Jeffrey Snedden
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Aliquippa, PA, United States
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Past articles by Jeffrey:
Jeffrey Snedden: Beaver County provided pivotal role in Underground Railroad circuit
Western Pennsylvania factored heavily in the transport of slaves through the Underground Railroad. → Read More
Histories & Mysteries: Journey to the past with canal boat rides, water wells and Native American discoveries
As many have surely noticed, our winters aren’t nearly as severe as they used to be. Yes, we still get the sub-zero temperatures and late-season → Read More
Histories & Mysteries: Columnist marks fifth year exploring Beaver County and region’s remarkable past
Over the years, we have explored in great detail just about every nook and cranny of our county. We also have broadened our scope to include much of western Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh, areas that have played key roles in the development of Beaver County’s communities. I have enjoyed learning more about these areas as I have researched them for the column. → Read More
Histories & Mysteries: Midland emerges from humble farmland to industrial giant in under 15 years
If there is one lesson that history teaches us, it’s that change is inevitable. With that said, I want to address our readers on a personal level to begin this week’s column.When I began writing Histories & Mysteries almost five years ago, my professional life was in a state of flux. I had left a nearly 15-year career in the airline industry and made the decision to pursue teaching. I enrolled… → Read More
Histories & Mysteries: The Renaissances of Pittsburgh
With every trip I take around the sun, I begin to realize more and more that time is the greatest resource in this world. No matter how carefully I plan → Read More
Histories & Mysteries: From Revolution to Prohibition, alcohol had an influential role in Beaver County
The date was Jan. 16, 1920, and it was a long time coming.It was on that date that America’s war with alcohol seemed to meet its end. Prohibition would cause an earthquake of debate across the country, with strong sentiments of support outweighing detractors on the national stage.How did America’s love affair with alcohol turn into hatred? For that story, we must venture back to the days of the… → Read More
Histories & Mysteries: Retailmania ran wild in Beaver County
I’ve written in past columns about the power of nostalgia, and about how I never know exactly which subjects are going to elicit the biggest reactions from readers. This past week, I was once again reminded of the effect that one simple photo can have on hundreds of people.The photo in question was posted on my Facebook page. It featured a former shopping outlet that evidently still pulls on the… → Read More
Histories & Mysteries: The Beaver County Exposition
Springtime officially arrived last week, which means that we are only a few short months away from the start of carnival and fair season. If you close → Read More
Histories & Mysteries: Back to the Future in Beaver County II
The readers of “Histories & Mysteries” are as loyal as they come. We get a good bit of mail – both electronic and snail – each week, but some columns seem to really strike a chord and bring an uptick in that department. The “Back to the Future” edition last month was one of those. Since so many of you enjoyed that column, I figured why not do another one this month? I dusted off the ol’ time… → Read More
1833 map gives insight into Beaver County history, what could have been
Many names are associated with the history of Beaver County. One name that gets left out quite often is Marcus Tullius Cicero Gould, better known as simply M.T.C. Gould, who → Read More
Enjoy the history of Crows Run valley while you can
The Crows Run Valley, which is planned to be a part of Freedom Road construction, was a desirable location as far back as the post-Revolutionary War era, and much of → Read More
Historic Greersburg Academy in need of repairs
Major work is needed on the Greersburg Academy building in Darlington. This former schoolhouse and railroad depot is quite possibly the oldest standing structure in Beaver County and one of → Read More
Frankfort Springs mineral resort lost in time
Turn back the clock to the 19th century, and you will find that people enjoyed resort vacations just like many people today. However, their vacations involved long, arduous treks across → Read More
Downtown areas once defined our communities, and could once again
The downtown business district was once Beaver County's heartbeat, the prototypical “Main Street, USA.” → Read More
Riding the airwaves: Beaver County's radio history
Beaver County entered the radio age on May 25, 1948. → Read More
Turning pages of the past: Old trade directory is a helpful historical tool
The 1956 Beaver County Trade Directory is one of many such expanded directories published before widespread television advertising that provides a wealth of knowledge about the businesses of Beaver County's → Read More
Beyond the "Great Bend:" Industry and the $6 million dam
The “Great Bend” of the Ohio River has been considered a natural, navigational landmark as far back to the days of Native Americans in our region. A significant construction project → Read More
Blizzard of 1950 buried Beaver County region
The giant snowstorm that pummeled a large part of the country this past weekend had many reminiscing on previous blizzards that buried our region. While most of our area dodged → Read More
Rural living has never been easy, but these Beaver County communities persevere
While Beaver County's more urban communities were beginning to see the fruit of modern living beginning in the 1800s, those in the wooded, agriculturally driven areas were still living what → Read More
Beaver County once was Valley of Glass
While steel most certainly dominated the 20th century in our area, it was a different industry that paved the way for the elaborate growth of Rochester and Monaca. → Read More