The (In)Famous Homiak's Bar:

Located in Diamondtown, PA.  Homiak's was THE place to go during the 40s & 50s.  George Homiak was the self-proclaimed "Mayor of Diamondtown".  He was certainly a character.  The bar had all types of contraptions rigged up to "mess" with the clientele. From air hoses hidden in the floor that blew up girl's skirts, to the Padded Cell, it was a pretty cool place.

If anyone would like to share some of their Homiak's stories, feel free to email me at kanezo@gmail.com.  I'll put them under the pics.

December 27, 2006 from The Homiaks:

August 14, 2006 from Kevin:

Hello,  I am sending this for my dad since he doesn't have a computer.  He is pictured on the far right.  His father, my grandfather (or Zedo, as we called him) is on the far left.  His write-up is below:

The year was 1955 and Homiak's was "The Mirth Place of the Nation".  Pictured from left to right are Andrew Bekech, Sr. (chef), Mike Balog and Henry Kaminski (bartenders) with co-owner, George W. Bekech.  Everyone had fun when they visited us.  One of my many memories concerns our patrons' birthdays.  They would be rolled around in a wheelbarrow throughout the inside and then outside the front doors before being brought back in to celebrate.

Mt. Carmel was a wonderful town in which to be born and raised.  They had the best football teams in the area, better known as the "Red Tornadoes".  Leaving the area was a difficult decision, but due to economic conditions, Bridgeport, CT offered better opportunities.  I am thankful to be from Mt. Carmel and will never forget the great and wonderful people who lived there and put up with me.

 kanezo 2007