Mural on Jefferson Street ~

Beautifying our downtown area.

Thanks: Anonymous Butler Resident 

Butler Fall Festival ~ 2010

Photo: Bruce Fratto

Butler Savings and Trust Building ~

In the heart of town: Jefferson and Main.

Miller's Shoes ~ James Chiprean

Miller's Shoes, celebrating their 119th anniversay in the same location.

St. Peter's Episcopal Church ~

This church located on East Jefferson Street was established in 1818 and building of the church was begun in 1895. Andrew Carnegie presented an organ, said to be the last one given by him as an outright donation.  

Photo: Barbara Bloom

Vietnam War Memorial ~ Our Gratitude

"To Those Who Died...
Honor And Eternal Rest,
To Those Still in Bondage...
Remembrance and Hope,
To Those Who Returned...
Gratitude and Peace"

[Names]

Photo: Barbara Bloom

Doughboy Park ~

For God and Country

In Honor of the Boys of

Butler County

Who Served Their Country

And in Memory of Those Who

Made the Supreme Sacrifice

In The World War 1914-1918

Inscription on the monument

This park is located at the intersection of Cunningham St. and New Castle St. on a small strip of land.

Photo: Barbara Bloom

Franklin Glass Swimming Pool ~ 1938

The Franklin Glass Beneficial association's new recreational center at the city limits on Ziegler Ave. extension road, have provided cooling touches to the brows of many a feverish youngster. Above is shown the swimming pool which has been rebuilt this year. The water is 10 feet deep at its greatest depth. A new chlorinenator keeps the water pure at all times. The above picture was snapped on a recent hot afternoon.

Thanks: Bill May

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Rick Santorum ~ Attended BHS ~ Rep. Presidential Candidate

In a 1994 Butler Eagle interview when he was running for his first Senate term Rick Santorum said he had fond memories of Butler "the greatest place in the world to grow up, for so many reasons". In his Iowa Caucus speech Jan 4, 2012 he mentioned Butler, PA.  

Photo: Businessinsider.com

Butler County Courthouse ~

Our stately main courtroom.

Photo: Barbara Bloom

Aerial View of Butler ~

Looking good!

Wishing you a Merry Christmas 2011

James Hollock ~ BHS '66

"Over the past dozen years I have worked on a book, one of true crime and arguably the most notorious and recalled criminal episode in Western Pennsylvania history." James Hollock.

About James Hollock and his book click

A Candy Shop on Main Street ~

Cummings Candy Shop  ca. 1920

After A Hard Rain ~ Linda Randig

Linda Randig

Butler author

Butler High School ~

How many have walked up this elegant staircase?
Photo: Barbara Bloom

BHS '53 ~ Newsletter Fall 2011

Diamond Square ~

A reminder of those who fought . . . and died.

Alameda Park ~

Where the merry-go-round used to be . . .

Photo: Robert Emigh

Jr. High School Gym ~

Where memories of great games linger . . .

Photo: Barbara Bloom

Butler Eagle Building ~

We have been reading the revered Eagle since 1903.

This art deco ofice building was constructed in 1924 by Harry Wimer.

Photo: Barbara Bloom

Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church ~

Sts. Peter and Paul Ukranian Orthodox Church

in Lyndora.

Bret Michaels ~

Born in Butler, Bret Michaels is a musician, actor, director, screenwriter, producer and reality television personality. He first gained fame as the lead vocalist of the glam metal band Poison.

The Phillips Mansion ~ Rt. 8 South

Once Ernie's Esquire Inn but now called "The Mansion".
It is an elegant venue for weddings, parties, corporate events.

Photo: Chuck Schneider
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Lyndora Bakery ~

Still in operation.

Photo: Barbara Bloom