

Lathrop Feed Store Bridgeport
Lathrop’s Feed store, 421 E Olive Street Bridgeport, was one of Bridgeport’s oldest businesses. In the early oil field days, the business...
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Nov 5, 20241 min read
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Shoe Repair
Harvey's Cobbler Shop Jefferson St Lawrenceville Frank Harvey shown in both photos
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Oct 23, 20241 min read
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Ice House
Ice House in Lawrenceville. Note that the street is brick.
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Aug 30, 20241 min read
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Gibson, Bishop and O'Grady
The Town and Country Realty Company opened in its newly redecorated office at 1205 State St in the location formerly occupied by the Bill...
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Aug 22, 20241 min read
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The Dimestore
Have you found the Sign about the Dime Stores in Lawrenceville on the History Walk at Lawrenceville Park? Employees of the  Woolworth...
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Aug 1, 20241 min read
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A Review of Life in the County during July August, September, 1878.
A deep dive continues into life in Lawrence County during July, August and September, 1878. The year of 1878 was to be remembered for its...
Lawrence Lore
Jul 1, 20248 min read
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A Review of Lawrence County Life in April, May and June 1878.
James C Allen was the Judge; Thomas H Huffman was the State’s Attorney. B L Cunningham was the Circuit Clerk; Issac Potts was the County...
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Jun 28, 20245 min read
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Dr Hugh Mayr's Wall Sign
Dr. Hugh Mayr, local dentist, located at 612 1/2 12th St Lawrenceville, displayed this list on his wall for several years. YOU KNOW YOU...
Lawrence Lore
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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Memories from the Matinees
The Anatole/Capitol MovieTheater in Bridgeport A November 3, 1981 Valley Advance newspaper shared the memories of local residents about...
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Jun 10, 20245 min read
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Walmarts of their Day
The general stores in small communities sold a little bit of everything. To encourage shoppers, some gave away chinaware, or sold it at a...
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May 13, 20241 min read
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