Peters Township Public Library - Historic Images and Documents Collection

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A selection of historic photographs, documents, and ephemera from the archival collections at Peters Township Public Library. These primary source materials document changes within Peters Township from the late 1800s through the 20th century.
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Peters Township High School, circa 1945.
Peters Township High School, circa 1945.
Peters Township High School, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of Peters Township High School. Erected in 1929, the building was used as the high school until 1968. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.
Sprowls Service Station, close-up view, circa 1945.
Sprowls Service Station, close-up view, circa 1945.
Sprowls Service Station, Service stations, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of Sprowls Service Station, circa 1945. Standing near the pumps is Mose Sprowls. The station was located at the northeast corner of the intersection of U.S. Route 19 (Washington Road) and McMurray Road. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.
Sprowls Service Station, panoramic view, circa 1945.
Sprowls Service Station, panoramic view, circa 1945.
Sprowls Service Station, Service stations, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of Sprowls Service Station, circa 1945. The station was located at the northeast corner of the intersection of U.S. Route 19 (Washington Road) and McMurray Road, i.e., Donaldson’s Crossroads. Note in the foreground the yellow stop sign with black lettering. A traffic light was still several years away. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.