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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
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
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
Centennial Committee Minutes

Centennial Committee Minutes

Posted on June 8, 2018June 8, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
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
The Fairview Centennial Booklet - The Cemetery

The Fairview Centennial Booklet – The Cemetery

Posted on May 10, 2018May 12, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
The Centennial Booklet is just full of information.  Facts, almost entirely correct, are there for the reading!  This last post from the booklet (well, there might be some ads that...... Read More
Centennial Booklet Photos- Fairview Airport

Centennial Booklet Photos- Fairview Airport

Posted on April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 by Fairview Area Historical Society
Fairview’s airport was featured in several photos in the Centennial Booklet and this picture had special meaning.  In 1918 the U.S. began offering airmail.  In 1968 the post office was... Read More
Fairview's American Legion Auxiliary

Fairview’s American Legion Auxiliary

Posted on March 8, 2018March 8, 2018 by Sabina Freeman
Two years after Fairview’s Post 742 of the American Legion was chartered an Auxiliary was formed.  The next month (June 5, 1947), 75 members were initiated into the organization. Not...... Read More
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