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The Birth of Tyc-Toc

On January 19, 2021 By Jessica HilburnIn History & Obituaries1 Comment

Tyc-Toc, a center for youthful fun and excitement, created through philanthropy and community organizing in 1951, was a hub for teenagers in the Titusville community and still stands today, serving a slightly different purpose.

Lights of Christmas Past & Present: Millers’ Display & Burgess Park

On December 13, 2018December 20, 2018 By Jessica HilburnIn History & Obituaries2 Comments

One thing about the holidays that almost everyone loves is lights. Today, we will think about two of them - one from Christmas past and one from Christmas present: Millers' Display and the Lights at Burgess.

Origins of the Dick Kraffert Pool at Burgess Park, Titusville

On June 21, 2017June 21, 2017 By Jessica HilburnIn History & Obituaries4 Comments

Few lifelong residents are unable to conjure up a memory of when they first learned to swim at Burgess Park or got a summer job as a lifeguard or hung out with their friends and family poolside throughout the decades. However, it is also likely few people remember when and why the Dick Kraffert pool came about. 

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