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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...
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DRW
- Dec 26, 2019
- 4 min
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
- Dec 25, 2019
- 4 min
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....
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DRW
- Dec 19, 2019
- 4 min
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...
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DRW
- Nov 22, 2019
- 1 min
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,...
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DRW
- Nov 4, 2019
- 1 min
Harold Amster's World of Photography
Harold Amster was a Spring City resident who was well-known for his photography skills. In December, 2018, Ruth Marquette, Amster's...
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DRW
- Oct 2, 2019
- 1 min
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...
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DRW
- Sep 12, 2019
- 4 min
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...
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DRW
- Sep 9, 2019
- 1 min
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. ...
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DRW
- Sep 4, 2019
- 1 min
Royersford Community Day
The Spring-Ford Area Historical Society is participating in Royersford's annual Community Day this Saturday, September 7. Stop by the...
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DRW
- Jul 3, 2019
- 4 min
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...
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AmyD
- Jun 14, 2019
- 5 min
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" ...
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DRW
- Apr 9, 2019
- 1 min
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...
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DRW
- Apr 1, 2019
- 1 min
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...
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WCB
- Mar 16, 2019
- 3 min
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...
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DRW
- Mar 14, 2019
- 1 min
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...
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DRW
- Mar 8, 2019
- 3 min
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...
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WCB
- Mar 7, 2019
- 5 min
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...
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DRW
- Mar 5, 2019
- 3 min
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 28, 2019
- 4 min
The Yost Grist Mill
Frederick Yost was a successful businessman who had much influence over the development of Springville. When he arrived here in the early...
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