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Tag: Businesses

The Cafeteria Business

The Cafeteria Business

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Fairview Area Historical Society
This business, listed in the Commencement booklet, was conducted by the seniors. Back in 1926 one of the rites of passage for seniors was a class trip to Washington, D.C. ...... Read More
Another Old Business

Another Old Business

Posted on March 13, 2019March 13, 2019 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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
More Old Businesses

More Old Businesses

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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...... Read More
Old Businesses

Old Businesses

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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

Fairview’s Businesses

Posted on March 1, 2019 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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...... Read More
Old Fairview Sights

Old Fairview Sights

Posted on January 19, 2019January 19, 2019 by Fairview Area Historical Society
Recently while highlighting Christmas decorations around the township we showed Fairview Park, in the northwest corner of the intersection of Route 20 (Main Street) and Route 98 (Avonia Road).  T... 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
Three Businesses in the Centennial Booklet

Three Businesses in the Centennial Booklet

Posted on April 1, 2018April 3, 2018 by Sabina Freeman
The Borough Centennial Booklet was filled with ads from local and area businesses, some of which are long gone.  Three businesses had two-page spreads, one page for the ad and...... Read More
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