Stories of Montrose, Pennsylvania
Sharing our enthusiasm for the cultural heritage of Montrose, Pennsylvania!
By: Hillori Schenker Among balloons, glitter-confetti and carnations the Montrose Restoration Committee hosted their third annual Ties and Tiaras father-daughter dance on Saturday, February 9. The event is open to any young lady in grades K-6 and her escort. “We’ve hosted grandfathers and granddaughters, uncles and nieces, step-fathers and step-daughters. Any father-figure and daughter is welcome,… Continue reading Ties and Tiaras
By: John John B. Eidenier Enter into the world of creation Susquehanna County artists are on the move with the newly established gallery in downtown Montrose. A group of dedicated artists have joined their efforts in establishing a quality art gallery and co-op. Slanted Art encourages artists, both unknown and known, to bring their art into… Continue reading THE SLANTED ART CO-OPERATIVE ART GALLERY
By: Vickie Calby Montrose resident Tom Follert describes his vision for Third Fridays in Montrose, a monthly affair that continues to grow, attracting both residents and visitors. The night includes live music, local artists, retailers, restaurants and specialty attractions coming together for an evening of fun. Held every third Friday, the event runs from 5:00 p.m.… Continue reading Podcast: Vickie Calby interview with Tom Follert on 3rd Fridays in Montrose
Renovations have begun on the marquee of the historic Montrose Theatre. The theater, a gift to the MRC from the Quigg family, has been a Montrose institution for decades, entertaining generations of Susquehanna County residents. Thanks to the efforts of the Gere family, in October of 2017, actor Richard Gere highlighted a film festival showcasing… Continue reading Montrose Theatre Marquee Set for Restoration
By: Douglas Overfield In honor of Third Fridays in Montrose, here is an interview with Twyla of From the Heart, Public Avenue, Montrose, PA.
By: Vickie Calby Updated, 7/31/18 The year is 1980; things are different--very different. Sue Stone is not the administrator of the Susquehanna County Library, and there has never been a "Montrose Blueberry Festival," nor is the “story hour” space in the library bright and kid-friendly. Sue, in 1980, is in charge of preschool story hour. She… Continue reading Blueberry Memories: Back to the 80s
By: Hillori Schenker Although I grew up in Western Pennsylvania, many traditions and values are identical from my hometown and Montrose. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day I often hear people, in both locations, remarking on the need to tend the graves of loved ones. Weeding, watering plantings, and ensuring that the ancestral headstones are in… Continue reading Are you looking for a gravesite?
By: Douglas Overfield Dry-laid fieldstone walls are often considered to be as old as humankind and the technique of building stone walls is an art in a most basic element says Ken Ely, a restorer and builder of stone walls and a lifelong Susquehanna County resident. Ken goes on to say that the method he… Continue reading AN ART THAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME WITH ONE OF OUR MOST BASIC MATERIALS
By: Vickie Calby Let it be known, before we start, this is a true Bull Story. After an adult beverage one evening, I told my story to a group of friends. Later it was suggested to me, that those of you who follow our “Stories of Montrose PA,” blog would enjoy it as much in… Continue reading A Bull Story
By: John Eidenier Part II Montrose and Susquehanna County There are conflicting views on just how important a role the Montrose area played in assisting the enslaved people to make their way to freedom through the Underground Railroad. According to Scholastic Teachers Activities Guide, "Myths of the Underground Railroad," most people who helped the escaping enslaved were… Continue reading A Journey Toward Freedom, “Montrose Role In Breaking the Bondage of Slavery” (Part Two)
A Journey Toward Freedom: "Susquehanna County's and Montrose's Role in Breaking the Bondage of Slavery" By: John Eidenier Part I When I first started researching the role Montrose played in helping runaway slaves seek freedom, I thought I would be writing about the Underground Railroad. But, as I gathered information, I realized that the Underground Railroad… Continue reading A Journey Toward Freedom, “Montrose Role In Breaking the Bondage of Slavery”
Photo: Front of the Sylvanus Mulford House, located at 65 Church Street in Montrose, Pennsylvania, United States. Built in 1818, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Source: Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) By: Hillori Schenker Ask any visitor to Montrose about the borough, and the response usually contains the words charming, historic, or quaint. Aside from pleasant scenery and… Continue reading The Economics of Charm: Planning for the Future with History
By: Doug Overfield Like Superman’s Clark Kent from Smallville, Santa spends most of the year hiding in plain sight in Montrose among the town’s residents; but every Christmas he transforms himself from anonymous resident into Santa Claus, donning a full white beard, dressed in the traditional red suit with white trim and black boots, to… Continue reading Unknown to Most, Santa Actually Lives in Montrose
By: Kimberly Davenport When Christmas in Montrose gets underway, Friday, December 1, through Sunday, December 3, the former site of Lee's Furniture will house local vendors selling their wares. It was just this past summer when two brothers, Craig and Jay Reimel, closed the doors of the nearly empty Lee’s Furniture store following a summer-long… Continue reading Lee’s Montrose–A Look Back
By: Vickie Calby Christmas In Montrose…it’s that time of year again and this year promises many surprises! First, lets take a trip back in time. Do you remember Town Pride? How about Victorian Christmas, or Montrose Country Christmas? Taking me back, were Angela Mooney, Diane Quattrocchi, and Peggy Sheffler. They sat with me on… Continue reading Christmas – Montrose Style
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