The bridge was designed by Albert Lucius and built by McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh between March 1908 and May 1910 for the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad. The bridge is notable in that the railroad proceeded with the cantilever design despite the collapse of the Quebec cantilever bridge during construction in 1907. The Beaver bridge …
DESCRIPTION: “Veteran Voices: The Oral History Podcast – Video Short. It was a chance encounter between two strangers who learned that they shared a remarkable story. Vietnam War veterans George Haught of Monaca and John Clark of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania served in the same Marine unit in 1967, but neither knew each other. John left the …
DESCRIPTION: Monaca sets beautiful, sustainable example. “Co-producer of weekly environmental news series. Additional roles: shooter, talent, and editor.” SEE ALSO: RETURN TO THE LISTENING LIBRARY: BEAVER COUNTY The Listening Library of Beaver County (LLBC) is curated by The Social Voice Project. It is a publicly and privately sourced audio/visual archive of voices and stories related …
The Emmy Award winning “Of Duckpins and Destinies” takes viewers to Monaca, Pennsylvania, “the town that bent the Ohio river,” where the thunderous crack of duckpins has echoed for more than fifty years. It’s a fun and quirky look into the sport of duckpin bowling, and the traditions kept alive by a tight-knit community. Directors …
Did you know that Monaca is doing some of the most progressive things in the region related to sustainable municipal practices? To help tell this story, RiverWise (with the help of Human City Creative) is launching a series called “Monaca Sustainability.” The series will include half a dozen or so videos that tell this ongoing …
This cemetery once belonged to St. Peter’s Church in Monaca, PA. The earliest burial entered here is 1835. The infancy members of the church were the original followers of the Harmony Society of Economy. After these German immigrants separated from The Harmonists, they relocated to Phillipsburg(now Monaca). This cemetery also serves as the final resting …
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This episode is based on the original VBC recording, “VBC Allison Park 2016-08-17.” Audiography: Kevin Farkas. ©VBC Minute. VBC Minute is a production of the Veterans Breakfast Club. All rights reserved. his community oral history recording from Beaver County history has been inducted into the Listening Library of Beaver County. RETURN TO THE LISTENING LIBRARY: …
Ever heard of Beaver County, Pennsylvania? Well, you will. After 4 years of blood, sweat, and tears research, THE CITIZENS have come up with a recipe of rhythm that will engulf the minds of the world. RETURN TO THE LISTENING LIBRARY: BEAVER COUNTY