Category Archives: Stores and Businesses

Movin’ On Up to Duquesne Place

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Jim

As I was growing up, Duquesne Place was always held in high regard by many of the residents of Duquesne, my parents included. Living in Duquesne Place was viewed the same as living in New York City’s Upper East Side. … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne Place, Stores and Businesses | 15 Comments

Duquesne’s Nightlight and Lullaby

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Jim

I came across an archive of photographs online a few days ago that I had to share with you.The Library of Congress in Washington D.C. maintains an archive of photographs that contain over 14 million items. Part of those photographs … Continue reading →

Posted in Stores and Businesses, Summertime, The Steel Mills | 21 Comments

Duquesne Trival Pursuit

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Jim

I have been busy reading through all of the comments that have been posted by former and current residents of Duquesne since I began this blog back in November. There have been a lot of blanks that have been filled … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne Buildings, Miscellaneous, Stores and Businesses | 157 Comments

Sweet Indulgences in Duquesne

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Jim

When I began this blog, I vowed that I would not turn it into just another nostalgia blog that talks about the “good ol’ days.” I wanted to be sure that whatever I wrote about, reflected something about my life … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Restaurants, Stores and Businesses | 18 Comments

Duquesne’s Greasy Spoon

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Jim

My father operated a service station on South First Street directly opposite of the Holy Name Rectory. It was named Volk’s Service. I was told that it was a car dealership aone time, as evidenced by a “showroom” that was to … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Food and Restaurants, Parents, Stores and Businesses | 21 Comments

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 | 40 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 | 29 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

Christmas Shopping in Duquesne and McKeesport

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Jim

When I was just a wee one in Duquesne, I remember shopping at Christmas with my mom. Although it is had to imagine if you visit Duquesne today, but as I was growing up, there were a number of shops … Continue reading →

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Veselé Vianoce! It’s Christmas In Duquesne, PA

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jim

Perhaps some of my fondest memories growing up in Duquesne are those associated with the Christmas season. Being part of a HUGE hunky family, Christmas always meant LOTS of celebrating, visiting and fun. Each day leading up to Christmas brought … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas Memories, Church and School - Holy Name, Stores and Businesses | 5 Comments