Taylor Borough Historical Pictures
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Pictured to the left is the original home of Ira C. Atherton.  The residence was built on 422 South Main Street by Willard Atherton.

The home was destroyed by fire but rebuilt.  It is currently the Davis Funeral Home.
 

The former McKinley Elementary School located on North Main Avenue, across from St.John's Church today.
 

The Taylorville Furniture House dated 1880's.  Today the Main Street structure is home to the Diane Haduck School of Dance.
 

The Taylor United Methodist Church.  It was reportedly constructed on South Main Avenue about the turn of the century (1900's).
 

The original Taylor Borough Hall which stood on the same grounds as the current Municipal Building.  This structure was destroyed by fire in 1973.  Prior to it's destruction the beautiful architectural design adorned Union Street and housed the Police station, library, Mayor's Office and public meeting rooms.  Many of the town's children relied on the large clock located in the steeple to remind them of their curfew time.
 

The Davis's Hotel located on Main Avenue.  The structure still stands today on North Main Street south of Albrecht's Garage.
 

The J. E. Davies Livery & Undertaking Building.  Legend states the once famous 12 Mule Detergent Horses rested here.  The structure is the current home to Albrecht's Auto Body Shop located on North Main Street in the borough.
 
 

The Moffat Coal Company breaker as it appeared some time after the breaker closed.