Contemporary History #16 - It's a Sign
Usually, I find the topic, research the topic, write the post, and then post it. I'm doing this one a bit backwards. This time, I found the topic, am posting it, and then I'll do the research, or perhaps we all will (meaning you tell me, please), and then I'll revise it! Why am I doing it this way? It is because I know so many of "us" are interested in this sign. We have seen or heard of this sign. We wanted to know what had become of it. So, I don't want to hold out until I learn more about it before I post it to the Drums of Drums, PA. You will want to see this. So, without further ado, and the facts, here it is and it is, indeed, a sign, a sign of things gone by and yet to come!
A few weeks ago, I had reason to visit the town offices over at Can-Do Corporate Center. As I drove past the building to park, the sign caught my eye. My wife thought I was crazy when I said, "I have to go back and take a photo of that sign!" And then did.
Now I have to start finding out the answers. Why is it there? Is it the original sign of my memories? If so, who refurbished it? If not, who had it made? Where has it been these past 50+, give or take, years. What does, or did, "Mountain Top - 15" mean? What does "Founded 1876" mean? Is there any significance to the phrase "...FOR MAN OF THAT NAME" as opposed to "for A man..." (which, by the way, is how my memory remembered it was written)?
If you know any of the answers to these questions, leave a comment below. If you want it published, I will approve and publish it. If you leave contact information, I won't approve the message but I will contact you. As our "cousin" Gary found out, it sometimes takes me a while to find the comments so bear with me. But, please let us all know what you know about this sign.
