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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Chef’s Restaurant and fire truck, 1955.
Chef’s Restaurant and fire truck, 1955.
Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township), Chef’s Restaurant, Restaurants
Photograph of Chef’s Restaurant and a township fire truck after a fire in 1955. 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). The building was later sold to the Hollywood Barbecue and renovated for their use. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.
Chef’s Restaurant, front, and bystanders, 1955.
Chef’s Restaurant, front, and bystanders, 1955.
Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township), Chef’s Restaurant, Restaurants
Photograph of the front of Chef’s Restaurant and curious bystanders after a fire in 1955. 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). The building was later sold to the Hollywood Barbecue and renovated for their use. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.
Chef’s Restaurant, north side, 1955.
Chef’s Restaurant, north side, 1955.
Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township), Chef’s Restaurant, Restaurants
Photograph of the north side of Chef’s Restaurant after a fire in 1955. 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). The building was sold to the Hollywood Barbecue and renovated for their use. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.
Chef’s Restaurant, side, and bystanders, 1955.
Chef’s Restaurant, side, and bystanders, 1955.
Chef’s Restaurant, Restaurants, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of the south side of Chef’s Restaurant and curious bystanders after a fire in 1955. 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). The building was sold to the Hollywood Barbecue and renovated for their use. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.
Hollywood Barbecue.
Hollywood Barbecue.
Hollywood Barbecue, Restaurants, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
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.
Hollywood Barbecue, circa 1930s.
Hollywood Barbecue, circa 1930s.
Hollywood Barbecue, Restaurants, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of the exterior of Hollywood Barbecue. Liberty Ice Cream is featured on the store’s sign. The restaurant was located at the southwest corner of Donaldson’s Crossroads, i.e., the intersection of McMurray Road and U.S. Route 19 (Washington Road). Its successor, Hollywood Restaurant, was located near the intersection’s northeast corner. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.
Hollywood Barbecue, circa 1938-1939.
Hollywood Barbecue, circa 1938-1939.
Hollywood Barbecue, Restaurants, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
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.
Hollywood Restaurant cash register, 1979.
Hollywood Restaurant cash register, 1979.
Hollywood Restaurant, Restaurants, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of a waitress near the cash register at Hollywood Restaurant. Patrons at the counter enjoy their meal. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.
Hollywood Restaurant exterior in summer, 1979.
Hollywood Restaurant exterior in summer, 1979.
Hollywood Restaurant, Restaurants, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
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.
Hollywood Restaurant exterior in winter, 1979.
Hollywood Restaurant exterior in winter, 1979.
Hollywood Restaurant, Restaurants, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of the exterior of Hollywood Restaurant during the winter. The restaurant was located near the northeast corner of Donaldson’s Crossroads, i.e., the intersection 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.
Hollywood Restaurant jukebox, 1979.
Hollywood Restaurant jukebox, 1979.
Hollywood Restaurant, Restaurants, Jukeboxes, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
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.
Hollywood Restaurant menu, 1965.
Hollywood Restaurant menu, 1965.
Hollywood Restaurant, Restaurants, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Menu from Hollywood Restaurant, which in 1965 was located near the northeast corner of Donaldson’s Crossroads, i.e., the intersection of McMurray Road and U.S. Route 19 (Washington Road). Note: The restaurant’s predecessor, Hollywood Barbecue, had been located at the intersection’s southwest corner. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.
Hollywood Restaurant neon sign, 1979.
Hollywood Restaurant neon sign, 1979.
Hollywood Restaurant, Restaurants, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of the neon sign on Hollywood Restaurant’s exterior. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.
Hollywood Restaurant parking lot, 1979.
Hollywood Restaurant parking lot, 1979.
Hollywood Restaurant, Restaurants, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of Hollywood Restaurant parking lot. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.
Hollywood Restaurant patrons, 1979.
Hollywood Restaurant patrons, 1979.
Hollywood Restaurant, Restaurants, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
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.
Hollywood Restaurant wall menu, 1979.
Hollywood Restaurant wall menu, 1979.
Hollywood Restaurant, Restaurants, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of menu items mounted for display inside Hollywood Restaurant. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.
Pal’s Restaurant, close-up view, 1938
Pal’s Restaurant, close-up view, 1938
Pal’s Restaurant, Restaurants, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of Pal’s Restaurant in 1938. The building was located on the northeast corner of Donaldson’s Crossroads, i.e., the intersection of U.S. Route 19 (Washington Road) and McMurray Road. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.
Pal’s Restaurant, panoramic view, 1938.
Pal’s Restaurant, panoramic view, 1938.
Pal’s Restaurant, Restaurants, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of Pal’s Restaurant. The building was located on the northeast corner of Donaldson’s Crossroads, i.e., the intersection of U.S. Route 19 (Washington Road) and McMurray Road. Note the simple traffic light suspended over the intersection. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.
Steak House Restaurant explosion, 1967.
Steak House Restaurant explosion, 1967.
Steak House Restaurant, Restaurants, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of the aftermath of the explosion of Steak House Restaurant, which occurred August 26, 1967. The building, located along U.S. Route 19 (Washington Road), had been closed for remodeling, so was unoccupied at the time. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.
Steak House Restaurant sign, 1967.
Steak House Restaurant sign, 1967.
Steak House Restaurant, Restaurants, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of the mangled sign of Steak House Restaurant, which was destroyed by an explosion on August 26, 1967. The building, located along U.S. Route 19 (Washington Road), had been closed for remodeling, so was unoccupied at the time. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.