He and his wife Sandra managed and developed Preservation Hall, a jazz venue in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. He founded the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, playing sousaphone and performing in music halls and cultural events worldwide. . . . — — Map (db m259044) HM
This building once occupied the site on the corner of Union and South Centre Streets in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. This building was once one of Pottsville's first public buildings and housed some of Pottsville's first businesses such as a . . . — — Map (db m186383) HM
The adjacent plaques are architectural cornice elements salvaged from the former building located at 314 South Centre Street, Pottsville, PA. This building site was originally a small cigar store in 1891 destroyed by fire in the late 1800's. . . . — — Map (db m186381) HM
Anthracite pioneer. He developed slope method for mining below water table, 1835. His Pottsville Furnace was the first successful smelter of anthracite iron, 1839-40. His home, built 1830-35, was first of the mansions to line Mahantongo St. — — Map (db m68485) HM
This monument is to honor the Anthracite Miners of Schuylkill County - past, present, and future, and to commemorate in a very special way the many men and boys who lost their lives in the mines.
The Miners' Statue was placed here by the . . . — — Map (db m186631) HM
Here are listed the names of the Schuylkill County military personnel from all wars who are known to have been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military award.
Indian Wars
1817 - 1898
Cpl. Jacob . . . — — Map (db m259051) WM
This anthracite coal transportation facility helped fuel America's Industrial Revolution in the 19th century. It was vital to the shipment of up to one-half million tons of coal annually along the Schuylkill Canal to Philadelphia and throughout the . . . — — Map (db m68669) HM
Birthplace: Pottsville, Pennsylvania
November 16, 1939
Graduate: Pottsville High School
Class of 1957
United States Military Academy
West Point
Class of 1961
Vietnam Veteran
1966 - 1967 and 1971 - 1972
Special Assistant to the . . . — — Map (db m190845) HM
Here in this Schuylkill County prison yard on June 21, 1877, the largest mass execution in Pennsylvania took place with the hanging of six alleged "Molly Maguire" leaders. That same day, four other alleged "Mollies" were hanged at Mauch Chunk in . . . — — Map (db m259048) HM
This monument is erected by the citizens of Schuylkill County
and bequeathed to their children.
A Record of Gratitude,
for his illustrious services which brought
peace, prosperity and glory to his country.
A Tribute of Admiration, . . . — — Map (db m260828) HM
The original portion of this building was built in 1855 and served as the carriage house
and stables for the adjacent Atkins Mansion. Charles Atkins, a steel baron during
the dawn of America's Industrial Revolution, was considered to be . . . — — Map (db m260834) HM
Jack Schneider was our city engineer from 1976 until his passing in 2008. The results of his tireless efforts can be seen throughout the city of Pottsville, but his dedication to the community didn't end at City Hall.
His attention to detail . . . — — Map (db m186508) HM
You are standing on the site where once stood the home of Walter Scott Sheafer, the famed civil and mining engineer, real estate and insurance businessman. He was one of the developers of the Mahanoy and Shenandoah coal fields. Mr. Sheafer was . . . — — Map (db m186503) HM
On June 21, 1877, six "Molly Maguires," an alleged secret society of Irish mine-workers, were hanged here. Pinkerton detective James McParlans testimony led to convictions for violent crimes against the coal industry, yet the facts of the labor, . . . — — Map (db m68518) HM
Daniel Lindenmuth, from an important Schuylkill County family of German heritage, built this extraordinary house in 1828-29. A paper trail of evidence indicates that this structure is the oldest Gothic Revival house in America. The fine . . . — — Map (db m186385) HM
The legendary team played as a member of the National Football League here, 1925-28. In 1925 the Maroons compiled a record widely viewed as the league's best. They climaxed their season by defeating Notre Dame in a well publicized pro vs. college . . . — — Map (db m68544) HM
Formed March 1, 1811 out of Northampton and Berks counties. Parts of Columbia and Luzerne counties added 1818. The name honors the Schuylkill River. County seat, Pottsville, was made a borough in 1828; city in 1911. A center of the anthracite coal . . . — — Map (db m68490) HM
This memorial in honor of all men & women who served in
World War I 1917 - 1918
World War II 1941 - 1945
Korea 1950 - 1953
Vietnam 1959 - 1975
and all other endeavors
[Plaque on the back of the memorial]
In . . . — — Map (db m259054) WM
Americas Oldest Brewery founded by David G. Yuengling.
Operated continuously on this site by the Yuengling Family since 1831.
Entered on the Pennsylvania Inventory of Historic Places.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Historical . . . — — Map (db m67557) HM
