Plenty of people probably remember the Bridgeport Fireman's Fair and plenty probably remember the late Bridgeport Fire Chief Kelly Blackwell. This photo recently provided for the blog shows Blackwel at ceremonies involving the queen of the fair from 1972.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Many are familiar with the Parkette Restaurant located on old Bridgeport Hill today and many probably remember this version of it. For years, it was situated not too far from the current location near the entrance to Colombia Boulevard and the Harrison County Business and Technology Park. 

 

Editor's Note: This ongoing photo feature of pictures from Bridgeport and throughout the Mountain State is part of local historian Richard 

"Dick" Duez's collection. Duez, the unofficial historian of Bridgeport, would appreciate any scanned photos emailed to him for use here or to include in his ongoing efforts to preserve local history. You can email photos, or let him know how to acquire copies of photos you may have in your possession, to Duez at dick.do@frontier.com.