September 5, 2011

View some photos of the opening day at the Frackville Museum. Senator Dave Argall presented a certificate of recognition to Lorraine Stanton for the Frackville Museum, and residents responded enthusiastically by attending the opening and donating items pertaining to Frackville.
 

Frackville's newly established museum and Heritage Hall offers residents and history lovers an opportunity to explore the town's past. The museum is located in Room 122 of the former Washington High School building, now the Borough Complex. The museum is opened once a month, usually on the second Sunday, from 1-4 p.m. However, out-of-town visitors can make an appointment by contacting either Lorraine Stanton (570-874-2814) or Kathy Kraft (570-874-3531).

The museum houses a private collection of 100 years of files. Additionally, you'll find artifacts, memorabilia, and photographs in both the museum and Heritage Hall displays. Among the exhibits is a collection of items from Frackville's 1976 Centennial.

Donations to the museum are welcome. If anyone is interested in donating items such as small collectibles, school memorabilia, Frackville souvenirs, or business items from years gone by, contact either Lorraine Stanton or Diane Sturm. All donations will be acknowledged.

2010 monetary donors are: O'Boyle family, Madeline Kerrigan, John Chuma, Tia & Mark Cox, Paul Klevis, Allan Yudacufski, FHS Alumni, Wachovia Bank, and Jonathan & Allison Stanton. 2011 monetary donors are Paul Klevis and Kreitzer Sanitation.

Photos below courtesy of Marc Stanton Janov, San Diego, California.
These pages courtesy of Deborah Stanton Janov.

DISPLAYS leading to HERITAGE HALL from Council Chambers

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125th Frackville Anniversary afghan Marguerite Heisler' 1930's outfits Fabulous 40's LPs

125th Frackville Anniversary afghan

Donated by Heine and Bowe families

Marguerite Heisler's 1930's outfits

Donated by Heisler family

Marguerite, a 1938 FHS graduate, lived at 210 N. 2nd St.

The Fabulous 40's 33 1/3 vinyl LPs

These and other records donated by Lorraine Stanton

HERITAGE HALL

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Heritage Hall
HERITAGE HALL-- Reflections of Frackville and its Residents
Frackville Centennial dresses Frackville Centennial dresses Curio cabinet and Centennial dresses
1976 Frackville Centennial dresses in front of old graduation class photos 1976 Frackville Centennial dresses in front of old graduation class photos and reunion photos Curio donated by Tia and Mark Cox, West Chester, in memory of her grandmother, Dorothy Wabo, whose 1938 wedding photo is on the curio's top shelf.
(photo on right) White 1976 Centennial dress on left mannequin was worn by Dorothy Wabo and the 1976 red Polish Belle Centennial outfit on the right manneqin was worn by Tia's great grandmother, Anna Gibowicz, whose photo is also in the curio.
Wall Display Case and Centennial dresses
Wall Display Case donated by Cindy and Bill Turner. Floor Display Case donated by Paul Klevis, Contracting.
The wall case holds FHS graduation and reunion pictures from as far back as 1908. The floor case holds assorted pictures of Frackville residents, families, and coal miners.
Wall Display Case and Centennial dresses
Wall Display Case donated by Cindy and Bill Turner. Floor Display Case donated by Kreitzer Sanitation.
The wall case holds assorted pictures and memorabilia from the 1976 Frackville Centennial. The floor case holds assorted Centennial items; e.g., Centennial book, plate, ladies bonnets and garters, men's ties, etc.
Centennial outfits Frackville Elementary School desk
1976 Frackville Centennial outfits Desk from Frackville Elementary School
Curio Cabinet Wall Bulletin Board Centennial outfits
Curio donated by Allan Yudacufski, Florida, in memory of Morris and Sarah Yudacufski. Wall Bulletin Board and Floor Display Case (donated by Mr. & Mrs. Carl Pyzowski) contain photos of Frackville residents. 1976 Frackville Centennial outfits
(photo on left) The curio cabinet contains photos of five generations of the Frack family.
Wall Bulletin Board
Wall Bulletin Board contains pictures of Frackville residents.
Wall Bulletin Board
Wall Bulletin Board contains newsclippings of the 1976 Frackville Centennial.
Curio Cabinet Centennial dresses Curio Cabinet and Centennial dress
Curio donated by Paul Klevis, Contracting, whose picture is included among those of former businesses. This garden setting displays 1976 Frackville Centennial outfits Curio donated by Madeline Kerrigan in memory of Kotch and Kerrigan families.
(photo on left) In addition to the Paul Klevis picture, other business photographs include Leisl's, Sophie's, Al's, Kitty & Dottie Flower Shop, Valley House, Polish Johns, Coal Museum, Kirelawich Tavern, Ernies Studio, Anthony's, Swades, Scharadin's Pharmacy, Tony's, and the Mahanoy Plane.
Centennial dresses
1976 Centennial dresses worn by Esther Smith and her granddaughter, Renee Flail.

THE FRACKVILLE MUSEUM Room 122

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Framed pictures
1945 Justice of the Peace Connelly certificate, framed WWI cards, frames of old postcards, pictures of the Goodwill Hose Co., 1992 photo of the Frackville Seniors, and picture of Sara A. McCool, Pottsville teacher who wrote the first history of Frackville and of Schuylkill County.
Photos of Residents Museum display Cossack Belle costume
Assorted photos of residents and Royal Manual Typewriter on table. Museum display Cossack Belle costume
Museum displays
Shelf holds pictures of residents; bulletin board has a photo of the Washington School, the Frackville Manufacturing Co. 1919 and 1929, the Frackville Buffaloes football team, the Sanner Building, and the Goodwill Hose Co. 1913.
Lorraine Stanton files
For those interested in doing research, the Lorraine Stanton Files consist of file cabinets filled with documents, pictures, news clippings, and more from 1874 to the present day on Frackville and its residents. On top of file cabinet (l-r) is a floral cloisonne vase, 22 carat gold, and a yellow vase from the Wagner home (298 S. Balliet St.).
Museum displays
The bulletin board holds Frackville schools pictures and memorabilia. The oil on glass picture (on the right) is also from the Wagner home.
Cupboards and Centennial dresses
One of the cupboards contains books on Frackville, as well as 38 years of FHS yearbooks.
Centennial dress Centennial dress Centennial dress
1976 Frackville Centennial dresses Polish costume 1976 Frackville Centennial dresses
Museum displays Pictures of residents St. Joseph's School desk
Detention bench and school bell from St. Joseph's School. Framed sketches, Kirelawich men, Grummies Dam, and Lehigh Ave. Pictures of Frackville residents 1930's metal desk and chair from St. Joseph's School

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