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Historical Photos

Over the years, we've received many photos for contributors all across the country. Many will someday be the focus of stories, but until that time come, we thought you might enjoy seeing them ... if they bring back any memories, please share then with us!

(To see a larger version of the photos, simply click on it - you'll find you can see in the larger versions fascinating.)

Set 2 - Index of photos


Old fountain in center of square ~ 1900
(History of the Fountain of Emmitsburg)


Center square of town looking west ~ 1896


Center square of town looking North West ~ 1896


Center square of town looking East ~ 1896


Horner Bank - NE corner of square in 1887
(Note phone lines - this building was home to first phone system in town)


NE corner of square during we believe 'Old Home Week' 1908


Main Street following the great blizzard of 1914


Center square looking South East - Hotel Slagle ~ 1920


Center square looking South East - Hotel Slagle ~ 1920
(Photo taken after civil war plaques were installed around fountain)


Center square of town ~ 1920s


Center square of town - 1947


Center square of town, Looking West - 1951


Removal of the blinker  ~ 1950s

Index of photos: Set 3 of photos

Have an old photo of Emmitsburg area?
 If so, please contact us at history@emmitsburg.net and we'll
arrange to have it scanned and added to this collection