Remnants of the Lefor State Bank

Remnants of the Lefor State Bank (1913-1934)

Lefor, North Dakota

October 2022

Killdeer

Killdeer

Westmoreland County, Pa.

June 2025

St. John's Lewisville Church

St. John's Lewisville Church - Global Methodist Church

595 Lewisville Road, Elkton, Maryland

"ST. JOHN'S CENTANARY M.E. CHURCH 1866"

May 2025

Phoenix and Southwark Firehouses, Catasuqua, Pa

Catasauqua Fire Department, former stations, 338 and 344 Second Street 114-118 Front Street and Catasauqua, Pa. Lehigh County Station 2. Organized in 1895 when the Borough of Catasauqua took control of the Phoenix Steam Fire Company No. 1 (organized in 1845 as Humane FC, reorganized as Phoenix in 1866) and the Southwark Hose Company No. 9 (formed in 1873). The East End Hose and Chemical Company was added in 1916 and the Catasauqua Rescue Squad and the Catasauqua Fire Police were added in 1968.

Phoenix Steam Fire Company No. 1, organized in 1845 as the Humane Fire Company and reorganized in 1866 as the Phoenix. Originally housed in the Crane Company Fire hall on Front Street in 1868 the moved to the new Town Hall and Engine House (first picture, 2 story with red door) at 114-118 Church Street. In 1976 the Borough moved out and in 1987 a two bay garage was  built at 338 Second Street next to the Southwark's station. The building is owned by the Southwark Hose Company No. 9.

Southwark Hose Company No. 9, 344 Second Street. Formed in 1873 when the Crane Iron Company bought a Steamer from the Southwark Hose Company No. 9 in Philadelphia and retained the name for their new company. Housed originally at the Crane pattern house at Front and Wood Streets. The Crane company would later build their firehouse. 

In August 2017 CFD opened the new Municipal Complex, including the fire station, at 90 Bridge Street, Catasauqua, Pa.  In 2020 the Borough Counsel decertified the original fire companies and certified Catasauqua Firefighters Association as the sole provider of volunteer fire service in the borough. 

Yellow-rumped Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warbler aka Myrtle Warbler

Blue Cypress Conservation Area, Florida

March 2025

Old Toboggan Run

Old Toboggan Run (1964-1968)

Gravel Trail, Gifford Pinchot State Park, Pa.

April 2025

Fairview United Methodist Church, Harrisonville, Pa.

Fairview United Methodist Church

2288 North Hess Road, Harrisonville, Pa.

est. 1853 "Fairview M.E. Church 1899"

May 2025

Birding at the Bird Bath

Birds at the Bird Bath

Brown-headed Cowbird and Blue Jay

Shippensburg, Pa.

May 2025

Tree Swallow at the Bird House

Tree Swallow at the Bird House

State Game Lands 169, Pennsylvania

May 2025

Orioles in My Backyard

Baltimore Orioles in My Backyard

Shippensburg, Pa.

May 2025

Pennsylvania State Flower

Pennsylvania State Flower - Mountain Laurel

Michaux State Forest

May 2025