Vintage Photo Gallery
The Industries of Dead Man's Hollow
There are very few photos left in existence of the industries that once prospered in Dead Man's Hollow. Two of the featured images are of the Union Sewer Pipe Plant as it was during the turn of the 20th century. The other photographs were taken in the years that followed the factory's unfortunate demise.
Early Living in Dead Man's Hollow
Calling Dead Man's Hollow 'home' had an equal amount of advantages and disadvantages. Weather conditions seemed to have the greatest impact on the families that resided there. From flood waters to severe snowstorms, the inhabitants of the hollow learned to adapted with the changing seasons. The photographs below capture the true image of family life in the secluded valley along the Youghiogheny River.
The Bendzuch Children 1924
Winter Entertainment
The Bendzuch House in Dead Man's Hollow
The Boy Scout Camp of Dead Man's Hollow
Even though most of the pipe factory was destroyed by the fire in 1925, several structures on the property were able to escape with little or no damage. The remaining buildings were eventually abandoned by the factory owner and slated for demolition. At this time, a local man by the name of Andy 'Moe' Nemchick acquired the former blacksmith shop with the intent of converting it into a new camp for the local Boy Scout Troop. Once the renovations to the small block building were made, Troop #10 was able to use the 'cabin' at any time of year. The photographs below were taken in the 1930s and feature some of the Scout activities at the camp.
Andy 'Moe' Nemchick
