The band featured here is the Steelton Polka Platters (Slovenian style polka). R.I.P. Al Otzel, whose obituary you can read here.
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A Somewhat Depressing Susquehanna River View on a Steelton Postcard (1908)
I wonder what the quizzical message on the back is referencing, what sort of exchange? Maybe a reader would send … More
Antique (1895) Steelton Fire Company Cloth Ribbon
Measures about 6½” long. Probably silk.
Bethlehem Steel Corporation Centennial Medal (1965)
This coin medallion encased in lucite measures 1 3/8″ and was struck to celebrate the centennial of the Bethlehem Steel … More
The Polka Quads (Steelton, 1976)
Issued in America’s Bicentennial year, on good old vinyl, was this eponymous Polka Quads album. I just found this on … More
Believe It or Not
Believe it or not, this vantage point in the Cottage Hill neighborhood of Steelton presents pretty much the same view … More
Matchbook for Krovic’s Cafe (389 S. Front St.)
Many of the matchbook covers for Steelton bars and cafes have drawings of period “hotties” on them, and these are … More
United Ice And Coal Company, Steelton PA (1902)
Two billheads dated Jul 2, 1902 and Sept 1, 1902. The company’s office was located at 208 North Front Street, … More
Bottle Advertising National Brewing Company from Steelton, Pennsylvania
Trade Names for the brewery at 317/319 Frederick & Conestoga Streets, Steelton, PA: National Brewing Co. 1905-1920 Brewery operations shut … More