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02-APR-2008

Left Empty - Lost Creek, PA

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Belinda McGrath Notz 08-May-2018 21:08
Belinda McGrath Notz
Re the pink double: Yes, Tillie Kutchinsky, postmaster, and Ann and Joe Hardy lived in it. I am still in touch with their daughter Barbara Hardy who now lives in Shenandoah Heights. Anne-Louise and Babe, now deceased, bought our (McGrath) property, which included the house, bar, garage, and hotel. The house alone still stands, which I saw recently when I attended my godfather Herbie Wood's funeral. So many homes are gone or in disrepair. Sad. It was a great place to grow up.
Warren Dean 17-Jun-2013 00:07
Dave, I was wondering if you could tell me anything about the bell in front of Trinity Academy in Lost Creek. Saw it on a road trip today and am interested in the history. Thanks.
mike 25-May-2013 16:06
I was hoping someone could assist me . My grandmother was raised in a home in Lost Creek . I know it is crumbling and in disrepair . Her last name was Monahan . Her father was a barber and ran the shop from his house . I am told till this day the barber chair is still in the home ....if anyone can help email me at dkordic@comcast.net
mike 25-May-2013 16:06
I was hoping someone could assist me . My grandmother was raised in a home in Lost Creek . I know it is crumbling and in disrepair . Her last name was Monahan . Her father was a barber and ran the shop from his house . I am told till this day the barber chair is still in the home ....if anyone can help email me at dkordic@comcast.net
Megan McHugh 29-Dec-2012 04:14
My dad grew up in Lost Creek in the 50s and 60s. As a kid, I was fascinated by the abandoned,crumbling home next door to my grandmother's and the detached garages that seemed ready to cave in at any moment.
Dave Perez19-Jun-2012 14:38
Thank you Joe and Peter for your comments and your kind words. I live next door to this pink double that has been abandoned for well over two decades. It is crumbling before my very eyes. These old homes were beautiful and well kept up back in the days when Lost Creek was a thriving community. Herb and Virg (Virginia) Wood still live across the street from our home. Trisha and Nuff passed away recently, leaving yet another home vacant. Anne-Louise and Babe live 2 houses down at the corner. We three families are all that's left on this block, but it's still a great place to live. Thanks for visiting my site.

Dave
Peter Schroebel 19-Jun-2012 08:19
Nice work and sad times. Joseph is my Uncle and the best time that I ever had was in Lost Creek. There were truly great people there and fun for all age, hiking, hunting, exploring, swimming and fruit tree galore. And the Kielbasy I can't forget that either and guess I never will! Soda was delivered to the door and so was the beer as I remember as most families had one car and some had no vehicles. I still picture the town as I saw it as a kid and loved every minute of being there too. Lost Creek was to be my end of days place and a place I will always call home. It sad to see the town fall apart as the economics, fuel and lack of jobs prevents any new people from coming into town. I live in Keedysville, Maryland now but, I do frequent the area whenever I can do so. I remember the Post Office, the Gassy, the Church Bazaars and I can still remember the people, it was truly a great place.
Joseph Salokas 27-May-2012 03:53
Dave ,Great job of photography and documentary,I was born and raised in Lost Creek ,this particular flamingo shade home once belonged to Tillie Kutchinsky postmaster ,and Ann and Joe Hardy a Coal Miner .This also served as a local post office, As a young boy I painted this home several times . It was a beautiful proud residence in the 40s,50s. What a shame and waste of a grand home .I once lived at High Rd around the bend.Sad to see West End and Lost Creek Firehouse and most residences in such deplorable condition. It was a great place to live,hard working God fearing ,proud people. Eventually I also had to leave the valley in the early 60s because of economic conditions,and moved to NJ. As a young lad i also worked in the local auto body shops ,and coal holes or independent mines,until market declined ,due to oil demand the new energy,at that point in time. Hoping the natural gas industry may bring some relief to the hard coal area.It's a shame our gov dosen't back the hard coal industry ,a reliable source of energy .A lot of coal still remains ,we were once proud people ,it can have a resurgance ,be stripmined economically and scrubber technology needs a little gov tweeking . Coal to Gas ,it's there,why not capitolize on it?/ Tear down old homes ,recycle old seasoned lumber there is a big market for lumber,doors knobs,fixtures The rest grind for nulch,brand new industry for the area,and cleanup all in one. There is still Black Diamonds in those Mountains . We also have a home in Upper Wiliam Penn ,and although most of old friends have passed on and the few left are precious,it's Home.NEVER EVER GIVE UP" Grat site congrats keep up the good work.
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