We at Ellwood City Memories felt that our little town has such a great past, it needs to be celebrated rather than only remembered by a select few. This web site is dedicated to remember our history with great pictures of Ellwood City, PA past and present along with the stories behind them to share with other generations the grand history of our town. Ellwood City Memories is a place where we can share our fond memories and photos, recall something we haven’t thought about in years, and maybe even learn something we did not know before.
If you have any pictures or stories about any of the pictures posted that you would like to share please email us at info@ellwoodcitymemories.com All pictures and stories will be credited to the owner. Questions you may have about the history of Ellwood City can be emailed to us and we will post the question under History’s Mysteries. Thank you Please sign the Guestbook
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Please Do Not Throw Away
When you are cleaning out the house this year, we ask you to please do not throw away any pictures. If you were planning to get rid of pictures, please toss them into a box or bag and we will come get them. Pictures you may think no one would be interested in may hold a piece of history. What could just be a picture of a parade to you might hold the key to our past in the background. We have already come across similar pictures where some might not notice the stores in the background but they are the only picture we have of stores that are no longer in business. This is especially true today as we still do not have any pictures of G.C. Murphy, J.C. Penny, Barnes Theatre, and many more.
If you see your neighbor getting a dumpster, please mention to them that we would like to have any picture they plan to throw away also.
Past History’s Mysteries
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Business, Churches, Clubs, Homes, Industry, Parks, Schools, Sports,
Surrounding Area, Transportation, Views of the City
It is difficult for me to express, however I am very grateful to Mr. Ralph Newton for his financial
contribution to Ellwood City Memories.
Thank you Ralph
I would like to offer my heartfelt gratitude to Linda Turner for her financial support of Ellwood
City Memories.
Thank You Linda
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For the Soap Box Derby Enthusiasts in all of us…
I have had a lot of folks that fondly remember the Soap Box Derby Races that were held inEllwoodCityup to the mid 70′s. Ellwood is part of the South Western Pennsylvania Soap Box Derby Association that includes the counties of Beaver,Lawrence,ButlerandMercerCounties. Their races have been held for the past several years in Ambridge and before that inNew Castle. Well this year the All American Soap Box Derby is 75 years old and the SWPSBA wants to celebrate in a big way. The local race day this year is Saturday June 2, 2012 in Ambridge and they are presently planning one BIG reunion that day for all former and current racers from the past 75 years.
They are hoping to hear your stories of the local races and your memories of champion week inAkron. They are asking everyone to please bring any old cars, helmets, t -shirts, newspaper articles, etc. that you care to share with everyone. Watch the race and encourage today’s young drivers to do their very best but have fun.
After the race stick around for the presentations of the trophies and socialize at a barbeque fund raiser for the organization. The details will be forthcoming in the next couple of months but they also need to know if anyone is interested in attending. Please pass this message on to anyone you know that would be interested in this. Remember, this reunion is for anyone who was involved in derby in any way. If you raced anywhere in the world, you are invited. Cynthia Gallaher posted this onto the facebook page and would appreciate any questions and is asking to please let her know who is interested.
