Matthews Public Library - Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania Historic Images

About This Collection

Founded in 1761 by Frederick Stump, Fredericksburg (formerly Stumpstown) is situated in northern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Formerly a predominantly rural, farming community with a substantial German heritage, the town has become increasingly diverse and suburban due to its proximity to Fort Indiantown Gap and New York City. Historically the home of up to seven churches, numerous main street businesses, and Schuylkill Seminary/College (1886-1902), Bell & Evans, the poultry raising and processing giant headquartered in Fredericksburg, is now the town's main employer as it continues expansion of its operations. This collection contains vintage postcards and photographs depicting various local street scenes and local organizations, including local businesses and the local baseball team. Images chronicle Fredericksburg localities, businesses, and citizens ranging from the late-nineteenth century to mid-twentieth century
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Eagle Hotel, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Eagle Hotel, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Hotels--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Hotels, Business enterprises
Built in 1866 the Eagle Hotel, then called the Travelers Repose, was located at 123 E. Main Street in Fredericksburg. When Albert Zimmerman bought the establishment in 1912 it was renamed the Eagle Hotel.
Eagle Hotel, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania; circa 1913.
Eagle Hotel, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania; circa 1913.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Hotels--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Hotels, Business enterprises
Built in 1866 the Eagle Hotel, then called the Travelers Repose, was located at 123 E. Main Street in Fredericksburg. When Albert Zimmerman bought the establishment in 1912 it was renamed the Eagle Hotel.
Fireman’s Convention Parade, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Fireman’s Convention Parade, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Parade--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Parade floats
Spectators watch a horse-drawn float in a parade on Main Street.
Fireman’s Convention Parade, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Fireman’s Convention Parade, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Parade--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Fire fighters
Spectators stand on the southeast corner of the square on Main Street to watch flag twirlers during the Fireman’s Convention Parade in 1916.
Fireman’s Convention Parade, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Fireman’s Convention Parade, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Parade--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Band
Spectators watch a band march in the parade on Main Street.
Fireman’s Convention Parade, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Fireman’s Convention Parade, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Parade-Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Band
A band marches in a parade on Main Street.
Fireman’s Convention Parade, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Fireman’s Convention Parade, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Parade--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Fire fighters
Spectators watch a group of boys march in the parade on Main Street.
Fireman’s Convention Parade, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Fireman’s Convention Parade, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Parade--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Fire fighters
Spectators watch flag twirlers during a parade on Main Street.
Fireman’s Convention Parade, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Fireman’s Convention Parade, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Parade--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Parade floats
Spectators watch a horse-drawn carriage in a parade on Main Street.
Fisher & High Milk and Creamery.
Fisher & High Milk and Creamery.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Dairy processing--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Dairy workers
A group of men, likely Fisher & High staff, gathers around and atop a truck loaded with milk cans.
Fredericksburg Fire Company, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Fredericksburg Fire Company, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Fire trucks--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Automobile
A fire truck is parked on the street outside the firehouse.
Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, farm scene.
Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, farm scene.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Town life--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Country life--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Business enterprises, Horses
A local business man and his staff travel by horse drawn wagon to peddle their wares in the Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, country side.
Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, street scene.
Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, street scene.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Town life--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Country life--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County
A group of boys and girls stands outside a house in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, street scene.
Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, street scene.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Town life--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Automobiles, Automobile driving
An unidentified man drives a car on an unidentified dirt street in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Gebhart’s Store in Fredericksburg, PA.
Gebhart’s Store in Fredericksburg, PA.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Store buildings--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Men
A group of men poses for a picture outside Martin Gebhart’s General Store.
Gingrich’s Garage, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Gingrich’s Garage, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Automobile service stations--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Men
A group of men stand outside Gingrich’s Garage located on East Main Street and Doe Alley in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Interior of an unknown building in Fredericksburg, PA.
Interior of an unknown building in Fredericksburg, PA.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Building--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Men
A group of men gathers in a general store.
Interior of an unknown building in Fredericksburg, PA.
Interior of an unknown building in Fredericksburg, PA.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Building--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Personnel
A group of men and women poses for a picture inside a general store.
Ira Rudy Bakery delivery service vehicles, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Ira Rudy Bakery delivery service vehicles, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Bakery employees--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Store delivery services
The ten delivery men for Ira Rudy’s Bakery stand beside their delivery service vehicles.
Ira Rudy Bakery employees, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Ira Rudy Bakery employees, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Bakery employees--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Personnel
The staff for Ira Rudy’s Bakery pose for a portrait.