| submitted on November 23, 2009 1:39 PM EST |
| Name: |
Mike Kotyk |
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michaelkotyk@hotmail.com |
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A really great memorial to what looked like a wonderful town. I grew up in Wilkes-Barre and will soon be moving to Carbondale
after spending 20 years in the US Navy. Both of my grandfathers worked in the coal mines near Pittston so I have a soft spot
for the old mining communities. I remember the Centralia fire being in the news during the early 80s. It's sad to watch a
good town fade away. |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Wikipedia search |
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| submitted on October 8, 2009 6:29 PM EST |
| Name: |
Louise |
| Email Address: |
loubee3@verizon.net |
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This is a great site. I love the pictures of our families in front of your shrine. Say hi to Brunie.
Louise |
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| submitted on September 15, 2009 12:44 AM EST |
| Name: |
Billy Diamond |
| Email Address: |
liaisonmedia@aol.com |
| Web site URL: |
www.notjustspeaking.com |
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Thank you sir for taking the time to not only contact me back, but also for investing your time and energy into the history
that you share here. You have made me feel as though I have walked where you and many other residents have walked and have
felt a sense of what you had called home. Thank you! |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Research of Byrnesville on the internet, after taking picture of the Wash House & emailing with Mike. |
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| submitted on September 4, 2009 8:26 AM EST |
| Name: |
Bathsheba Monk |
| Email Address: |
bathshebamonk@hotmail.com |
| Web site URL: |
www.bathshebamonk.com |
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Hi Mike, I enjoyed looking at these pictures. I am a PA fiction writer and I am very interested in making the past and present
of our state come alove in stories. Best regards, Bathsheba |
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it's a long story |
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| submitted on September 4, 2009 8:26 AM EST |
| Name: |
Bathsheba Monk |
| Email Address: |
bathshebamonk@hotmail.com |
| Web site URL: |
www.bathshebamonk.com |
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Hi Mike, I enjoyed looking at these pictures. I am a PA fiction writer and I am very interested in making the past and present
of our state come alove in stories. Best regards, Bathsheba |
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it's a long story |
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| submitted on August 11, 2009 12:54 AM EST |
| Name: |
Robert A. Bonner |
| Email Address: |
rbonner69@yahoo.com |
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Mike, I just wanted to commend you on a great layout and documentation/preservation of this landmark place. I frequent the
area and love history, and the more I delve into Centralia's past, along with Byrnesville's, it makes me proud that at one
time these 2 communities thrived and prospered. I look forward to meeting people from there and surrounding areas that can
give us a slice of history as they lived it and we can all share for future generations to come. Your towns will forever be
etched within. Keep the faith and good health to resume such a journey in time. |
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Been a fan of history and always go back to Byrnesville and Centralia for a look. |
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| submitted on July 21, 2009 6:16 PM EST |
| Name: |
Jen |
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vannity_angel@hotmail.com |
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It really is a shame to think that this whole disaster in Centralia could have been easily prevented. It is a very tragic
story. These pictures very clearly show the beauty of the past with the sadness of the now. I hope people in the future have
learned from what happened here and in Centralia, so it never happens again. |
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| submitted on July 1, 2009 8:16 PM EST |
| Name: |
Thomas Ebenhoe |
| Email Address: |
thomas.ebenhoe@gmail.com |
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I can't imagine seeing my home town where my family was deeply rooted be dismantled before my very eyes...piece by piece.
It must take a strong man. Very impressive documentation and photos. The lot layout was interesting and helped paint a crystal
clear picture of the town. I am quite interested in my own home town, although with 100,000 people, it's a little harder
to keep track of the history. It's comforting to know that in a life that moves so quick, someone has taken the time to remember
the sanctity of family and simplicity. Thanks. |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Wikipedia while reading about Centralia, PA |
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| submitted on June 28, 2009 4:53 AM EST |
| Name: |
Shawn Gaughan |
| Email Address: |
irshdockwkr@aol.com |
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Outstanding site, nice features. My great grandfather was Phil Gaughan & grandfather Anthony. Pop married Ellen Brennan(Girardville)&
had four children,Tony jr., Gerald(my Dad), Phil, & Maryellen. Can't wait to show my Nan(Ellen),now 90, your site. Was wondering
if there were any pics or info you or anyone could share about the Gaughan barroom? Miss the summer bonfire,a highlight from
my childhood. Fine work sir. |
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new your site was under construction through research |
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| submitted on April 23, 2009 10:24 AM EST |
| Name: |
John P Garrah |
| Email Address: |
ogara@ptd.net |
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This is very fine effort. As a
decendent of Centralia/Aristes early
settlers, I really enjoyed the history.
Many members of my family are in St. Ignatius cemetery; including by Great-Grand Parents: Patrick and Margaret Lyons Garrah. |
| How did you hear about this site? |
surfing |
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| submitted on March 31, 2009 6:10 AM EST |
| Name: |
Ed Byrnes |
| Email Address: |
edwardbyrnes@comcast.net |
| Web site URL: |
www.neterm.net/Byrnesville.html |
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Excellent site Mike. Wonderful pictures. You are doing a great job preserving and kindling meaningful memories as well as
writing history which might otherwise be lost. The best to your continued efforts! |
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Search Engines |
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| submitted on March 11, 2009 7:18 AM EST |
| Name: |
Doreen Johannesson |
| Email Address: |
playzwitscissrz@aol.com |
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| Comments: |
I spent many summers of my life visiting my family, The Murphy's. I miss Byrnesville. |
| How did you hear about this site? |
browsing |
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| submitted on February 25, 2009 9:24 AM EST |
| Name: |
bob polukis |
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greybuzzard@verizon.net |
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| Comments: |
like going back in time// |
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browsing |
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| submitted on February 5, 2009 9:52 AM EST |
| Name: |
Perino Bevivino |
| Email Address: |
bevivinos@verizon.net |
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Very, very professionally done.
He bakes good Italian bread too!!! |
| How did you hear about this site? |
Mike is my Brother-inLaw |
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| submitted on January 23, 2009 8:33 AM EST |
| Name: |
Ann Marie Schetroma |
| Email Address: |
schetrom@ptd.net |
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| Comments: |
Happy to see you're back online!!!! |
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| submitted on December 23, 2008 3:18 PM EST |
| Name: |
Mark , Betty Schreffler |
| Email Address: |
1nana@tds.net |
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| Comments: |
nice pictures |
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| submitted on November 27, 2008 11:37 AM EST |
| Name: |
Mike Reilley |
| Email Address: |
mpreil@aol.com |
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| Comments: |
Welcome to my Byrnesville history web site. Be sure to check all the links to other Byrnesville web sites. Turn on your speakers
if you would like some nice music. Please let me know if you would like to add any related comments, stories or pictures to
the web page. |
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