Janet Gonter
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Story’s Confectionery, circa 1950. For years, we’ve been asking long-term and former residents of Robinson Township to tell us about places that used to be favorites. Here are some of their thoughts: Markets – Wallets’ Market on Forest Grove Road sold Mancini’s Bread and chipped ham, along with many other necessities. Bob’s Market in Moon…
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The Cold War is just a distant memory for some of us, but in the 1950s and 60s, it was a very real, very frightening reality. The tensions between the United States and Russia were almost palpable. Pittsburgh was a likely target for attack because it was a crucial industrial center. The steel industry was…
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Is your flag faded, worn, or tattered? If it’s time to replace it, we can help you dispose of it. Since 2014, the Robinson Township Historical Society has been a participant in the Retire Your Old Glory Program. The organization was established in 2011 by Denise Etter, who had a passion for restoring respect for…
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In the early 20th Century, Robinson Township relied heavily on coal for heating schools, homes, and transportation, as illustrated by resident Elizabeth Lanigan’s memories of school life and the bustling coal industry.
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You may have driven past it on Forest Grove Road dozens of times and just thought it was a big, overgrown lot. About nine years ago, a Forest Grove firefighter realized that beneath the wild overgrowth was a century-old, abandoned cemetery, and he knew he had to do something. In it rested the remains of…
