A collection of NASH yearbooks.
Bullick’s collection includes a myriad
of pieces, including North Allegheny
School District photographs, documents
and sports memorabilia, as well as
toys, household items and tools that
were popular during the 20th century.
Research materials and photos from the
surrounding communities of Bradford
Woods, Ross, Franklin Park, and
Marshall and Pine townships are also
included. Prior to the opening of the
center, Bullick’s collection was on display at the North Allegheny
History Museum at McKnight Elementary School.
“I couldn’t be happier, knowing that my collection will be on
permanent display for everyone to see, for generations to come,”
he said in a statement. Bullick, of Pine, retired from his position
as head of custodial services for North Allegheny School District
in 1996, after a 40-year career with the district.
Bojarski says certain pieces stand out, such as an operational
jukebox from 1954 and an early tabletop pinball machine
allegedly from a speakeasy. The collection also includes
nearly every North Allegheny High School yearbook, as well
as yearbooks from surrounding communities. There’s also a
collection of original Harmony Short Line tickets and a logbook
of McCandless police reports from the 1950s and 1960s.
“A couple of weeks ago, Joe dropped off a 1960 World Series
souvenir program book,” says Bojarski. “That’s plenty fun, but
stapled to one of the pages inside was a ticket from game 6 of the
1960 World Series. It turns out, a good seat for the World Series
cost less than $8 at the time.”
Following its groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 13, 2014, the
heritage center took two years to build.
A “sneak preview” was held during
Community Day on Sept. 10, 2016.
Students from the A.W. Beattie Career
Center contributed 10,200 hours to
the project, gaining experience in
framing walls, wiring, HVAC, window
installation and more. The building
features a 2,140-square-foot upper level
and a 2,060-square-foot basement.
The McCandless Northern Allegheny
Heritage Center is open Wednesday-
Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and
Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to
4 p.m. Other hours are available by
appointment.
“People who stop in can look forward
to an educational experience for all,
bringing back memories for several
generations,” says Bojarski. ■
>> For more information about the Heritage Center, visit townofmccandless.org or call 412.364.0616.
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