Unlocking the Hidden Beauty of Lock Haven, PA

[@Davewilliamson5w]

My hometown! I boat on this river. The gate on the railroad is for when the river gets to flood stage they close them to protect the city. It's part of the levee system. The building with the bells is the Clinton County Courthouse. My girlfriend works there. I work for the Piper Aviation Museum. I helped with that Twin Comanche up on the poles. The Grasshopper is inside. The 72 flood was halfway up those big hangar doors you walked past. The water mark is displayed inside on the doors. Piper ended production in Lock Haven in 1984.

[@jennsylvania1633]

Hi Dave, thank you for all the added information. I think that I'm going to have to go back and visit the Piper Museum. I really like Lock Haven... it's a nice town with a lot of history. I'm in the area quite often. Any recommendations on favorite places to eat?

[@Davewilliamson5w]

@@jennsylvania1633Depends on what you're in the mood for? The Old Corner at the corner of Grove St. and E. Church St. has some great pub fare. Open late 7 days per week. The Main St. Grill is also a fine establishment offering full dinner service. I love working for the museum. The history is unbelievable. Our town built over 75000 airplanes! My family owns a hangar across the runway from the museum. My Dad is 83 and still has a Boeing Stearman biplane.

[@brookerohm9119]

Love your content. I really enjoy the PA towns exploration. You should do a train ride in Jim Thorpe area, the town, and any of the lakes up there.

[@jennsylvania1633]

Hi Brooke, thank you so much for the kind words. It's always nice hearing that videos are enjoyed by the viewers. : ) Jim Thorpe area? Absolutely! I have been wanting to go there to make a video for some time now. I've run a few races there and loved it. Coming soon, for sure.

[@marksieber4626]

Lived beside the Heisey Museum for a couple years when it was a fraternity house. Great times in a really nice town.

[@jennsylvania1633]

Hi Mark Wow, that's cool! I didn't know it was a fraternity house before! Thanks for watching!

[@marksieber4626]

@ the corner property that is now some kind of condominium or row house was a big green building that belonged to Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity until late 1980’s.

[@LumberjackPa]

Thanks as always for providing exceptional content! You showcased an area that I never knew before, and I am better for that.

[@jennsylvania1633]

Hi LumberJack! I love exploring small communities in PA. I grew up in Philly and I never realized how interesting all of these small towns are. Thanks for watching as well as taking the time to comment.

[@fidhammer]

Thanks for a great video. I actually plan on moving to Lock Haven in November if not sooner. I can't wait to leave Delaware County.

[@jennsylvania1633]

You are more than welcome. Lock Haven seems to be a nice and friendly town, Wishing you the best with your upcoming move. : )

[@J.Turner-b2v]

Thank you for the video of our town. So wish you would have featured the Fallon Hotel that was just down the street from the court house. It was build by the Queen of Spain in 1854.

[@jennsylvania1633]

Hi J Thank you for watching! Had done some research prior to making the video, I absolutely would have made sure to include the hotel. I'm in that area of Pennsylvania often, so I may just have to go back and check it out. Is it still an active hotel?

[@barrylongermaname398]

Ever been to Allenwood Pa? Out there around the prison was once a town. It's state game lands now. Lots of bunkers there from WW2 a few cemeteries and many many old house foundations. I grew up near there. Happy travels

[@jennsylvania1633]

Hi Barry, Yes!...I actually did one of my first videos there. Unfortunately, I didn't have a good flashlight, so I think that I will go back again and explore further Here is the video if you would like to check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laabY6SGgMqta9k

[@melissasaxon-price984]

I went to college in Lock Haven, it was nice to see some familiar places again! That first home that you said reminded you of millionaires row, was a fraternity house. Not sure if it still is.

[@jennsylvania1633]

Hi Melissa, I'm glad that my video brought back some memories for you. There's a good chance that it is still a fraternity house. Whatever it is now...it's still a beautiful piece of architecture! Thank you for watching, my friend!

[@debhelman6497]

Thank you Jen as always very interesting! 😊 so much history and you are a great tour guide!! Love your channel. 😊

[@jennsylvania1633]

Hello Deb! Your kind words mean a lot to me. Thank you so much!

[@Flatardovonbraun]

I love lock haven. Old world. Also Renovo Pa! Lots of stuff underwater in 1936.

[@jennsylvania1633]

I don't believe that I've ever been to Renova. I'll have to check it out. thank you for watching!

[@Flatardovonbraun]

@@jennsylvania1633 People call it Renova but it’s Renovo. lol

[@johnwilcox4078]

Interesting place with a lot of history. Thanks for the nice tour! It appears that the railroad gate is part of the levee you were walking on. The floodgates are closed when needed.

[@jennsylvania1633]

@@johnwilcox4078 Hi John! "Flood gates"...that makes sense. Not sure why I didn't think of that. 🤔 Thank you for watching!😊

[@timbrelman]

The canal at the covered bridge started running on both sides. The covered bride brought the mule drawn canal boats across the river into Lock Haven which went over to the paper mill then on up tp Mill Hall. If you had time to explore more you would find some of the canal system. You missed the Historic Fallon Hotel, by the YMCA.

[@jennsylvania1633]

Hi Tim, thank you for the clarification on the canal. Always nice having questions answered in the comments. I always miss something on these little adventures, but I suppose it gives me a reason to return at a later date. Thank you, my friend!

[@quietjohnoutandabout6578]

Hi. My daughter went to Lock Haven U , so i am recognizing some of the town. But, there's a lot I don't. So I enjoyed seeing what I missed. We really did not get around in town too much. I believe those steps on the river by the bridge are where I went into for a swim on one of our trips to see her. Thanks for the tour. Take care

[@jennsylvania1633]

Hi John! It’s a nice little college town, and I really enjoyed exploring it. That’s so cool that you were able to swim in that part of the Susquehanna River! I think swimming there might not be allowed anymore, though. Thank you for watching, and I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Take care, my friend!

[@Jeff_Coble]

I lived in Lockhaven for a summer in the late 1960s. Shared an apartment above one of those stores on Main Street. You could still see where the canal was back then. Great little town. Nice people. Fond memories.

[@jennsylvania1633]

@@Jeff_Coble Hi Jeff I'm thinking seeing this video brought back some memories. Thanks for watching!

[@VERY_VARIOUS_VIDEOS]

Wonderful places and views. Thank you very much for video sharing. Video👍

[@jennsylvania1633]

You are very welcome, my friend!

[@VERY_VARIOUS_VIDEOS]

@@jennsylvania1633 Thank you very much my dear friend 🙂

[@sueb860]

Lock Haven! My Grandparents lived there. My Grandfather worked for Piper Aircraft! They moved to Lakeland, FL in the 70's, probably after Agnes, which I was too young to remember the details of. Never even knew they had a museum! Scandalous stuff about that covered bridge...a woman scorned, eh? 😮 I have not been there yet either. Now I know some cool spots to check out when I get there! We also use geocaching to explore areas we are unfamiliar with. We learn a lot about official stuff as well as folklore! Thanks for taking me along Jenn!

[@jennsylvania1633]

the covered bridge story is crazy, right? He cheated on the wrong woman, sadly the whole town had to pay for it. : / Thanks for watching, my friend!

[@armandoszinke]

Beautiful Lock Haven. I lived there in 2008. I miss this place.

[@jennsylvania1633]

@@armandoszinke Hi Armando It is a nice town. Maybe you'll get back there one day. Thank you for watching!

[@jrobinson_travels]

Very nice video! Being the town I live in, I think you did a great job showcasing some of the beautiful buildings in town.

[@jennsylvania1633]

Oh, thank you. I'm thinking there's a lot I missed as well. Thank you for watching, my friend!

[@charliejg]

Ahhhhh, Lock Haven. I spent a few years there for college back in 1978 - 1981. My fraternity house was along the river. I haven't been back up there in quite a while. Need to make a road trip back to do some photography. I also need to go to The Texas Restaurant which is still in operation. There were two large businesses in Lock Haven when I was there: the Piper Cub Aircraft plant and the Hammermill Paper Plant. Another spot is Hyner View State Park. It was and still is a hang gliding location.

[@jennsylvania1633]

Hi Charlie! You should. There's so many great locations in Lycoming/Clinton County to photograph. Hyner Park, huh? I've never been there. Definitely will be checking it out soon. Thank you for watching!

[@amerphoto1]

Hurricane Agnus in 1972 caught my attention in your video. It was the year I graduated from high school, mid June, 1972, right in the middle of the worst, historic flooding of all time of the Susquehanna's River Basin from the Southern Tier of New York State through Pennsylvania towns to Harrisburg and beyond. You are right about the generations of today owing the generations of WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq, that sacrificed their lives, so the generations of today are free to live their lives they want to today. Daniel

[@jennsylvania1633]

From everything I've read, Agnus was the fiercest hurricane to hit PA in the past hundred years or so. Yes, as I mentioned in the video we owe so much to prior generations. Sadly, I feel a lot of people sort of forget how much sacrifice it took to have the freedoms we enjoy. Thank you for the comment and overall support of the channel. Much appreciated, my friend!

[@hikingoutdoorfamily]

Very nice looking area. Totally solid advice to head to the waterway when you want to explore a new place. I also thought it was interesting how the legend said it might not be totally true. 😄

[@jennsylvania1633]

Hi Sara yeah, seems most legends are highly exaggerated. Thank you for watching!

[@CentralPASpotter]

It's interesting seeing my town pop up in my suggested videos. That old factory is being used as a warehouse, I worked there until recently. It is a beautiful building but it is definitely showing it's age. You'll have to check out the Main Street Grill right next to that cool alley.

[@jennsylvania1633]

yeah, I was thinking it's used as a warehouse these days. I wanted to go in and explore, but thought better of the idea...lol Main Street Grill, huh? I'm in the area often so I'll have to check it out. Thank you for watching!

[@jefffrey225]

Funny watching her speculate when you grew up there and know the history and the answers😊

[@jennsylvania1633]

@@jefffrey225 Hi Jeff, I'm pretty much guessing as I go. : ) Thank you for watching!

[@jefffrey225]

You did a good video.. Lock Haven had many major floods over the years, hence the dike was built in the early 1990s. The building of it almost split the town. Many didn’t want it as it took away the views of the river.. many wanted it for protection.. lot of fighting between the two groups.. but since it was built everybody loves it.. that is an outdoor arena by the bridge..where all those concrete benches are.. and yes that is a floating stage where they have weekend concerts during the summer.. the large brown church is the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. My wife and I were married in the church in 1982.. it has since closed and merged with the other parish in town… really enjoyed the video

[@MissRailfan]

I live in Beech Creek, so close to me!!!! LH has a lot to see I used to live there.

[@jennsylvania1633]

I really like Lock Haven. Small town but seems as though there still lots to see and do. Thank you for watching!

[@iamkaifrost]

I’m loving your videos! Just came across your channel recently and I’m enjoying your adventures, our channels are pretty similar in content. Keep up the amazing work!

[@kevinsalsbury2118]

Church construction has always been fascinating to me. Beautiful stone work and stain glass. In the few years I spent as a child in Philadelphia our church was St Martin of Tours up in Oxford Circle. Never liked going to church 😆 but the stain glass was awesome. Dave mentioned in his comment about the flood gates across the railroad. That would have been my guess as well. Great video Jenn!! There is also a Roxy theater in Northampton PA.

[@jennsylvania1633]

Hi Kevin, my parents were married at St. Martins. It's a beautiful Church! I too didn't like going to church as a child. I wanted to stay home and watch the Three Stooges, instead....lol I'm also fascinated with church construction and there are so many beautiful ones in PA. I used to live in Fishtown and sadly they tore down St. Laurentius. It was really sad to see...so many in the neighborhood came out to say goodbye. Could probably do a whole channel on PA Churches Thanks for watching, my friend!

[@kevinsalsbury2118]

​@@jennsylvania1633Wow!! What a small world. Can't believe your parents were married at St Martins. I'll be in the city to visit my grandma tomorrow. She is a Resurrection church attendee, on Castor Ave. I still love the stooges. Most likely will watch them tonight for a bit. 6 to 8 every Saturday on ME TV. Stay safe my friend.

[@amandaskingdome7445]

The canal ran up to the paper mill on the other side of town!

[@jennsylvania1633]

Hi Amanda, thank you. Just curious, are there still remains of the old canal?

[@amandaskingdome7445]

Yes it’s on Huston street there is an old duplex that they used to see the logs and any issues I used to live in part of it! It’s a beautiful home!

[@gk2492]

Purple flowers are Chickory

[@jennsylvania1633]

nice...thank you. It's always nice to learn from viewers comments. Thank you for watching, my friend!

[@redrooster1908]

Terrific place, a great tour. Jen! The little disclaimer that "maybe" the legend isn't totally historically correct was awesome, 😂😂😂 Nearly all historical legends need to state that.

[@jennsylvania1633]

So true. History and legend often tend to be greatly exaggerated. Thank you for watching, my friend!

[@thecampondroctonhill2113]

My Dad proposed to my Mom in that theatre in 1948.

[@jennsylvania1633]

@@thecampondroctonhill2113 that's awesome! I love reading comments like this. Thank you for sharing!

[@redrooster1908]

There's also Lock Haven University 🌟 A fabulous historic library too.

[@jennsylvania1633]

So, I did go on campus a bit but wound up deleting because the video would have been way too long. May have to go back and explore the campus. The library sounds wonderful...I may have to check it out. : )

[@redrooster1908]

Would enjoy seeing the U and campus​@@jennsylvania1633

[@Holly-xn2qz]

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[@redrooster1908]

Is that an emergency runaway train stop, the heavy doors??

[@jennsylvania1633]

That's possible

[@jefffrey225]

Flood gates

[@DanBitner-ju6ew]

Just a suggestion, try to do more research before doing some of your videos. Keep at it, you'll improve.

[@jennsylvania1633]

Hi Dan. Yes, it's something I need to work on. Many of my videos are sort of spur of the moment decisions to grab the camera. That said , in time I hope to improve by doing more preparation. Thank you for watching!