Natili's Closing ~

 Photo: Steve Hindmann

Butler is saddened.
September 27, 2014
We are losing our favorite restaurant.

Hear Vince tell the story click.

At Jefferson and Washington Streets ~

This is the Sterling Gas Station that first occupied the lot where Dight's Diner was later built at the corner of W. Jefferson and S. Washington Streets. The big brick house on the left is Young's Funeral Home. Very early 1900's. Notice the attendant's fancy knicker uniform!

Thanks: Beau Olson

Jefferson Street looking West ~

Sinclair Station in the 1950's on W. Jefferson Street looking west. Notice the Snyder/ Morrow Pontiac Dealer Building down the street on the left. This sight is now the playground for the Baptist Church School.

Thanks: Beau Olson

Keystone Hotel ~

Thanks: Barbara Bloom

Barbara writes that she recently went through her Grandfather (C.C.) Boyer's old photograph album which is entirely about the construction of the old Wayne St. Viaduct (1914-1915). What she found interesting about this picture is that the building in the background has Keystone Hotel written on the side. This building must have been close by.

Butler High School Lockers ~

Photo: Barbara Bloom

Vicki Lynn Sinz ~

Crimewatch click
 +July 15, 1981

BHS Swimmers ~ A Perfect Season ~ 1970

A full page ad that ran in the Butler Eagle on February 27, 1970, commemorating the undefeated season of the BHS varsity swim team.

Some names: 
Bill Sheavly; Joe O'brien, Eric Cottington; Dave Kovac; James Zambroski; Bob Curry; Chris Garber; David Haas; Ed Graham; John L. Wise, III; Scott Foringer; Barry Kirkman.

Natili's North ~

Natili's South has closed. The remaining restaurant

will now be located at 

Natili's North

on North Main Street. 

Photo: Barbara Bloom

Hindman Moving and Storage ~

Founded 1899

Thanks: Janice Kowal

Peggy Lou Bakery ~

Thanks: Celia Snodgrass

Snow Storm, November 25, 1950 ~

Keeping the sidewalks open for business.

Stepp Inn ~

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

Flooding on Pillow Street ~

1951

Photo: Carl Acquaviva

Butler on Route 8 at end of viaduct

                                                                                      

 Photo: Thomas Sheehan

Serventi's Restaurant ~

A favorite Butler restaurant since 1955. 

Thank you, Joe.

Sad closing: April 2014

The Great West Window ~

The magnificent window above the sanctuary in St. Paul's church.

Christmas in the '60s

Photo: Jonathan Cooper

View of Butler ~

Hometown, Butler.

Thanks: Richard Sanders

Oesterling & Son ~

A  tremendous storehouse with railroad siding. 
Thanks: Gayle Barnett Radwanski

Pellicionne's

Photo: Aalph Goldinger

Who knows the exact address? 

Walkway at BHS ~

Familiar sight?

Photo: Wayne Lee Brady

Gasoline Station ~

Gasoline Station was at the corner of Jefferson and Washington Streets. In the background - Young's Funeral home. 

Photo: Arnie Macko

In a Cave in the Netherlands ~

Photo and Comment: Dan Roxbury

While in the Netherlands recently I visited the Velvet Cave. During WWII the cave, where I found this soldier's name, had been used as a shelter for the public and also by American Troops. Many soldiers have inscribed their names in this sandstone cave. I knew about this prior to visiting the cave and had been looking to spot where the soldiers wrote their names. The first thing I spotted was "S F Henry Butler PA". At first glance, I thought this was possibly my grandfather Henry Dottle from Butler PA. I was blown away because Butler PA is where I grew up, and I saw it written 2 more times. This was by far the highlight of my trip! I know my Grandfather was actively serving in Europe in 1945 when most of the names were written inside the cave. I will always wonder if he had been there or if he knew the other men from Butler who were. 

Two more photos

The New Comique Theater ~

The theater is the first building on the left side.
Thanks: Robert Emigh

Kellar's Grocery Store ~

Also famous for the Mail Pouch sign.

From: The Outskirts of Suburbia 

Veterans Day Parade 2014 ~

Thanks to our veterans. 

Photo: Marie Colosimo

Gas Station at the End of the Viaduct ~

Gas was cheap, less than 20 cents.
Photo: Gayle Barnett Radwanski

Kelly Automotive Park ~ Baseball ~ Pullman Park Renamed

I was really impressed by the beauty of the ballpark.

Photo and comment: Barbara Bloom
[In January 2014 the naming rights of Pullman Park were sold to Kelly Automotive of Butler.]

Main Street ~

Trees on Main Street

Photo: Butler Downtown

Patterson's Foot Lotion ~

Thanks: Georgia Nanni Tavira

BHS ~ Friday Night Football ~ 2014

                

08/29 BHS 10 [L] – Altoona - 28
09/05 BHS 31 [W] – Baldwin - 21
09/12 BHS 07 [L] - North Hills - 35
09/20 BHS 42 [W] - Shaler - 7
09/26 BHS 22 [L] - Seneca Valley - 29
10/03 BHS 00 [L] - North Allegheny - 21
10/10 BHS 10 [L] - Pine Richland - 48
10/17 BHS 00 [L] - Fox Chapel - 21
10/24 BHS 14 [L] - Central Catholic - 55

Majestic Theater ~

Not very majestic now.

Photo: Barbara Bloom

Slippery Rock Creek ~

It was dangerous but we loved to play around on the rocks.

Elm Court ~ The House We Never Saw

Benjamin D. Phillips, founder of the Phillips Gas and Oil Company, resided in this Tudor-Gothic mansion named Elm Court, one of America's most spectacular private homes. It was completed in 1931 by Benno Jannsen, a Pittsburgh architect. The mansion houses the famous Skinner Organ, Opus 783.

Beautifying Butler ~ Mural

To the left at the corner of Washington and Jefferson Street you can see St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Stoughton's Beach ~

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

Trader's Music Store ~ ca. 1958

Thanks: Paul D. Johnson Jr. 

click to enlarge

Pittsburgh-Butler Airport ~

Just south of Butler, off Route 8.

Butler Symphony Orchestra ~ Schedule

Current Schedule

Kittaning Street ~ Sutton Gasoline Company

Photo: Pat Gallagher

Troutman House ~ Moving Day

Photo: Carol Foster 

Greetings Charles,

I would imagine that you are aware of the "happening" in Butler this morning. Just in case you haven't seen a picture, I thought I would provide one for you. This was taken first hand, this morning as the Troutman house crawled from Main Street to the new destination on N. McKean Street.
Carol Foster

click: Picture Gallery

Lake Arthur in Fall ~

Our year-round playground.
Photo: Glenn Fulghum 

Vietnam War Memorial ~

Butler's Ultimate Sacrifice

 

Photo: Barbara Bloom

Nixon Hotel Lobby ~

Thanks: Robert Emigh

Bantam Lounge ~

Photo: Randy Fox

Worsley's ~ 87 years of service

Another regrettable closing. 

Everyone knew this storefront on Main Street. 

Photo: Barbara Bloom

Milann Ruff Daugherty ~ BHS '64

Your Affectionate Son

by Milann Ruff Daugherty

When the Milann came across a box of yellowed letters in the bottom drawer of an old dresser, she discovered not only that the letters were all written by her great-great-uncle nearly one hundred and fifty years earlier but that they were a fascinating first-hand account of the Civil War as seen through the eyes of a young soldier.

West End School 1986 ~

Thanks: Aryl Bashline

Gasoline Station ~

Gulf Station
Where Jefferson and Cunningham Streets meet.

Photo: Arnie Macko