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Rising Sun Inn property records, 1812-1993 (inclusive)

Extent:
0.5 linear feet
Abstract:
In 1764, Abraham Wentz built a public house on Skippack Pike in Blue Bell, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The Rising Sun Inn was a wayside tavern, but also served as a public space for political discussion and commerce. The building was converted to a residence, and then remodeled as office space from about 1985-1991. The Rising Sun Inn property records, 1812-1993, were collected by the first office tenant, Richard T. Claus of Delmarva Inc. Chemicals. The collection includes original deeds, historic survey data, and remodeling plans.

Held at: Wissahickon Valley Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Jacob S. Geller business and estate records, 1888-1936 (inclusive)

Extent:
5.5 linear feet
Abstract:
Jacob Stoll Geller (1846-1916), a retail merchant, public official, and prominent Mason, founded and operated Geller's Emporium, a wholesale department store in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. By the late 19th century, the emporium came to serve as the largest retailer in the North Penn area of Montgomery County. After Geller passed away in 1916, his business was briefly carried on by his family though its success diminished considerably. The bulk of Jacob S. Geller business and estate records, 1888-1936, is invoices for goods purchased by Jacob S. Geller and, later, the Jacob Geller estate. Also included are incoming business correspondence to Jacob S. Geller and estate financial records.

Held at: Lansdale Historical Society [Contact Us]

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LMHS.14: "The First 300" photograph collection, 1890-2000 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.8 linear feet
Abstract:
The township of Lower Merion in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania was first settled by Welsh Quakers in 1682. It is part of the "Main Line," a collection of affluent Philadelphia suburbs located alongside the Pennsylvania Railroad line that was built between Philadelphia and Harrisburg in the mid-19th century. "The First 300" photograph collection, 1890-2000, is composed of photographs (mostly reproductions with some originals) that were used in the Lower Merion Historical Society's published book The First 300: The Amazing and Rich History of Lower Merion. There are also some photocopies of secondary source materials that were used in researching the book.

Held at: Lower Merion Historical Society [Contact Us]

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LMHS.19: Lower Merion Realty Company minute book, photographs, and brochures, circa 1880-1952

Extent:
0.5 linear feet
Abstract:
At the turn of the 20th century, the Roberts family of Lower Merion, Pennsylvania decided to consolidate its remaining farm land and form the Lower Merion Realty Company. The company successfully developed land along a new train line, conveniently constructed under the direction of Pennsylvania Railroad president George Brooke Roberts. The collection "Lower Merion Realty Company minute book, photographs, and brochures, circa 1880-1952," contains the minute book of meetings of Stockholders and Directors, 1906-1952, and one binder of photographs with two brochures.

Held at: Lower Merion Historical Society [Contact Us]

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LMHS.23: Lower Merion Historical Society map and atlas collection, 1753-1998 (inclusive)

Extent:
9.0 linear feet
Abstract:
The Lower Merion Historical Society map and atlas collection, 1753-1998, includes about 20 atlases and numerous framed and unframed loose maps. The collection focuses on Lower Merion, the Main Line, and the City of Philadelphia. The township of Lower Merion in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania was first settled by Welsh Quakers in 1682. It is part of the "Main Line," a collection of affluent Philadelphia suburbs located alongside the Pennsylvania Railroad line that was built between Philadelphia and Harrisburg in the mid-19th century.

Held at: Lower Merion Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Plymouth Meeting Historical Society photograph collection, circa 1850-2002

Extent:
6.0 linear feet
Abstract:
Plymouth Meeting (in Plymouth and Whitemarsh Townships) in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was settled during the late 17th century by English and Welsh Quaker and German immigrants. In 1686, the discovery of limestone drew more settlers to the area. Several railroad lines were constructed in the area during the 19th century, which encouraged a growth in industry. Plymouth and Whitemarsh grew significantly after World War II, especially during the latter decades of the 20th century after completion of the Blue Route (Interstate 476) with its major interchange in Plymouth Township. The Plymouth Meeting Historical Society photograph collection, circa 1850-2002, consists of various photographs--including daguerreotypes, tintypes, ambrotypes, stereographs, film and glass negatives, and photo albums--documenting Whitemarsh and Plymouth Township local history. There are pictures of houses and buildings, identified and unidentified people, and Plymouth Meeting Historical Society events....(see more)

Held at: Plymouth Meeting Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Pottstown Iron Company records, 1867-1931 (inclusive)

Extent:
7.33 linear feet
Abstract:
The Pottstown Iron Company in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania was incorporated 1866. Its facilities included large rolling mills, a blast furnace, nail factory, and steel works. The Pottstown Iron Company records, 1867-1931, include financial and stock records, and correspondence.

Held at: Pottstown Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Dr. J. Elmer Porter family papers, 1870-1960 (bulk) 1829-1977 (inclusive)

Extent:
4.5 linear feet
Abstract:
J. Elmer Porter (1865-1961) was a prominent doctor, businessman, and local politician in Pottstown, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The bulk of the Dr. J. Elmer Porter family papers, 1829-1977, is comprised of family photographs. The collection also includes a clippings scrapbook and a small number of miscellaneous family documents.

Held at: Pottstown Historical Society [Contact Us]

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Potts-Rutter family papers, 1714-1936 (inclusive)

Extent:
1.5 linear feet
Abstract:
John Potts (1710-1768), the founder of Pottstown, Pennsylvania, was a prominent business man and ironmaster. Potts's descendants intermarried frequently with the Rutter family, and the Potts and Rutter names remained prominent in southeastern Pennsylvania. They founded several important iron furnaces and were active in politics and community life. The Potts-Rutter family papers, 1714-1936, consist of scattered original papers of Potts and Rutter family members, as well as some genealogical research. The original papers include indentures and deeds (1714-1882), correspondence, marriage certificates, and other miscellaneous documents; there is a small amount of financial records from Warwick Furnace.

Held at: Pottstown Historical Society [Contact Us]

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