conyngham valley historical society

conyngham valley historical society

 
Hours: Saturdays 1-4 p.m.
470 Main Street
Conyngham, PA 18219

 

Hours: Saturdays 1-4 p.m.
470 Main St. Conyngham, PA 18219
 
  • Phoenix Hotel

    Constructed of logs in 1816, this building has been in continuous operation as a bar, restaurant, and/or hotel since its beginning. The building now houses Cuz’n Joe’s.
  • 1902 Main Street

    This is looking south on Main Street. Conyngham United Methodist Church is on the left. It's proposed that this is a picture of a parade for a July 4 celebration.
  • Conyngham School

    This picture depicts the Conyngham School in 1907. Students are shown leaving the school, perhaps for recess.
  • The Belsnickel

    The “Belsnickel” arrives with a sleigh and four horses in front of a home at 349 Main Street. Undated photograph.
  • Conyngham Pass

    A carriage travels on the Conyngham Pass road, which is present-day Route 93 between Conyngham and Berwick.
  • The Conyngham Hotel

    The Conyngham Hotel was built in 1815, partly of log and partly framed. It has been used as a hotel and various businesses and is presently the Brass Buckle restaurant and apartments.
  • A.F. Smith Store

    The A.F. Smith Store, the brick building pictured here, is the building that prevented the infamous 1907 fire from engulfing the entire town.
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How the Conyngham Valley Historical Society Began

A group of people banded together as a Centenial Committee to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Conyngham's incorporation as a borough. Interest in valley history stemmed from a presentation of local artifacts which were a part of a display to celebrate the 100th anniversary. Interest grew and citizens expressed a desire to form a Historical Committee; thus the name was changed from Centennial Committee to Historical Committee.

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