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Memories of Allentown - Page 1

A Picture Album

from the Don Adams Collection

Note: Don Adams was kind enough to share his family's picture album with us.  The historical value is priceless.  If you spot a connection that is meaningful let us know.  If you can add to anything presented here, CONTACT US.


KIDS AT PLAY

(L-R) Blanche Fitch, John Tunstead, Irene Wentworth, Glenn Wentworth, Emmett Tunstead

AN ALBUM PAGE

Upper- Guy Fitch, Fred _____;

Right- Gene Elliott, Porter Babcock (Brother of Pearl Cady), Bill Hendrick;

Lower Right- Blanche & John Tunstead

ARKANSAS WELL BURNING

Many oil workers from Allentown & area went to other states to "continue the work". This scene was commonplace in Allegany oil field during "oildays"

AT BOLIVAR

In center- Pearl (Mrs. Clarence) Allen

DONALD R. ADAMS

Can anyone identify the Roadster?

AUGUST 1917

Rear- Willis Elmer Adams & wife, Flora Abbott & Clarence Allen

Front- Blanche Fitch, Donald R. Adams & Pearl Allen

CECILE SWARTHOUT & LILLIAN GOWDY

Cecile, dau of George & Lena Townsend Swarthout, later Perry

"OLD" ALLENTOWN HIGH SCHOOL

Section built in 1904

"PALS"-Blanche Fitch & Lillian Gowdy

Top Center: Guy Fitch & "kitchen cat" at Camp Dix;

Top Right: Lillian Gowdy, later m. Elton Swarthout.

Bottom: Donald R. Adams "1923 Spring in Bolivar woods"

ALLENTOWN SCENE

c. 1905; Large white building was school built in 1884, moved to make room for "Old" brick school. Later moved back beside brick school & used as gym. This picture taken between moves.

JAMES BUTTS & WIFE

Lived on Orchard Street, Allentown. James was WW1 Veteran, wounded in action.

ALLENTOWN SCHOOL FACULTY - 1911

Top: Harriett Swarthout; 2nd: Miss Wilson; 3rd: Miss Stafford. Bottom two unidentified.

 

 

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