Monthly Archives: January 2011

Feeding Duquesne

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Jim

If you would go back to Duquesne today, you would find what I call a rather “limited” number of grocery stores. Specifically ONE, and that would be Save-A-Lot Food Store in the Duquesne Plaza on what used to be North … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne Buildings, Food and Restaurants, Stores and Businesses | 39 Comments

Holy Name Grade School Update!

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Jim

For those of us who were members of the Holy Name Grade School 8th Grade Graduating Class of 1965, I offer the following update about our Sisters of Saint Joseph educators. First Grade                                                                                                                                    Sister Incarnata – left the SSJ … Continue reading →

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More About The Thanksgiving Snow Storm In Duquesne – 1950

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Jim

I came across some additional pictures of the BIG Thanksgiving Snow Storm of November, 1950. I have no idea of who the people are in the photos, but I am fairly sure of the vantage point from where they were … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne History, Historic Events, Holidays - Non-Christmas and New Years, Wintertime | 9 Comments

The Hunky’s Shopping Mecca

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Jim

Retail Roots I have spent over 35 years managing retail stores. I have had the privilege of working for some very prestigious companies to include the likes of Federated Department Stores’ Rich’s in Atlanta, Ga. I have often wondered where … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Restaurants, Life in General, McKeesport, Stores and Businesses | 24 Comments

The Way We Were or Where Are They Now?????

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Jim

OK, let’s get one thing straight. I am not a gushy sentimentalist. However, when I decided to begin this blog, little did I know how much I would enjoy thinking about various experiences as I grew up. I can’t help … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name | 12 Comments

A Snowy Day in 1950

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Jim

I was rummaging through some old photos that I had fogotten about and unearthed two photos dated on the back. However, the date on one was different than the other. I was reminded of the big storm in 1950 and think … Continue reading →

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The Duquesne Hunky Wedding Celebrations

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Jim

I googled hunky weddings to see what information I would find. Unfortunately, not much came up that related to a hunky wedding as you and I think of it. Instead, what surfaced were all types of information about men who … Continue reading →

Posted in Hunky Celebrations, Life in General, My Hunky Family | 5 Comments

Holy Name’s Sister Acts

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Jim

When I started this blog, I thought that I would eventually run out of ideas about what to write. I was convinced that I had a finite supply of stories and once I exhausted them, I’d have to shift to … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name | 21 Comments

Updates – Providing the Lane for the Memories

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Jim

Just a quick update on this blog. I found some old photos of several familiar places in Duquesne that I thought you’d enjoy. In the header of the blog is Duquesne City Bank, the rounded facade of the building located … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne Buildings, Miscellaneous | 8 Comments

Duquesne’s Dining Delights

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Jim

I have been a retail manager for over 35 years. From my humble beginnings, I have been privileged to work for many large companies throughout my career thus far. My first “assignment” was folding donut boxes at Bon Bon Bakery. … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Restaurants, Stores and Businesses | 27 Comments