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April 10th 1876 Frackville was incorporated as the Borough of Frackville.
It is known that two groups of petitions had presented petitions each seeking court approval for the naming of the new Borough.
One group wanted the community to be named “Frackville”.
What was the second group’s petition asking for the Borough to be named?
A: “Mountain City”
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Manufactured in 1962 by the Roustabout Company in Frackville, the Trivan was a 3 wheeled lorry with a fully enclosed cab for 2 people.
How many were built and sold?
A: 112
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The Frackville Community Ambulance Association purchased its first vehicle in 1947, what was it?
A: 1948 Wagner-Meteor Cadillac.
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In what is now the Zion Lutheran Church parking lot there was once a business.
Name that business.
A: White Spot
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What Frackville funeral home has been serving the community since 1991.
A: Albert Gricoski Funeral Home
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Where is the “Frackville Train Station” located today?
A: Temple, PA
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Baby Boomers once danced, or bought dresses at great prices here.
Now you can purchase affordable health or Medicare supplements, annuities and life insurance here.
A: Goal Line Financial Services
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The Lehigh Restaurant, operated for many years as Swade’s Restaurant, saw its demise when a spectacular electrical fire destroyed it on what date?
A: May 3, 2000.
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What Frackville general practice law firm has produced three Court of Common Pleas judges since it was founded in 1976?
A: Rubright, Domalakes, Troy & McDonald.
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On what street was “the old footbridge”?
A: Frack Street
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Before a building stood at the current location of the Michael J. O’Connor and Associates law office how was the land used?
A: As a Baseball Field
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The former ACME grocery store’s grand opening was hosted by two stars, who were they?
A: Sally Star and Wee Willie Weber
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This funeral home has been serving the community for over 130 years?
A: Nice-Hart Funeral Home
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What were the two ice cream parlors at the Altamont end of town?
A: Caravel and Ken’s Creamy Cone
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One of those ice cream parlors served a big 64 oz milk shake, called what?
A: The monster.
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Where was the community Christmas tree displayed in the 1960s?
A: Intersection of Frack and Lehigh.
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Under Governor Dick Thornburgh this man was acting Secretary of General Services on January 20th 1979 before being confirmed by the State Senate.
He was the “man who put Frackville on the map”.
Who was he?
A: Walter A. Baran
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What year did Interstate 81, also known as the “American Legion Memorial Highway” open up to Frackville?
A: 1969
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What is the oldest business still in operation in Frackville?
A: Domalakes Insurance.
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Known as a walking history book this saw filer got his nickname when he wore a pumpkin on his head to a Halloween party as a school boy.
Who was he?
A: Francis (Punk) Keiffer.
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Which FBPA member was voted “Best Shopping Center” in 2009 through Schuylkill Living Magazine?
A: Schuylkill Mall
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What year did the Frackville Free Public Library open?
A: 1939
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Where did Frackville High School hold its first game, “under the lights”?
A: Current Frackville Girls Softball field on High Street
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What was the name of the electric horse from Alexander’s 5&10?
A: Sandy
