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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Donaldson’s Service Station, 1926.
Donaldson’s Service Station, 1926.
Donaldson’s Service Station, Service stations, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of Donaldson’s Service Station in 1926. The station was located on the northeast corner of Donaldson’s Crossroads, i.e., the intersection of U.S. Route 19 (Washington Road) and McMurray Road. Pictured left to right: Walter E. Donaldson, John McClain (brother-in-law) and Rose Donaldson (wife). Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.
Donaldson’s Service Station, early 1900s.
Donaldson’s Service Station, early 1900s.
Donaldson’s Service Station, Service stations, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of Donaldson’s Service Station in the early 1900s. The station was located on the northeast corner of Donaldson’s Crossroads, i.e., the intersection of U.S. Route 19 (Washington Road) and McMurray Road. Pictured are Jim Boone (left) and Walter E. Donaldson. Caption on back reads, “First service station at Donaldson’s Crossroads.” Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.
Esso Service Station, 1935.
Esso Service Station, 1935.
Esso Service Station, Service stations, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of Esso Service Station in 1935. The station, operated by Mose Sprowls and Barney Hixon, was located on the northeast corner of Donaldson’s Crossroads, i.e., the intersection of U.S. Route 19 (Washington Road) and McMurray Road. Pal’s Restaurant is next to the station. Pictured at left, across U.S. Route 19, is the Donaldson family home. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.
Esso Service Station, 1951.
Esso Service Station, 1951.
Esso Service Station, Service stations, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of Esso Service Station in 1951. The station was located on the northeast corner of Donaldson’s Crossroads, i.e., the intersection of U.S. Route 19 (Washington Road) and McMurray Road. Chef’s Restaurant is next to the station. Title supplied by Contributing Institution.
Esso Service Station, south side.
Esso Service Station, south side.
Esso Service Station, Service stations, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of the south side of the Esso Service Station. Pictured inside is Joe Jackovic. The station 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.
Pleasant Valley Service Station.
Pleasant Valley Service Station.
Pleasant Valley Service Station, Service stations, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of Pleasant Valley Service Station, located at the southeast corner of Donaldson’s Crossroads, i.e., the intersection of U.S. Route 19 (Washington Road) and McMurray Road. Mobilgas and Mobiloil are available for purchase. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.
Pleasant Valley Service Station, 1967.
Pleasant Valley Service Station, 1967.
Pleasant Valley Service Station, Service stations, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of Pleasant Valley Service Station, 1967. The station was located at the southeast corner of the intersection of U.S. Route 19 (Washington Road) and McMurray Road, i.e., Donaldson’s Crossroads. Title supplied by Contributing Institution. Creator unknown.
Pleasant Valley Service Station, 1977.
Pleasant Valley Service Station, 1977.
Pleasant Valley Service Station, Service stations, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of Pleasant Valley Service Station, located at the southeast corner of Donaldson’s Crossroads, i.e., the intersection of U.S. Route 19 (Washington Road) and McMurray Road. Mobil gasoline and oil are among the products available for purchase. Jack Wilson was the station’s owner and operator. 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, mid 1950s.
Sprowls Service Station, mid 1950s.
Sprowls Service Station, Service stations, Peters (Washington County, Pa. : Township)
Photograph of Sprowls Service Station in the mid-1950s. Standing near the pumps are Mose Sprowls (left) and Howard Aggers. 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.