East Waterford, Pennsylvania
Photojournalism Road Trip 2013 Alisa Miller
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East Waterford, Pennsylvania Alisa Miller
Photo Journalism Road Trip October 2013
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East Waterford, Pennsylvania
Table of Contents Brief history Main Street
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Loveland Farm
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East Waterford, Pennsylvania
A Brief History
East Waterford The Tuscarora Native Americans once settled in and around what is now known as East Waterford, Pennsylvania. The tribe originally had members in New York, Canada, and North Carolina but many Tuscarora migrated to Pennsylvania and New York after the Tuscarora War of 1711-1713. The war took place in North Carolina between Tuscarora Native Americans and British, Dutch, and German settlers.
Opposite page: Underneath this tree, situtated on the Haines Family property off McCoysville Rd, is rumored to be the remains of an Indian burial ground.
Local legend has it that one day a young women was kidnapped by a warrior of the Tuscarora/ Iroquoian nation while she was attending to her family’s cattle as they grazed. Opinions conflict as to what his intentions were for kidnapping the girl, some say that he took her out of anger at the theft of his land, while others claim that he wanted the girl to be his wife.
The Tuscarora first encountered European settlers in North Carolina and Virginia when Europeans began to arrive in 1653. Peace remained for 50 years until the Tuscarora Native Americans rebelled after enduring frequent raids with the danger of being sold into slavery. The Native Americans were also suffering from the lose of their land and the introduction of diseases. The Tuscarora, along with several other tribes, had no choice but to attack. After migrating North, The Tuscarora joined with the Iroquois in News York because of a common ancestral connection. Other members of the Tuscarora tribe settled around the Juniara River Basin in Central Pennsylvania.
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McCulloch’s Mill - Middle Tuscarora Presbyterian Cemetery in East Waterford, Pennsylvania was founded in 1800.
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The American House previously served as a tavern for men who worked with cattle, known as drovers. The building was later transformed into a hotel and restaurant and is currently serving as a private residence. October 20, 2013, Main Street.
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Main Street remains virtually empty on a warm October Sunday afternoon. 7
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East Waterfall, Pennsylvania is part of Tuscarora township in Juniata County. Main Street consists of a general store which also served as a gas, a car garage, apartment building, fire house, pizza shop, bank, and several houses. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the population in East Waterford in 2010 was 196. Almost 99.5% of the population is white and the other .5% are Asian, according to census data.
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The Pizza and Sub Shack located on Main Street is the only business open on East Waterford’s quiet Sunday afternoons. 11
Bottom far right: Amanda MnNaughton and Cori Zeigler are both waitresses at Pizza and Sub Shack. East Waterford, Pennsylvania
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A curious cow wanders over to investigate. She quickly loses interest and resumes grazing. 17
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A pony, two llamas, and a cow graze together at Loveland Farm on October 20, 2013. Loveland Farm
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Mr. and Mrs. Haines met in 1953 in France when Mr. Haines, who was in the United States airforce, was stationed there. They got married and moved to a 28 acre farm in Chester County, Pennsylvania in 1962 after spending a year in Casablanca, Morocco. In 1974, they moved to their current house in Juniata County. They initially raised cows but eventually switched to hog farming. They returned to dairy but with goats to replace the cows. In 1996, Mr. Haines became ill and the farm fell quickly into disuse. The Haines family own approximately 300 acres of land, part of which is currently contracted with a small organic farm which will some begin to take advantage of the land. Most of the children and grand children of Mr. and Mrs. Haines are currently living in or around the area and help with the upkeep of the land. 23
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Left: Buck guards the house for Mr. and Mrs. Haines. Years ago he was caught stealing chickens from the farm on numerous occations. Mrs. Hainnes saved him from getting shot and killed and he became the guard of the house. Below: Lady , the dog of Daniel Kalinoski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Haines.
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Daniel Kalinoski, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Haines, grew up at this house in East Waterford. After marrying Joseph Kalinoski, she moved to Abington, Pennsylvania where they have lived until today. Once eager to escape the small, quiet town, Danielle is now longing to move back into the East Waterford. The Kalinoskis are slowing moving back into the country side. Danielle Kalinoski shows an engraving she discovered and traced from 1892. 29
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Snake skins such as this one were plentiful on October 20, 2013. They belong to a large snake known as the black rat snake (Elaphe obsoleta obsolete). The Haines family members view these snakes as good luck and believe that they are good for the farm since they are harmless and eat the rodents which they view as an annoyance.
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Left: David Blessing on his way to hunt deer on his granparents’ land.
Right: Zachary Blessing holds onto his father’s leg at the Haines Farm on October 20, 2013.
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