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WCB
Mar 31, 20205 min read
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THE RAILROAD IN ROYERSFORD
The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad (P&R) was chartered April 4, 1833, to build a line between Philadelphia and Reading, along the...
WCB
Mar 14, 202010 min read
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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...
DRW
Dec 26, 20194 min read
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The First Gift
When Bill Brunner recently posted this picture on Facebook of J. J. Newberry's on Main Street in Royersford, it reminded me of this story....
DRW
Dec 25, 20194 min read
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Are You a Member?
You've read the society's Facebook posts and enjoyed the pictures from the museum's archives. Maybe you've commented and shared your...
DRW
Dec 19, 20194 min read
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Museum a Part of Holiday House Tour
The Spring-Ford Area Historical Society's museum will be the first stop on the Royersford Woman's Club Holiday House Tour on Sunday,...
DRW
Nov 22, 20191 min read
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Harold Amster's World of Photography
Harold Amster was a Spring City resident who was well-known for his photography skills. Â In December, 2018, Ruth Marquette, Amster's...
DRW
Nov 4, 20191 min read
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Nights at the Museum
Have you wanted to visit the Historical Society's museum but just could'nt make it during regularly scheduled hours? Well, we're trying...
DRW
Oct 2, 20191 min read
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Latshaw's Bakery Program
Thanks to everyone who came out to Wednesday night's program on the history of Latshaw's Bakery. After all these years, it's gratifying...
DRW
Sep 12, 20194 min read
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In the Dough...
A History of Latshaw's Bakery Join us for the next Spring-Ford Area Historical Society program on Wednesday, September 11 at 7:30 p.m. ...
DRW
Sep 9, 20191 min read
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Royersford Community Day
The Spring-Ford Area Historical Society is participating in Royersford's annual Community Day this Saturday, September 7. Stop by the...
DRW
Sep 4, 20191 min read
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Board Names Brunner President Emeritus
BILL BRUNNER, PRESIDENT EMERITUS At its June meeting the Board of Directors of the Spring-Ford Area Historical Society unanimously...
DRW
Jul 3, 20194 min read
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Happy 140 Years Royersford!
"Royersford has all the conveniences and essentials of urban life. A good place to live because of the typical American spirit" Â Â Â Â Â ...
AmyD
Jun 14, 20195 min read
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Update on Society President Bill Brunner
To Spring-Ford Area Historical Society members and friends: President Bill Brunner asked that we notify this online community regarding...
DRW
Apr 9, 20191 min read
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Low Bridge, Everybody Down!
363 Miles of Paddling on the Erie Canal The first program of the Spring-Ford Area Historical Society's 2019 calendar will be held on...
DRW
Apr 1, 20191 min read
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Pennsylvania RR in Spring City
The Pennsylvania Railroad opened the Spring City Station in 1884. It was located on Bridge Street near the river bridge crossing over to...
WCB
Mar 16, 20193 min read
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Museum Co-Hosts Needed
The Spring-Ford Area Historical Society is in need of additional society members to serve as co-hosts during the hours that the museum is...
DRW
Mar 14, 20191 min read
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Society Announces 2019 Programs
The Spring-Ford Area Historical Society recently announced its schedule of programs for the 2019 calendar year. All programs are held at...
DRW
Mar 8, 20193 min read
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Local Covered Bridges
Local Covered Bridges The very first covered bridge in this country was built across the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. The year was...
WCB
Mar 7, 20195 min read
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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...
DRW
Mar 5, 20193 min read
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