Norman Gasbarro | March 25, 2011
In the post yesterday, the historical marker, “Harrisburg – Crossroads of the Union,” which is in front of the historic Harrisburg Transportation Center, was discussed. Today, the other marker, “Old Pennsylvania Railroad Station,” will be presented. Since this marker traces the history of the railroad stations at this site, some background will be given on […]
Norman Gasbarro | March 24, 2011
Just outside the current Harrisburg Transportation Center, there are two historical markers recognizing the history of rail transportation in Harrisburg and the historical nature of the site. In today’s post, one of the markers will be examined. In tomorrow’s post, the other marker will be discussed along with some additional thoughts about the role of […]
Norman Gasbarro | March 23, 2011
In two previous posts, the Election of 1860 was discussed in relation to determining how the Lykens Valley area voted. The importance of that election was made clear: The election of 1860 was held throughout the United States on 6 November 1860. The result was that Abraham Lincoln won a majority of the electoral votes […]
Norman Gasbarro | March 22, 2011
For the 200th Anniversary of Klingerstown, Pennsylvania, a Bicentennial Book Committee was formed and the result was a professionally produced commemoration of its history, Klingerstown Bicentennial Album, 1807-2007. A large section of that book pertained to the Civil War and the soldiers who served from Klingerstown area. Several interesting stories were told by Norman R. […]
Norman Gasbarro | March 21, 2011
For the 200th Anniversary of Klingerstown, Pennsylvania, a Bicentennial Book Committee was formed and the result was a professionally produced commemoration of its history, Klingerstown Bicentennial Album, 1807-2007. A large section of that book pertained to the Civil War and the soldiers who served from Klingerstown area. Several interesting stories were told by Norman R. […]
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