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Memorial Park
In 1775 the grounds were purchased from Amos Wickersham by the Presbyterian Church for use as a school, church and burial ground. It was originally used as a cemetery. Many of those interred at the burial ground were Danville’s first inhabitants. As with a lot of old cemeteries the upkeep relied on the families of those who were buried there. Since many families moved away or their lines died out the cemetery became an entangled mess of shrubs and vines. With the cemetery in poor condition, the town wanted to clean it up and create a park. The bodies were exhumed and removed in 1908. Grove presbyterian Church officially donated a lot to the town as a public park. In1800 fundraising was conducted to create a memorial for civil war soldiers. You can see the 73’ stone obelisk that was dedicated to the Veterans of the Civil War on May 31, 1909. There has since been other memorials added to commemorate WW1, WW2, and the Vietnam War memorials just to name a few. All of the memorials salute the ultimate sacrifice community members have given to their country. Memorial Park is always a peaceful place to sit and enjoy the weather, taking in the beauty of the majestic trees planted there and the lovely Grove Presbyterian Church directly across Bloom Street. Throughout the park there are paths dedicated to our military servicemen and women which add a level of awe to the experience as well as and chance to enjoy lovely outdoor memorial art and summer concerts that are held in the park.Exercise: Push Ups
Grove Presbyterian church
The Grove Presbyterian was called Mahoning Presbyterian Church and is the oldest religious organization in Danville. During its earliest days when Danville was part of what was the frontier in what was then known as "Mahoning Settlement. Originally services were held at Gen. Montgomery's dwelling house (later in the tour). The first church was built of logs about 1778. While there was a brick church built previously, the one that now stands was built in 1875. Grove Presbyterian Church is built in the Gothic style with large stonework. It occupies the site of the old brick church on the Knoll, surrounded by large trees. The Grove church contains the largest organ in Danville, costing some three thousand dollars at the time.Exercise: Step Ups
Montgomery House Museum
The Montgomery house was home to William Montgomery (1736-1816). William Montgomery was a patriot and soldier for his support of colonial independance, pioneer for his early settling of the area, public servant for his career in pollitics, and abolitionist for his support to end slavery in the New World. During the time William settled the area it was frontier and having experienced indian attacks he would frequently move his family to Fort Augusta in Sunbury for protection. William’s son Daniel opened the first trading post. The town would later be named after him, Danville. The house was originally built in 1777 as a log home. As the home stands today it would be described as being of the Federal style having had several additions. While there used to be a white picket fence atop the rock wall a recent addition is the metal one you see today. The home is owned by the Danville Historical Society and is open as a museum.Exercise: Squats
Old City Hotel
The Montour Trust Company, on Mill Street. The bank was built in 1872 as the Italianate-style City Hotel. The concrete facade was added in the 1920s. To the right of the bank is the Danville Municipal Building, which was formerly the Masonic Temple, and was built in 1920.Exercise: Twists
Montour County Court House
The Montour County Courthouse (1871) is a two-story brick structure built in the Italianate style. It’s upper story has decorative bracketing. The tall narrow windows with arches are typical of the times. The raised porch and cupola add extra architectural details and flair. The east entrance has three white colored stone arches with a balustrade above. There are blank brick bays on either side of the entrance. Architect O'Malley designed the Montour County Courthouse and construction was completed by local builders.Exercise: V Sit Up
Town Park
Riverfront Park was developed in 2010 as a way to define Danville’s greenway for local activity along the Susquehanna River. Riverfront Park provides opportunities for local biking and hiking.The park links the riverfront trail system to F.Q. Hartman Field to the west and the Danville Soccer Park and the proposed North Branch Canal Trail to the east. Other enhancements in the area include Zamboni Park and large murals by local artists which add to the beauty and color of the area.To reach F Q Harman Field follow the earthen levee which protects the community from the flooding of the Susquehanna River and Mahoning Creek.Exercise: Tricep Dips
F Q Hartman Recreational Area
F. Q. HARTMAN, one of the well-to-do and influential citizens of Danville, Pa., who is the proprietor of the Nemoloton Silk Mills of that town, was born at Scranton, Pa., May 3, 1861, and is a son of John G. Hartman, deceased, who was a native of Germany and a mechanic by trade. F. Q. Hartman possesses a good education which he received in the public schools of Scranton. Leaving school when a mere lad he sought employment in the Sagnoit Silk Mills of Scranton remaining with that company many years during which time he became thoroughly familiar with the manufacture of silk. His wide experience in business affairs attracted the attention of the Delaware & Hudson Railroad Company officials who offered him a position as assistant-paymaster of the railroad, which position he accepted; not only did he fulfill his duties with great credit to himself but to his superior officers as well, and upon his resignation from that position of trust he was begged to reconsider his action, and as an inducement, he was offered an increase in salary, but our subject had determined to enter into business on his own account. He removed to Danville and erected a large two-story brick building 53 by 125 feet on Water street and engaged in the manufacture of silk. The mill is equipped with sixteen thousand spindles and gives employment to about three hundred hands who are kept constantly busy in order to keep up with the orders. In 1896 the mill was destroyed by a cyclone and our subject sustained a severe loss; he immediately re-built and enlarged the mill, which is equipped with the most modern machinery. The mill is lighted throughout by. electricity, which is supplied by its own dynamo. Our subject was united in the bonds of matrimony to Genevieve Atwood, a daughter of Eugene Atwood, a silk manufacturer of Stonington, Conn. Mr. Hartman is considered an important factor in the business and industrial interests of Danville, aiding materially in developing its resources. ( Book of Biographies of the Seventeenth Congressional District Published by Biographical Publishing Company of Chicago, Ill. and Buffalo, NY (1899), pg. 586 Transcribed by Tammy L. Clark)Exercise: Arm Twirls
G W Miles House
The George W. Miles house at 20 East Market Street is a three-story corner residence with centered bays on each of its principal facades. The building shares similar features of the Hancock house and is faced with an unusual green serpentine stone.Exercise: Lunges
Thomas Beaver Library
In 1888, thanks to a donation from Thomas Beaver, Danville erected the Thomas Beaver Free Library and YMCA Building. Thomas Beaver was trustee of the Danville Iron and Steel Works; he was a great philanthropist. The building used to house the YMCA which was a fitness center complete with a pool located in the basement. Later in time they would add a bowling alley. The building is made from sandstone with slate oofs. It is in the Queen Anne Second Empire style and features an octagonal cupola, corbelled stone chimneys,and hipped roof tower,The building was designed by architect Charles Wetzel (1922-1898) His early buildings of note include the Italianate Montour County Courthouse (1871) and the now demolished Danville Opera House, which was also Italianate. If you have the opportunity check out the Library’s interior!Exersize: Leg Lifts
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