Backyard Archeology

Backyard Archeology Backyard Archeology is a volunteer-run digital group preserving Mercer, Pennsylvania’s history through photographs, stories, and local information.

We share the past to entertain, educate, and connect our community with its rich heritage.

The Music Center & Greyhound Bus DepotNorth Pitt StMercer, Pa
10/08/2026

The Music Center & Greyhound Bus Depot
North Pitt St
Mercer, Pa

Gas station across from Courthouse. (Now Sheetz)Mercer, PA
10/07/2026

Gas station across from Courthouse.
(Now Sheetz)
Mercer, PA

Taken on the west side of South Diamond St. looking across the Courthouse lawn towards North Diamond St.
10/06/2026

Taken on the west side of South Diamond St. looking across the Courthouse lawn towards North Diamond St.

North Diamond St.Mercer, PA
10/05/2026

North Diamond St.
Mercer, PA

The landmark water towers stood near the Bethany church area in the borough of Mercer. The structures were taken out of...
10/04/2026

The landmark water towers stood near the Bethany church area in the borough of Mercer. The structures were taken out of service and dismantled as municipal water system upgrades modernized local water storage and pressure distribution.

10/03/2026
Mercer High SchoolHi-Time 19621962(This is two separate pages of the yearbook side by side. That is why the differences...
10/02/2026

Mercer High School
Hi-Time 1962
1962

(This is two separate pages of the yearbook side by side. That is why the differences in photo quality at the middle)

Mercer North Diamond including Pages, June’s Sub Shop, NW Bank and more.
10/01/2026

Mercer North Diamond including Pages, June’s Sub Shop, NW Bank and more.

Now home to Thru Care PC in Mercer. The former drive-thru for the many banks of the past in town. This is prior to the...
09/30/2026

Now home to Thru Care PC in Mercer. The former drive-thru for the many banks of the past in town. This is prior to the American Legion being built and before the previous building at that address was torn down.

The Western Auto fire.Mercer, Pa
09/29/2026

The Western Auto fire.
Mercer, Pa

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