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Going to kick off a new set of posts today with "Mars Map Monday". Check back each Monday for a spotlight article on a map of our area and the history behind it.![]()
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Today we’re featuring the work of Thaddeus Mortimer Fowler (1842-1922) and the infamous "Fowler Maps."![]()
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During the late 19th and early 20th century, over the course of 20 years, Mr. Fowler concentrated his hand-drawn works on the state of Pennsylvania. He traversed our our great state producing over 200 beautifully crafted, birds-eye-view maps. The map of Mars was drawn by A. E. Downs, who often worked with Mr. Fowler. ![]()
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"With surprising simplicity and startling accuracy, T.M. Fowler was able to capture at the time what a camera could not. Each work serves as a snapshot of America during the turn of the twentieth century providing a unique perspective and insight into the past."![]()
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Mr. Fowler’s life story and many of his maps are available for digital review through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Pennsylvania State Archives. Superior, high-resolution versions are also available at the Library of Congress website. ![]()
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You can find his renditions of Butler City, Harmony, Evans City, New Castle, Rochester, and many, many others here: ![]()
www.phmc.state.pa.us/bah/dam/mg/di/m011_0567/Fowler.htm![]()
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If you’d like to view this map in person, stop by MAHLS any Friday, 10am – 2pm. We have a large copy of it proudly displayed in the new Library / Community Room. ![]()
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Discussion Question: Can you identify any of the buildings that are still around town, or maybe even your own house?
Less than a WEEK until the Mars New Year Festival lands in town! ![]()
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The MAHLS Campus will be open to guests during Festival. Train rides will be offered: ![]()
-Friday, June 9th from 10am-2pm then from 5pm – 8pm![]()
-Saturday, June 10th from 12pm – 4pm (weather depending)![]()
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All buildings, including the caboose, will be open:![]()
-Friday from 10am-2pm then from 5pm-8pm![]()
-Saturday 12pm – 8pm![]()
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We will have a variety of hands-on "Original STEAM", Space, and Mars History-related activities for guests to explore including:![]()
-Vintage communication displays ![]()
-Moments in Space History video – shown in our new Library Room![]()
-Model railroad display![]()
-Locomotion exhibits![]()
-Rope making![]()
-Corn grinding![]()
-Wind and water pumps![]()
-Hit-or-Miss Engine demos![]()
-Other play-based learning activities for kids![]()
-And much, much more!![]()
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Also, stop by the Post Office on Grand Ave to view our vintage postal truck!![]()
www.marsnewyear.com
We are OPEN for train rides and tours today, Friday June 2nd, from 10am – 2pm! Pack a snack and head on down to visit! (And as always, please be careful while parking and walking to us.)![]()
For more about our train rides: marshistory.org/ride-the-shortline-rr/
Today was absolutely record-breaking for MAHLS!! We want to thank everyone who came out to visit, ride, and explore. We hope you had as much fun as we did and that you come back to see us again soon!![]()
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(If you have pictures from your visit, we’d love to see them posted in the comments! Our volunteers were so busy we didn’t have a chance to take many.)
Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. From 1868 to 1970, it was observed on May 30. (Wikipedia)![]()
For this year’s ceremony see the Adams Township War Memorial page www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100024018242704 The local service is always held the weekend before Memorial Day.