Nesquehoning Historical Society

Such a good look! 1927 GE refrigerator.

From the Gettysburg Times, 21 Jul 1954. Courtesy of Nancy Yasson:

From the Mauch Chunk Democrat, 31 Jan 1874. Please note that the "Nesquehoning Tunnel" mentioned in the article, was the original designation for the Lansford-Hauto Tunnel. The M. & L. B. A was the "MIners and Laborers Benevolent Association."

From the Mauch Chunk Democrat, 24 Jan 1874, under "Nesquehoning Items":

From the Mauch Chunk Democrat, 6 Dec 1873:

From the Mauch Chunk Democrat, 15 Nov 1873. For information, coal was never found on the Broad Mountain. The Nesquehoning Tunnel, referred to in the article, was later called the Lansford - Hauto Tunnel. It had just been completed in 1873.

Here is the latest update to the Nesquehoning Historical Society's Roof Restoration Project, as of December 28, 2020. We are slightly more than half way to our goal of $12,000. This includes Facebook donations, as well as donations received through the mail. Many thanks to everyone who contributed. We are greatly appreciative.

The following pictures were provided by John Koehler, who wrote: "Thought maybe you could use the photos on your page for christmas. My Grandfather William Snyder lived on Catawissa street. He served in the 26th infantry regiment of the Big Red One. These cards were among some of the many letters he sent home while overseas." Thanks John!!

Santa in the window from a vintage Christmas card. Merry Christmas from the Nesquehoning Historical Society!!

The Nesquehoning Historical Society wishes everyone a blessed and merry Christmas! In keeping with the Christmas motif, the following image of children opening presents in front of a Christmas tree comes from a victorian era stereopticon slide.

In days gone by, nothing could compare with a horse-drawn sleigh ride. Or is that Santa Claus before he traded in his horses for reindeer?