Philadelphia Area Archives

Start Over Place Montgomery County (Pa.)

Pennsylvania Counties miscellaneous records, 1757-1882 (bulk) 1708-1901 (inclusive)

Extent:: 2.4 linear feet (; 6 boxes, 1 flat file)
Abstract:

Held at: Historical Society of Pennsylvania [Contact Us]

Randal Morgan Estate Archives, 1863-1990 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Randal Morgan (1854-1926), made a fortune in oil and purchased property near the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia about 1900 to build his estate, which he called "Wynd Moor." Randall Morgan Estate Archives, 1863-1990, includes a photo list, indenture, deeds, and appraisal.

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]

Bergey papers, 1938-1980 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: Whitemarsh Hall was an elaborate mansion outside Philadelphia in Springfield, Pennsylvania, completed in 1921 and destroyed in 1980. It was designed by renowned architect Horace Trumbauer for Edward and Eva Stotesbury. The Bergey papers, 1930-1980, consists of newspaper clippings on the Stotesbury family and Whitemarsh Hall.

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]

Jefferson M. Moak Collection, circa 1998

Extent:: 22.5 linear feet
Abstract:: Jefferson Moak is an archivist and historian whose interests include maps, genealogy, and Chestnut Hill (Philadelphia) local history. The Jefferson M. Moak Collection, circa 1998, consists of information on Chestnut Hill compiled by Moak while writing his Master's thesis for Temple University on colonial property in the Philadelphia area.

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]

James J. Reis Deed Collection, 1717-1881 (inclusive)

Extent:: 0.25 linear feet
Abstract:: James J. Reis, a commercial real estate broker in Ambler, Pennsylvania, began collecting old deeds around 1987. The James J. Reis Deed Collection, 1717-1881, consists of 125 deeds for properties in the Philadelphia neighborhoods of Roxborough, Germantown, Chestnut Hill and Mount Airy, as well as Whitemarsh and Springfield townships in Montgomery County.

Held at: Chestnut Hill Historical Society [Contact Us]

Conshohocken Historical Society scrapbooks, 1967-2009 (inclusive)

Extent:: 11.5 linear feet
Abstract:: The Conshohocken Historical Society scrapbooks, 1967-2009, consist of newspaper clippings on Conshohocken and local history, as well as a small amount of ephemera. They were compiled by volunteers Hanna Coulston (1967 to 1995) and Roseanne Forlini (1996 to 2009).

Held at: Conshohocken Historical Society [Contact Us]

Borough of Conshohocken records, 1850-1986 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4.25 linear feet
Abstract:: The Borough of Conshohocken records, 1850-1986, are comprised of Town Council minute books, borough financial records, and school board records.

Held at: Conshohocken Historical Society [Contact Us]

Conshohocken Historical Society family vertical files, 1863-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5.5 linear feet
Abstract:: The Conshohocken Historical Society family vertical files, 1863-2012, are comprised of genealogical research on families from the Conshohocken area.

Held at: Conshohocken Historical Society [Contact Us]

Conshohocken Historical Society subject vertical files, 1930-2012 (inclusive)

Extent:: 8.25 linear feet
Abstract:: The Historical Society of Conshohocken subject vertical files, 1930-2012, are comprised of files on various topics of local interest compiled by the historical society. The files contain mostly secondary materials such as newspaper clippings, pamphlets, ephemera, etc.

Held at: Conshohocken Historical Society [Contact Us]

Mary H. Wood Park Commission records, 1917-1999 (inclusive)

Extent:: 5.5 linear feet
Abstract:: Mary H. Wood (1841-1919) was the wife of steel magnate and U.S. Congressman Alan Wood, Jr. (1834-1902). As per her will, after her death, their home and grounds in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania were donated to the Borough of Conshohocken for use as a public park and community center. The Mary H. Wood Park Commission records, 1917-1999, is comprised of meeting minutes, correspondence, pamphlets relating to park equipment and maintenance, and records of the various clubs which utilize the facility.

Held at: Conshohocken Historical Society [Contact Us]