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The pennsylvania turnpike, a history cupper, dan on. The pennsylvania magazine of history and biography is a quarterly historical journal published by the historical society of pennsylvania. This pictorial history is destined to become a nostalgic keepsake for the local history buff or the casual reader. Web site of the bedford county historical societybchs, bedford pa, new books. Dec 11, 2009 revolutionary patriots in erie county, pa by sons of the american revolution. History topography dauphin cumberland franklin bedford. Magazinestyled website about contemporary culture, politics, and business history, crafted to engage readers on topics ranging from civil rights history to the power of the entertainment industry, environmental politics, sports history, music, film, and the media. The mission of the bedford county historical society is to document, preserve, protect and promote the history and heritage of bedford county, pennsylvania.
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