Storyburgh: Stories of Struggle and Survival

Stories of Struggle and Survival Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. ~Margaret Mead     On January 29, 2020, Storyburgh hosted a moth-style storytelling event at the East End Cooperative Ministry with the theme, “Stories of Struggle and …

In Memoriam: For Kim

For Kim   Kimberly N. Bentley, 20, of Springdale, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010. This recently remastered audio memorial was inspired by Kim’s short but precious life. It features the voices of Kim Bentley, Kevin Farkas (narrator), and the music of Luka Bloom.   If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a …

LBHS Tour Stop: Ing-Rich Company

COMING SOON! Welcome to the Little Beaver Historical Society Ing-Rich Company [Listen Time: 00:00 minutes]   [Read Time: 0:00 minutes] [TEXT]            

LBHS Tour Stop: Curtiss Wright Propeller

COMING SOON! Welcome to the Little Beaver Historical Society Curtiss Wright Propeller [Listen Time: 00:00 minutes]   [Read Time: 0:00 minutes] [TEXT]            

LBHS Tour Stop: Downie Water Pump

COMING SOON! Welcome to the Little Beaver Historical Society Downie Water Pump [Listen Time: 00:00 minutes]   [Read Time: 0:00 minutes] [TEXT]            

LBHS Tour Stop: Keystone Excavator

COMING SOON! Welcome to the Little Beaver Historical Society Keystone Excavator [Listen Time: 00:00 minutes] [Read Time: 3:00 minutes] Welcome to the Little Beaver Historical Society. This machine could be considered America’s first backhoe, and it is an important link to our nation’s industrial past. The Model 3 Keystone Traction Excavator with skimmer scoop was …

LBHS Tour Stop: The IBM 604

Welcome to the Little Beaver Historical Society The IBM 604 [Listen Time: 2:16 minutes]   [Read Time: 3:00 minutes] What you see before you is the “IBM 604,” a very rare example of an industrial computer built decades before the desktop office computer.  This exhibit is one of only three units known to exist in …