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Tag: Fairview Borough Centennial

Civic Leaders

Civic Leaders

Posted on December 1, 2020October 22, 2021 by Fairview Area Historical Society
As the world worked to return to normal after a Second World War and the Korean Conflict, some things would not go back to where they were before.  Women, for...... Read More
Fairview's "Interesting" Group

Fairview’s “Interesting” Group

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Fairview Area Historical Society
Congratulations to the Fairview Community Council, which is celebrating 70 successful years of service to Fairview.  It is a unique group, one that was called “the most interesting I have...... Read More
Another Tribute

Another Tribute

Posted on May 4, 2019 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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
1968 Centennial - Final Report

1968 Centennial – Final Report

Posted on August 31, 2018August 31, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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 Centennial

Posted on August 26, 2018August 26, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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

Saturday’s Centennial Events

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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

Centennial Friday

Posted on August 24, 2018August 24, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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

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
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
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