Posts by Derrick Smith
Irish-Townsend House – Investigation
Irish-Townsend House – Investigation August 11, 2023 New Brighton, PA Investigation The small suburb of New Brighton, PA rests a short distance outside the main city in southwestern Pennsylvania of Pittsburgh and holds an incredible amount of history within its relatively small city limits. Many of the locals are well aware of…
Read MoreBlennerhassett Hotel – A Shared Experience
Following our involvement with the Appalachian ParaCon and the Blennerhassett Hotel investigation this past year we had the opportunity to keep in touch with some of those who stopped by and met us. We hope we get the chance to investigate with some of these great people and this is highlighted by our communication with…
Read MoreEagle Hotel – Investigation
Eagle Hotel – Investigation July 8, 2023 Waterford, PA Investigation This small, blue collar town just south of Erie, PA was once a main hub for travelers and the town’s economy boomed with the influx of jobs with the increase of small inns. In time, the Eagle Hotel would act as a…
Read MoreIrish-Townsend House – History
Irish-Townsend House 1229 7th Avenue New Brighton, PA 15066 Only a small distance north from Pittsburgh, PA and situated along the Beaver River, the small suburb of New Brighton holds a slew of history practically hidden in plain sight yet is well versed to all locals of not only the town but also…
Read MoreProspect Place – Follow Up Investigation
Prospect Place – Follow Up Investigation June 23, 2023 Trinway, OH Investigation The little known mansion, formerly known as Trinway Mansion, holds such a full history and significance not only to the small town in central Ohio but also the entire country. Prospect Place, now an educational center and living history museum,…
Read MoreEagle Hotel – History
The Eagle Hotel 32 High Street Waterford, PA 16441 About two hours north of Pittsburgh, PA and much closer to the small town of Erie, PA, this small town was once a main focal point and significant gateway for travelers. The town exploded with numerous inns for those passersby and eventually the hotel became…
Read MoreJudson House – Investigation
Judson House May 20, 2023 Waterford, PA Investigation Roughly two hours north of the closest major city of Pittsburgh, PA, the little known but extremely important small town of Waterford, PA is a hidden gem of historical significance. At one time, this small town was larger than its neighboring town of Erie, PA…
Read MorePoasttown Elementary School – Recap
Judson House – History
Judson House 103 High Street Waterford, PA 16441 The tale of carpenter to business owner to political powerhouse is a cliche tale usually left to day time television to produce. However, in the small town of Waterford, PA, just south of Erie, PA, this exact story was told through Amos Judson. He left his…
Read MorePoasttown Elementary School – Investigation
Poasttown Elementary April 1, 2023 MIddletown, OH Investigation As if still in operation, this stupendous three story brick structure is situated in the small town of Middletown, Ohio hidden in plain sight amongst the woodlands and winding waterways of southwest Ohio. Even before the elementary school broke these grounds, a pair of train…
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