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WCB
Apr 21, 202110 min read
THE MOWREY MANSION
In the fall of 1959, before I became interested in local history, I began the new school year going to a brand-new high school on Lewis...
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DRW
Sep 3, 20207 min read
Growing Up in the Time of Polio
Guest Contributor - J. Scott Uttley, PhD Former Royersford resident, J. Scott Uttley, contributed the following blog post. During the...
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DRW
Dec 26, 20194 min read
Bill Brunner Recognized by Borough
Bill Brunner is not a "man of few words." If you've ever engaged Bill in a conversation about Spring City or Royersford history, you...
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DRW
Mar 5, 20193 min read
Fastnacht Day
It's Fastnacht Day! I remember what a huge day that was at the bakery, (Latshaw’s Bakery, Spring City, 1896-1974). I recently...
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WCB
Feb 25, 20199 min read
James Rogers, Founding Father
James Rogers was born in Vincent Township on October 2, 1797 and he died in East Vincent Township on the 5th of November 1856. His father...
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WCB
Feb 11, 20193 min read
The Spring City Cave of Pierre Bezaillion
Many years ago when I first started hanging around the local museum I would be intrigued by the number of people who stopped by asking...
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