Organization: Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields (Philadelphia, Pa.). / Place: Chestnut Hill (Philadelphia, Pa.) - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Start Over Organization Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields (Philadelphia, Pa.). Place Chestnut Hill (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Extent:: 11.75 linear feet
Abstract:: David R. Contosta (born 1945) is a professor of history at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The David Contosta Collection, circa 1980s, consists of various notes, memos, correspondence, bibliographies, interviews, newspaper clippings and photos related to David Contosta's completion of his publications on Chestnut Hill, Houston/Woodward families, St. Martin, and various others. Also included are tapes of interviews and various photos of Houston/Woodward family members and sites.

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]

Extent:: 1.25 linear feet
Abstract:: Saint Martins Station in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia was built along the Pennsylvania Railroad line in 1883. In 1981, the non-profit St. Martin's Station Grounds Committee was founded to restore and operate the building and its grounds. The bulk of the St. Martin's Station Grounds Committee Papers, 1962-1994, consists of financial records. There are some minutes, administrative records, and a few photographs in the collection as well.

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]

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