Peter C. Wambach, Jr.
1946 -
Interview Length: 80 minutes
Interview Date: March 25, 2010
Interview Location: Commonwealth Media Services, 333 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA
The namesake of one of Harrisburg's most recognizable figures, Peter C. Wambach, Jr. made his own unique contributions to the city of Harrisburg. Nicknamed the "Mayor of Boas Street", he was a founding member of the Historic Harrisburg Association. He served the 103rd District as its state representative from 1981 until 1993. Wambach now serves on the board of trustees of Harrisburg Area Community College. "That's my purpose of being here today - to try to instill in our young folks the need to be involved and to move forward with your convictions and contribute to the community and give back - just like my father told us to do."
- Peter Wambach, Jr. talks about where he grew up and his family.
- Peter Wambach, Jr. talks about his father.
- Peter Wambach, Jr. talks about childhood memories.
- Peter Wambach, Jr. talks about where he went to school.
- Peter Wambach, Jr. talks about his time at HACC.
- Peter Wambach, Jr. talks about going back to college and being in the House of Representatives.
- Peter Wambach, Jr. talks about working as a union laborer in the steel mill.
- Peter Wambach, Jr. talks about his family being remarkably multi-cultural.
- Peter Wambach, Jr. shares his sense of community.
- Peter Wambach, Jr. talks about his career in the House and legislation he helped pass.
- Peter Wambach, Jr. talks about living within the district he represents.
- Peter Wambach talks about his Herb Fineman.
- Peter Wambach mentions people who helped him in the House and city government.
- Peter Wambach talks about serving in the House and working with John Vartan.
- Peter Wambach talks about working with PPOS.
- Peter Wambach talks about the modernization in Herb Fineman's era.
- Peter Wambach talks about his retirement.
- Peter Wambach recalls family history and traveling to explore his genealogy.
