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About Our Museum
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<DIV><FONT size=3> Operated under the auspices of the Historical Society
of the Blairsville Area (HSBA), the Museum was established in 1986 through the efforts of many individuals interested in preserving
and promoting local heritage. Because of the Society's efforts Blairsville has become one of the best documented
towns in Indiana County.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3> The HSBA Museum is located at 116 East Campbell
Street, Blairsville, PA 15717, and is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM, or by appointment.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=3> If you have any questions about the museum, or
need information of a genealogial or historic nature, contact the HSBA at (724)-459-0580 or </FONT><A href="mailto:hsba@verizon.net"
><FONT size=3>hsba@verizon.net</FONT></A><FONT size=3>.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT size=3> Among several points of interest
in the Museum are:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=3>The Transportation And Industrial Room</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=3>The Map Room</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=3>The Children's Room</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=3>A Kitchen And Restroom For Earlier Times</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=3>The Third Floor Library (Featuring Over 2,000 Books)</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=3>The Museum Gift Shop</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV align=left><FONT size=3><STRONG> </STRONG>The HSBA
depends upon the support of the community and individuals to continue the goals of preserving and promoting area
history. Members receive a bimonthly subscription of the "Heritage and History" newsletter.
Annual membership dues are:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=3>Lifetime Membership $150.00</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=3>Contributing Membership $20.00</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=3>Business and Professional Membership $15.00</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=3>Regular Membership $10.00</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT size=3>Student Membership $3.00</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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Everyone here at the HSBA thanks you for visiting this website! Please visit again!
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The Story Of The Blairsville Bandstand
Blairsville's "Diamond" was carved out of the woods
during July and August of 1818, when the original street plan was laid out for the town. It was the hub of activity
for the new community. The Bandstand was dedicated on August 13, 1895, and became the structure for highlighting bands
such as the Blairsville Blues, Blacklick Grays, and the Blairsville City Band. Over the objections of many of the citizenry,
the Bandstand was demolished in 1927, in reference to Route 22, which at the time cut through the town as Market Street.
This is a picture of the new Bandstand which was erected in the fall of 1999.
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