Category Archives: Felton Businesses

Felton History: 1920’s? Borland Truck

Posted on December 19, 2014 by vickiwees

Felton Historian, Randall Brown, told me this company, Borland, was big in the area. Can anyone tell me more or help me date the photo using the truck & clothing as hints? The back of the photo says, “near Felton”. … Continue reading →

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Felton History: 1951 – Little Miss Timber Day (3 photos)

Posted on December 11, 2014 by vickiwees

Photo #1: Little Miss Timber Days, Jeannette Thompson, photo 1951: Photo #2: Pattie Dee Klein’s store on Hwy 9, South Felton, 1948. Courtesy Patsy (Klein) Wright. Photo #3: Patsy (Klein) Wright’s “foreign make” car.

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Felton History: 1960’s Bob Judd Quartet at Costella’s

Posted on November 7, 2014 by vickiwees

Joseph Di Benedetto, who played drums in the band has kindly sent a photo of the band that was in this Costella’s ad circa 1960’s. Scroll down to see photo. Thanks Joseph! Costella’s Ad: Photo of Bob Judd Band:

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Felton: Post Office – circa 1930’s

Posted on October 18, 2014 by vickiwees

Unidentified photo of woman and child in front of Felton Post Office, circa 1930’s?

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Hwy 9: circa 1947 (2 photos)

Posted on June 13, 2014 by vickiwees

New Costella’s Chalet rebuilt after the 1946 fire. Courtesy of Jim Costella: Photo #1: Photo #2:  

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Felton History: Map ca. 1930’s Felton

Posted on June 2, 2014 by vickiwees

After an article came out in the Press Banner about my listing and selling the old Felton Grove Dance Hall, I got a call from local resident Fred Latta who put me in touch with a wonderful 93 year old … Continue reading →

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Hwy 9: 1930’s Photos (2)

Posted on May 19, 2014 by vickiwees

Check out these 2 awesome photos! One week I get photo #1 from reader Jim Costella and a week later photo #2 from Thelma Dalman. Both have deep roots in Felton. Photo #1: Photo #2:

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Felton Businesses: Costella’s Chalet

Posted on May 5, 2014 by vickiwees

You can see Costella’s Chalet in the header of this blog. Far left, 1947. Does anyone out there remember Bob Judd and his music?

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Downtown Felton: Felton Bowl Ad

Posted on April 21, 2014 by vickiwees

This ad brings back many happy memories. Photo courtesy of Jo Chaney. Thanks Jo!

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Highway 9: Felton Bowl 1950’s

Posted on March 20, 2014 by vickiwees
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