquisitions recently with wide-ranging appeal.   Last month the Society received a German gas mask and canister from World War II.  Given that o... Read More
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