The Speedway Grill in Hatfield Borough.
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Hatfield Museum & History Society recently posted on Facebook about a local establishment in Hatfield Borough:
This building at 210 S Main Street, Hatfield Borough, served as a small grocery store from 1939 until 1958 when it became The Speedway Grill.
The establishment enjoyed patronage from racers and spectators alike from the nearby Hatfield Speedway.
The building was home to a number of other businesses, until June 1988 when Casey's Saloon & Eatery opened there.
Casey’s has been serving hungry and thirsty customers ever since – for 36 years!
Casey's in Hatfield Borough via Google Maps Street View.Hatfield natives and the public at-large shared memories of 210 S. Main St. in the Facebook post.
“The grocery store was my grandparents! Russ and Laura Anders. I grew up right behind it on Dawson Ave..” wrote Kerrie Garges on the post.
“I remember drinking in the bar before it was Casey's,” wrote George Oakley. “I don't remember the name, but it was after the speedway name and before Casey's.”
Debbie Riccio wrote, “My husband and I met each other there 33 yrs ago! Casey's had a great NY steak dinner night back then.”
“My first job was there washing dishes,” wrote Bob Mollis. “Then had many Christmas parties there with Clarke's Landscaping.”
“I was there opening night and still go there,” wrote Clark Goodell. “Congratulations Mike and Terry!”
Hatfield Museum and History Society was incorporated as a nonprofit on Dec. 18, 1991, through the efforts of Rev. Greg Dimick and Larry Stevens, both members at the time of the Hatfield Chamber of Commerce Historical Committee.
The purpose of the Hatfield Museum and History Society is to preserve the history of the Hatfield Community, according to its website. This includes collecting and preserving books, documents, photographs, memorabilia and any other items relative to the history of the Hatfield Borough and Hatfield Township.
It also includes educating the public through the presentation of programs on Hatfield's history. The Society presents five community programs a year, highlighting different aspects of Hatfield’s history, per its website.
Donate to the nonprofit historical society here.
