Subject: Building / Year: <span class="from" data-blrl-begin="1960">1960</span> to <span class="to" data-blrl-end="1964">1964</span> - Philadelphia Area Archives Search Results

Extent:: 1.8 linear feet
Abstract:: W. H. Griswold & Sons was a construction supply company that operated in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was founded around 1900, and remained in operation through at least 1966. The W. H. Griswold & Sons records, 1900-1966, are comprised of 13 volumes of financial records.

Held at: The Historical Society of Trappe, Collegeville, Perkiomen Valley [Contact Us]

Extent:: 0.4 linear feet
Abstract:: The R. B. Ball and Company, Inc. was incorporated in 1976 as Ball and Coffin, Inc., but changed its name in 1978. R. B. Ball and Company, Inc. sold and rented residential and commercial properties in the Jenkintown area and managed the Valleybrook Apartments. The R. B. Ball and Company, Inc. records, circa 1940-1996, are comprised of the files of Robert E. Murray, President of the Board of Directors and sales manager. The records include minutes and financial records.

Held at: Old York Road Historical Society [Contact Us]

Extent:: 2.75 linear feet
Abstract:: John Buckley and Company was established by John J. Buckley (1896-1974) in 1928 as construction contractors specializing in foundations. Buckley and Co., Inc. is still active as of 2014 as a major highway and heavy contractor business located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Buckley and Co., Inc. construction photographs, 1927-1971, consist primarily of images of construction sites, but also include film negatives, and small numbers of letters, bid forms, and other documents.

Held at: Philadelphia History Museum [Contact Us]

Extent:: 4.0 linear feet
Abstract:: After attending Pennsylvania State University, John H. Elfman (1912-1983) married Jean M. Kerr (1913-1955). He joined his father's business, A.C. Elfman & Sons, a building contractor firm established in Doylestown, Pa. in 1909. The largest portion of the John H. Elfman family and business papers, 1930-2012, is letters from Jean M. Kerr to her future husband, John H. Elfman, while he was away at college (1930-1934). The collection also includes records from A.C. Elfman & Sons (1935-1986), and some genealogical research and biographical notes on Elfman family members.

Held at: Doylestown Historical Society [Contact Us]

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