Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Merry Christmas from the Past

Wishing you holiday cheer with handmade Christmas cards from the Historical Society of Upper St. Clair Archives!






These cards were created by Margaret Gilfillan [1901-2001] circa 1930-1950.  They depict the spring house and farm buildings on the Gilfillan farm on Washington Road.
Hope you have a happy and safe holiday season, and be sure to make many memories worth preserving!

Friday, December 13, 2013

Snow Scene

From the Historical Society of Upper St. Clair Archives

Image credits:
Source identifier: PC1685
Title: Gilfillan house in snow, old wide porch
Creator: Unknown
Description:  20th century photograph of the Gilfillan house on Washington Road.  When the porch was later remodeled, the width of the porch was decreased.
Date: c. 1920-1935
Historical Society of Upper St. Clair Image Collection, 1875-2011, Historical Society of Upper St. Clair Archives

Sunday, December 8, 2013

Christmas Greetings from 1946

From the Historical Society of Upper St. Clair Archives



Image credits: 
Source identifier: PC1702
Title: Gilfillan house in snow
Creator: Margaret Gilfillan
Description: Christmas greeting card from the Gilfillan family on Washington Road.
Date: 1946
Historical Society of Upper St. Clair Image Collection, 1875-2011, Historical Society of Upper St. Clair Archives