Interestingly, the first workable gasoline pumps in America were not used for automobiles. Sylvanus F. Bowser sold his 1885 invention to provide a means of pumping oil for use in kerosene lamps and stoves initially. Later, he improved upon the pump by adding safety measures and a hose to directly dispense fuel into automobiles.
Dave Stubbs, a lifelong resident of Williamsburg, Pa, got his start as an automobile enthusiast early on: as a young farm boy of twelve he acquired his first vehicle. Over the years his passion for cars grew to such an extent that he became involved in racing and car restoration. The related memorabilia of autos also appealed to Stubbs, who began collecting gas pumps twenty years ago and shows no sign of slowing his acquisition pace for the fuel-inspired keepsakes.
On Thursday May 24 at 7 p.m. Stubbs will present “All Pumped Up!” at the Lincoln Highway Experience. The program will provide an insider look at the pain-staking process of restoring the antique gasoline pumps that once populated our nation’s filling stations. Restorations of various models will be discussed and viewed, including the 1907- 1949 pumps refurbished by Stubbs and Gordon Zeak housed at the museum. Also touched upon will be newer style pumps that have been turned into collectibles, an assortment of eye-catching pumps that are displayed in the Stubbs workshop, and several farm pumps of sentimental value to the speaker.
The Lincoln Highway Experience is located at 3435 Route 30 East, near Kingston Dam, in Latrobe. Due to limited seating, advanced reservations are required. Visit www.LHHC.org to make reservations through PayPal, or call 724-879-4241. A fee of $10 per person ($7 for Friends of the Lincoln Highway) will include light refreshments.
As most know, Pennsylvania has more miles of trout streams than any other state but Alaska. Now a broad partnership among state parks, Trout Unlimited chapters, cultural and historical attractions, upscale boutique shops, restaurants, and lodging partners has evolved into the amazing 70 mile north/south Laurel Highlands Trout Trail. Because of this partnership, 30+ special events, geared to fly fishermen and their families, will be offered throughout the Laurel Highlands Trout Trail region during the month of May.
Fly Fishing in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania (about an hour east of Pittsburgh) is great all year long. The sheer abundance of high quality streams in this region made it very difficult to identify the prestigious “Top Ten Streams” list. Visit www.LHtrouttrail.com to see the list, each location (by coordinates and also description), the recommended go-to flies and equipment for the Trout Trail, specific PA fishing regulations and license guidelines, a jam-packed calendar of events that will appeal to youth, women and hard core fly-fishermen; and specials that our lodging and restaurant partners are offering visitors this May.
One of the month’s highlights will be the Laurel Highlands Trout Trail Rendezvous scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 2-6 p.m. at Hidden Valley Resort’s beautiful Alpine Lodge, a beautiful mountain resort within the Laurel Highlands. Reservations are required and can be made online at www.LHtrouttrail.com or through the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor, 3435 Route 30 E, Latrobe, PA 15650. The Rendezvous will offer a number of demonstrations, including cooking and fly tying, information booths, fine arts, hearty appetizers and desserts, cash bar, door prizes, and of course, a compelling speaker - world renowned fly fisherman and instructor, George Daniel. A few noteworthy mentions from his lengthy bio is the fact that he was the head coach of the Fly Fishing Team USA in the 2011 World Fly Fishing Championships in Italy; Assistant Coach of the US Youth Fly Fishing Championship, bringing home the gold; numerous individual gold medals; and appearances on ESPN and OLN while competing in the Great Outdoor Games and the Fly Fishing Masters. It’s a given that he logs over 200 days a year on trout waters near and far. He will have autographed copies of his new book, Dynamic Nymphing, available.
Experience fly fishing at its best this May along the Laurel Highlands Trout Trail. Bring family and friends along to enjoy all the special month-long events.
Mark your calendars! The 4th annual Affair with Lincoln has been set for Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the new Lincoln Highway Experience near Kingston Dam in Latrobe.
If you'd like to receive an invitation with all the particulars, please call the Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor office at 724-879-4241.
Thank you to the people named below who have adopted or renewed their Lincoln Highway adopt-a-signs since December, 2011.
Louis Ammon, Verona, PA Andrew Blenko, North Huntingdon, PA Dawn Edmiston, Somerset, PA Stanley Heist, Kennett Square, PA Jean LeGros, Gettysburg, PA Stanley Mutzabaugh, Duncannon, PA Alexandria, Christopher and Victoria Potter by Rebecca Gardner, Latrobe, PA Bruce Ralston, Akron, OH Robert and Virginia Seighman, Latrobe, PA Erik Zaleskiewicz, Westminster, MD
History was made on the famous Lincoln Highway once again, as the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) sponsored the 90th Anniversary of the 1919 Transcontinental Motor Convoy, re-tracing the route of the first U.S. Army Transcontinental Motor Convoy across the United States from Washington D.C. to San Francisco.
Check out this video that was filmed, produced, and posted on YouTube by our college interns Alex Grab and David Komoroski, as they followed the convoy from west of Stoystown, PA to the Westmoreland Mall in Greensburg, PA on June 14, 2009!
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Lincoln Highway Heritage Corridor, 3435 Route 30 East, Latrobe, PA 15650 724-879-4241
