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Initiative to Document Oldest Standing Buildings
The Lawrence County Historical Society invites residents, historians, and community members to submit historical and architectural documentation for buildings believed to be among the county’s earliest surviving examples. Submissions are open to the general public and are not limited to property owners.
For full details visit, https://www.lawrencechs.org/2026-oldest-standing-building-initiative/
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Shenango China
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Tour our 1904-05 Edwardian-style Colonial Revival Residence, built for George and Alice White Greer.
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Confirmation School Photo
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HERE IS WHAT WE KNOW (Confirmation School Photo)
Scott Hodgkins of St George, Maine asked for our help in identifying the people in a photo of his 15 year old grandfather.
Photo taken July 1918 in New Castle, PA. of 15 year old Finnish boy named William Matias Pirttinen (seated in the front row left). He is with his church Confirmation School group and the certificate he is holding is in Finnish. The pastor, seated next to him, has a possible surname of Maattala, Muattala, or something similar.
Pirttinen’s family did not live in New Castle for very long, but they were there long enough for him to complete Confirmation School.
Also, Pirttinen had a friend in New Castle named Uno Leivo but we do not know if he is in this photo.