Owl Creek Entrance

Residents of Tamaqua’s Owl Creek neighborhood join together to create an exceptional gateway to their community by replacing the gap left behind by the removal of a railroad trestle with a pair of incredible retaining walls puntuated by student art works. Georgine Wentz and Micah Gursky provide the details about the project that is located […]

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Facade Improvement Program

The exteriors of our buildings are like the covers of our books. We need to create attractive covers to encourage people to take a look at the inside. Main Street Manager Linda Yulanavage tells us about Tamaqua’s Facade Easement Program.

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The Story Behind Saving the Shepp House

The story behind the saving of the Daniel Shepp House offers lessons in what civic pride and a spirit of cooperation can achieve. Today the building is part of a legacy to be passed on to future generations. The story, as told by (l-r) Donald Serfass, Paul Dodson, and Gary Marchalk, is a compelling one.

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