The “Roaring Twenties”
The Roaring Twenties were marked by prosperity after World War I and drastic changes for women, such as gaining the right to vote and ...
Lawrence Lore
Oct 20, 20254 min read
Ribbon Cutting at 1:30
Don't Forget Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 1:30 toda y at the History Center on the Square to formally open the Newest Exhibit of the...
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Oct 18, 20251 min read
Miracle on the Prairie
Bridgeport Leader December 30 th , 1943 Benjamin Joseph Gowen Jr, 30 and wife Ruth Cowen, were instantly killed when a plane from George...
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Oct 17, 20252 min read
Limited Books for Sale
Thanks to several people who donated extra copies of the 50th Anniversary Souvenir Edition SNAFU we have a limited number for sale. ...
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Oct 16, 20251 min read
41 Train Car Loads of Melons
October 15,1880 Eighteen days until the Presidential election. More mudslinging in the newspapers. The decrease in local news articles...
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Oct 15, 20252 min read
Ladies of Lawrence: A Century of Fashion
The Lawrence County Historical Society proudly presents their newest exhibit, Ladies of Lawrence: A Century of Fashion, opening October...
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Oct 14, 20251 min read
Map of George Field
1943 From the Visitors Guide to George Field published a year after the activation of the Field. George Field may be approached over a...
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Oct 13, 20255 min read
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Oct 11, 20250 min read
Shuppert's Tourist Court
This ad ran in the Daily Record December 10, 1948. Does anyone have any photos of Shupperts Tourist Court? Contact lawrencelore@gmail.com
Lawrence Lore
Oct 10, 20251 min read
Welcome Bridgeport/Red Hill Alumni
You are cordially invited to an early preview of our newest exhibit "Ladies of Lawrence: A Century of Fashion at the History Center on...
Lawrence Lore
Oct 9, 20251 min read