McKees Rocks Historical Society

Celebs in the Rocks!

A request from Nicole Sonni... I would love to see some photos of my grandfather Sam Sonny Abatta whim I’ve never met. He used to work at Mancinis bakery. Would anyone happen to have old photos of the workers at mancinis?

Mckees Rocks Eagles of 1919...

From 1976...great food at the Forest Inn...

Two vintage pictures of the VFW on Chartiers Avenue.

Throw back Thursday...

Program notice from Bridgeville Historical Society.

Future Merger Discussion "...In addition to Wilkinsburg, other neighboring municipalities include Penn Hills, Edgewood, Swissvale, Homestead, West Homestead, Baldwin, Brentwood, Dormont, Crafton, Green Tree, McKees Rocks and Etna..." https://triblive.com//pittsburgh-city-council-considers-/

Wouldn't this be great to honor the Native Americans who built our Indian Mound...

... Before there were scoundrels like Joel Osteen, we got our hack evangelists from among the Brits. Rodney "Gipsy" Smith MBE, at right in 1909, was born into a... clan of Roma basket sellers in suburban London and *improved* himself to be point of being knighted. Long before air travel, he crossed the Atlantic by boat some 45 times to sing and preach to those who felt they needed it. Ultimately a Methodist, Smith sought out Roma encampments wherever he went, like in Pittsburgh's McKees Rocks See more

Get those precious stories now...

I'm sure some of our folks will remember....

Mother's Day Parade Island Avenue 1950s #McKeesRocks

Happy Mother's Day

Some history and pictures from St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church.

Just sitting on the corner in the Bottoms...

Please enjoy listening to Flora Carpeloti's memories of "Herrington Hill" in Stowe. If you can't hear anything, hit the unmute button at the bottom of the screen.

Who remembers CAPS?

Here's some fun on an icy Sunday afternoon...class predictions for the Class of 1943...recognize any names?

Pizza kitchen is back....lots of memories...

Island Avenue 1929

Who remembers the fire at Holy Ghost Church?

Cold Full Moon 2020

Here is the third installment of Post Gazette's story of the Westwood murder. https://www.post-gazette.com//Murder-/stories/202012290002

The Coaster That Changed Them All Turns 100

Here is the second installment of the Post Gazette's story on the Westwood murder. https://www.post-gazette.com//Murder-/stories/202012280002

Back in time...holiday greeting cards

Back in the 1800s, a popular style fad for women ended up taking over 3,000 lives in the space of only a year...

Tom White has been a great friend of the Historical Society. His books are well researched and very interesting. This book would make a great Christmas gift.

Sign up for a 5 Generations (Jenny Lee bakery) account and save 15% off first online order.......

Just had to post....

Those who live in freedom will always be grateful to those who helped preserve it. As we celebrate Veterans Day 2020, remember to thank those men and women who served our country.

Our own Scott Baker on QVC...

All Ready for Veterans Day Our neighborhood kids made a difference today! Duty to your Community & Country

At exactly 11:11 a.m. every Veteran’s Day (Nov. 11), the sun aligns perfectly with the Anthem Veteran’s Memorial in Arizona to shine through the ellipses of the five marble pillars representing each branch of the Armed Forces, illuminating The Great Seal of the United States Via Mary Milhone