Phillips Mansion ~

 Phillips Mansion

On Route 8 south of Butler

Morgan's Drive In

This photo of Morgan's Drive-in Restaurant at Bon Aire

hangs on the wall of the New Hoagie Shop in the Bon Aire

Plaza. Dated 1963 - origin unknown. All of the Morgan Company's

pictures were lost in a fire.

Thanks: Paul Johnston Jr.  

Hindman Farm Supply ~

Thanks for taking care of our cars and trucks.

Bon Aire Shopping Center Opening ~

May 17, 1950

Photo: Butler Historical Society

Stepp Inn ~

Was located on Route 8 south at the turnoff to the airport. 
They served good meals.

Butler on Route 8 at end of viaduct

                                                                                      

 Photo: Thomas Sheehan

Stoughton's Beach ~

This was a real treat for us as kids. There were cabins, too, that were for rent in the summer. 

Route 8 North of Butler ~ The Old Stone House

The Old Stone House

Built 1819

As children we heard frightful stories about what happened here, everything shrouded in mystery.

Old Stone House ~

"The Old Stone House" Original Photo
Built in 1822 by John Brown. It was one of the best known of the old post houses during stagecoach days of Western Pennsylvania, located at the intersection of the first two public roads through Butler County - the Pittsburgh-Franklin Pike and the Butler-Mercer Pike.

Slippery Rock Creek ~ At the Falls

We saw this from the bridge before turning off to Stoughton's Beach.

Old Stone House ~

A landmark saved. 

Slippery Rock ~

We preferred the Rocks to the swimming pool.

Terrace Inn ~ Route 8 South

The Old Terrace Drive-In ~

This is all that is left of the Old Terrace Drive-in, 5 miles north of Butler on Route 8.
Photo: Dewayne Johnson

Morgan's at Bon Aire ~

Back in the '60s before the big shopping centers opened.

Click on the picture to enlarge.

Stoughton's Beach ~ Slippery Rock

How we pestered our parents to take us to Stoughton's Beach for a day at the pool.

Stoughton's Beach ~ At the Pool

Merry-Go-Round ~ Stoughton's Beach

After leaving Alameda Park this carousel we loved went to Stoughton's Beach and after that it was on display at the Smithsonian in D.C. for about seven years and before it was moved to its present location, Old Tucson Studios in Arizona.

Stoughton's Beach ~ We Loved It

One of the best treats we had as kids was when we'd pack into the car and head up Route 8 to Stoughton's Beach.