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Local grape history preserved
August 22, 2012 It is always a delight to receive “new” information, photos and ephemera about Westfield’s fascinating history. more »»
Grape Belt National Bank finds and another history mystery
August 15, 2012 In response to a recent BeeLines story, “Looking for Grape Belt National Bank, Westfield N.Y. more »»
Peace Pilgrim
August 8, 2012 As often happens, when researching a particular topic on microfilm of The Westfield Republican, something else “jumps out” to be noted for a future story. more »»
Nuggets of memories gleaned from the 50 years of the Deutsch Meisters
August 1, 2012 As Billie Dibble described in “The Birth of The Deutsch Meisters” Dibble’s Dabbles of Sept. 13, 1990, this beloved band has been “the big attraction at the Firemen’s annual Ox-roast. more »»
The birth of the Deutsch Meisters
August 1, 2012 First published Sept. 13, 1990 “Newly Formed Westfield Band Rehearsal” was the heading of an article which appeared in The Westfield Republican of Sept. more »»
‘Miss Jenny’ meets Tony ‘Bark,’ final person identified in photo of Arnot’s staff
July 25, 2012 Recently, an old photo provided by Donald Bova of North East, Pa. more »»
Buzzings from BeeLines
July 18, 2012 Recently, Kelly Mathews, who was identified on the wait staff of the Bark Grill in a photo taken sometime between 1976 and 1980 showing proprietor Randy Arnot, stopped in at the Westfield Historian... more »»
Looking for Grape Belt National Bank memorabilia
July 11, 2012 In “History of Westfield, New York, 1802-1997, part 1 (1802-1952), Chapter XI Industrial Expansion,” Westfield Historian Dorothy Hopkins Curtis describes the Westfield banks, starting with the Bank... more »»
The diner at the corner of Main and Portage, a history mystery solved
July 4, 2012 Recently, several historian clients sent the Westfield Historian a link for a photo for sale on eBay that was identified as “Circa 1912 Photograph Lunch Diner Portage Main St Viaduct Westfield New... more »»
Feedback, photos regarding Bark Grill history and Baideme paintings
June 27, 2012 During the second “field trip” to Donald Bova’s Bark Grill Golden Age Private Family “Museum,” Bova produced a photo album of family photos from the DiPasquale’s Bark Grill era. more »»
A Bark Grill golden age private family ‘museum’ discovered
June 20, 2012 In a recent Buzzings from BeeLines about “Feedback regarding Bark Grill Restaurant history, series,” readers may recall the following paragraph: “When Donald Bova, grandson of Carrie (Bova)... more »»
Feedback regarding Bark Grill Restaurant history series
June 13, 2012 Per requests from readers for photos of other proprietors of the Bark Grill, note the photo of John J. more »»
Recalling some forgotten volunteers in Westfield’s history
June 6, 2012 Sometimes it seems like the universe is directing attention and focus on an unanticipated historic topic. Such was and is the case regarding volunteerism in Westfiel. more »»
The Old Presbyterian Burial Ground is rich in history
June 6, 2012 First published May 31, 1984. On or near Memorial Day almost everyone visits a cemetery to decorate the grave of a loved one. more »»
Memories and history of the Volusia Post Office
May 30, 2012 In August 2011, the Dibble’s Dabbles of Aug. 9, 1984, “Westfield mail was once carried in handkerchief,” was republished. more »»
Field of Honor was dedicated on Memorial Day 37 years ago
May 30, 2012 First published May 24, 1984. more »»
Bark Grill photo essay
May 23, 2012 Part 4 As this story has unfolded, it has undergone several revisions as well as corrections. more »»
A historical look back at the history of the Bark Grill
May 16, 2012 Part 3 Three other sources have provided more documented historical information about the property and owners of the Bark Grill, even prior to its existence - old maps, old directories, and title... more »»
When May arrives, we remember Mama
May 16, 2012 First published May 10, 1984. Glancing at the calendar for May, I notice that Sunday, the 13th is in red and designated as Mother’s Day. more »» |
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