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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...

WCB
Feb 28, 20194 min read
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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...

WCB
Feb 25, 20199 min read
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Lakeview Amusement Park Photo Collection
Here are a few of the many photographs of Lakeview Amusement Park from the collection of the SFAHS. Click on the photograph below to...

DRW
Feb 19, 20191 min read
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JOHN MILTON LEWIN
John Milton Lewin was one of the founders of the Borough of Royersford. He was a prominent manufacturer, a well-known businessman as well...

WCB
Feb 16, 20195 min read
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The Spring City Trolley
Editor's Note: This blog post was originally published February 15, 2019. It has been updated with more information and 29 new images. ...

WCB
Feb 15, 201912 min read
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McCabe Collection Delivered
The military collection of Col. Thomas M. McCabe, USMCR (Ret.) has arrived at the Spring-Ford Area Historical Society's museum. The...

DRW
Feb 13, 20192 min read
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New Website Launched
The Spring-Ford Area Historical Society has launched a new website, SFAHS.com. The new site will enable the public to access a variety of...

DRW
Feb 11, 20191 min read
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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...

WCB
Feb 11, 20193 min read
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