Peters Township Public Library - Historic Images and Documents Collection

Booklet containing an historical account of the Center Presbyterian Church.

History of the Joseph Wright Family. It includes a brief history of the Wright and Hopkins families followed by genealogical information. The Scotch-Irish ancestors of Joseph Wright [1794-1851] first settled in eastern Pennsylvania and later became large landholders in the Peters Creek Valley in the 1760s. In 1814, Joseph Wright married Catherine Hopkins. They were the parents of eleven children. Wright family members were prominent in the early history of Western Pennsylvania. This publication was compiled by some of the descendants of Joseph Wright and covers the time period from 1764-1913.

Photograph of the rear of the Hollywood Barbecue restaurant at its original location: the southwest corner of Donaldson’s Crossroads, i.e., the intersection of U.S. Route 19 (Washington Road) and McMurray Road. The restaurant later relocated to the intersection’s northeast corner. Caption on back says, “house above red car Tom Howard residence.” Tom Howard owned the restaurant. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.

Photograph of the Hollywood Barbecue restaurant at its original location: the southwest corner of Donaldson’s Crossroads, i.e., the intersection of U.S. Route 19 (Washington Road) and McMurray Road. The restaurant later relocated to the intersection’s northeast corner. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.

Photograph of the exterior of Hollywood Restaurant during the summer. The restaurant was located near the northeast corner of Donaldson’s Crossroads, i.e., the intersection of McMurray Road and U.S. Route 19 (Washington Road). Its predecessor, Hollywood Barbecue, was located at the intersection’s southwest corner. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.

Photograph of a jukebox mounted above a table at Hollywood Restaurant. Beneath are condiments, including Pittsburgh’s famous Heinz ketchup. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.

Photograph of the neon sign on Hollywood Restaurant’s exterior. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.

Photograph of friends at Hollywood Restaurant. Seated left to right are Jack Haney, Hal Wetzel and Ray Devore. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.

Photograph of individuals in a horse-drawn carriage at Peters Township Free Farm Show and Horse Fair. The event, held annually, occurred August 16-17 in 1956. The event’s goal was to advance and encourage the development of gardening, farming and home economics. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.

Photograph of Albert and Earl Froebe, Howard and Herbert Heinz, and George Theobald on a horse-drawn carriage. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.