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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19V4_victor-schertzinger_Mahanoy-City-PA.html
Violin prodigy who performed with John Philip Sousa and later became a film director and composer. He pioneered the use of original music for films, and his film "One Night of Love" won best musical score and sound recording Oscars in 1934. He com…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19UX_1902-anthracite-coal-strike_Shenandoah-PA.html
In May 1902, 150,000 mineworkers struck for six months for higher wages, union recognition, shorter hours, and other demands. A July 30th riot of 5,000 strikers in Shenandoah led to its occupation by the PA National Guard and influenced President …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM19UB_st-michaels-church_Shenandoah-PA.html
Founded by Ukrainian immigrants in 1884, St. Michael's was the first church of the Greek Catholic Rite in America. Present church edifice, of the Byzantine style, was erected in 1983.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML1X_the-dorsey-brothers_Shenandoah-PA.html
Trombonist Tommy Dorsey (1905-56) & saxophonist Jimmy Dorsey (1904-57) were key figures of the "big band" era. Born within three miles of here, both grew up and began their musical careers in Shenandoah. Until 1935 the brothers performed together.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HML1D_mahanoy-plane_Frackville-PA.html
Critical to the Pa. anthracite industry, this inclined plane railroad transported coal from the Mahanoy Valley up the Broad Mountain to Frackville. Opened in 1862 as part of the Reading Railroad system, improvements in the early 20th century incre…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6RM_les-brown_Tower-City-PA.html
Born in Reinerton, Les Brown enjoyed a 70-year career in American popular music, conducting his famous "Band of Renown" and helping launch the career of Doris Day with the number one hit Sentimental Journey; long-time bandleader for Bob Hope and D…