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Exploring the Battle of Gettysburg First Shot Marker

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - April 1, 2024 0

The collage features five photos capturing different aspects of the historic site where the first shot of the Battle of Gettysburg was fired. The central image is of the Wisler House, a red brick two-story building with white trim, sitting atop a stone foundation with a porch facing the Chambersburg Pike. In the top right, an image shows a vintage photograph of a stone monument, with a caption detailing its dedication by veterans of the 8th Illinois Cavalry in 1886. Below, a sign points to the "First Shot Wisler House," and next to it is an interpretive panel with an illustration of Union soldiers firing the first shot, accompanied by descriptive text. The bottom right photo focuses on the engraved limestone marker standing on a grassy patch, bearing the names of Captain Jones and Sergeant Shafer of the 8th Illinois Cavalry, honoring the location of that first crucial shot.

If you're looking for information about the Battle of Gettysburg First Shot Marker, you're in the right place! Of the estimated 7 million bullets fired...

Exploring the Sunken Highway at Bald Eagle State Park

PA Abandoned Places Rusty Glessner - March 28, 2024 0

This collage presents various views of the Sunken Highway at Bald Eagle State Park near Howard, PA. Top left, a figure stands distant on the narrow path beside calm waters. Top right, the highway stretches towards a dam, bordered by a rocky shore and a fisherman in the foreground. Center, the path bisects the lake's expanse under a clear sky. Bottom left, the cracked concrete is framed by the shore. Bottom right, an angler focuses on the tranquil waters, his gear resting on the road. An inset map details the highway’s original route. Together, these images capture the serene beauty and the historical significance of the submerged roadway.

Did you know there's an abandoned stretch of US Route 220 running beneath Sayers Lake at Bald Eagle State Park?! You heard that right -...

The Rise and Fall of Centralia | PA’s Toxic Ghost Town

PA Abandoned Places Rusty Glessner - March 26, 2024 0

A collage of photos taken in Centralia, known as Pennsylvania's toxic ghost town because of an underground coal mine fire that has been burning under the town since 1962.

The story of Centralia in Columbia County epitomizes a tragic yet fascinating chapter in the pages of Pennsylvania history. Through a series of calamitous events,...

Exploring the Henry Clay Frick Estate in Pittsburgh

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - March 23, 2024 0

A photo collage from the Henry Clay Frick estate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, featuring five distinct scenes: 1) The Victorian-style Clayton mansion with a vibrant yellow forsythia in the foreground against a backdrop of leafless trees and a cloudy sky. 2) The estate's historic landmark plaque for Clayton, detailing its construction and renovation dates. 3) The glass-paneled greenhouse surrounded by budding garden beds. 4) An exhibit inside the Car and Carriage Museum, showcasing a bright red vintage car with polished headlights. 5) A colorful outdoor sculpture of a woman dressed in blue, with multiple blue hands raised above her head holding candles and a portrait of a smiling woman’s face at the top, set against the backdrop of the estate's classical architecture.

The Henry Clay Frick estate offers a glimpse into the lavish Gilded Age lifestyle of one of Pittsburgh's wealthiest families in the late 19th...

Exploring the Three Sisters Rock Formation in Huntingdon County

PA Natural Attractions Rusty Glessner - March 18, 2024 0

A photo collage of five images featuring the Three Sisters Rock Formation along the Standing Stone Trail in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. In the first image, a person in a red jacket is navigating between tall, mossy rock formations. The second image provides a panoramic view of a leafless forest from atop the rock formation. The third image shows a singular, towering rock with distinctive pockmarks, standing alone among the trees. The fourth photo looks down a powerline clearing that carves a linear path through the forest. The fifth captures a trail marker post on the Standing Stone Trail, surrounded by a forest of bare trees.

If you're looking for information about visiting the Three Sisters Rock Formation in Huntingdon County, you're in the right place! The Three Sisters are 3...

Standing Tall | The Capitol Column War Memorials in Central PA

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - March 12, 2024 0

A collage of photos showing both the original PA State Capitol before it burned down, as well as the two war memorials that were created from salvaged columns from the front portico of the capitol building after it burned down in 1897.

In the heart of central Pennsylvania, two former PA Capitol columns stand as silent witnesses to both the state's architectural heritage and its citizens'...

The Montour Preserve Fossil Pit | A Fossil Hunter’s Paradise

PA Natural Attractions Rusty Glessner - March 10, 2024 0

A collage of five photos from the Montour Preserve fossil pit near Danville, Pennsylvania. The top left image shows an aerial view of the barren fossil pit. The top right photo is of the information kiosk with educational displays about the site. The middle right photo features a close-up of a hand holding a fossil. The bottom left picture shows the 'Into the Past' exhibit within the visitor center, and the bottom center image displays the Montour Preserve Fossil Pit sign on a post. The images collectively represent the educational and recreational experience at the fossil pit.

If you're looking for information about visiting the Montour Preserve Fossil Pit, you're in the right place! Located 12 miles north of Danville in Montour...

Exploring Bill’s Old Bike Barn in Bloomsburg

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - March 8, 2024 0

A collage of four photos presents a visual tour of Bill's Old Bike Barn in Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. The first photo features the museum's rustic exterior sign surrounded by a collection of vintage memorabilia, including a boat and an old-fashioned bathtub. The second image showcases the interior with an array of colorful motorcycles, a large Captain America shield, and vibrant neon signs. The third photo offers a glimpse of a carnival-themed display with a merry-go-round, neon lights, and an array of classic bikes. The final image captures a charming indoor street scene with replica buildings, including a post office and a quaint cobblestone path lined with vintage motorcycles, giving visitors a sense of walking through a nostalgic small town.

If you're looking for information about visiting Bill's Old Bike Barn in Bloomsburg, you're in the right place! Describing Bill's Old Bike Barn merely as...

Exploring Gillespie Point Scenic Overlook in Tioga County

PA Scenic Overlooks Rusty Glessner - March 6, 2024 0

This is a collage of five photos from Gillespie Point scenic overlook along the Mid State Trail in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. The central image features a hiker in a red jacket and brown boots, using a walking stick, standing on rocky terrain and looking out over a valley with leafless trees and a winding river. The top-right image showcases a verdant moss-covered trail leading through bare trees. The bottom-left image depicts a serene river curving through a forested valley. The bottom-middle photo offers a wide view of a valley with coniferous and deciduous trees and distant hills under a partly cloudy sky. Finally, the bottom-right image is of a wooden signpost with "GILLESPIE POINT" painted in white on a black background, with an arrow indicating the direction to the overlook, set among fallen leaves and bare trees.

If you're looking for information about Gillespie Point scenic overlook in Tioga County, you're in the right place! Nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania's "Grand...