The Swedeland trolley station was that ‘spot where “the crank” got $12,000’ back in 1920. Read more about the famous “Coughlin Kidnapping” case in this 8/27/15 post by the Montgomery County Historical Society: A few weeks ago, HSMC [and King of Prussia Historical Society] member James Brazel was in the headquarters doing some research in our microfilm collection, when he
Remember when this was our Town Center? Photo was taken in the early 1970s, unsure which year. Can anyone identify the year? A few other photos taken during the solo flight from a young township resident are also included. What will our township look like 45 years from now?
In lieu of its monthly program in November, the Society is encouraging you to honor our vets by attending the program at Valley Forge. VALLEY FORGE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Veterans Day Commemoration November 11 There is no place better suited to honor America’s military men and women than in the birthplace of the Continental Army. Valley Forge National Historical Park celebrates veterans
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, 9/6/1962 Guest Dies, 10 Routed in Motel Blaze Fire Sweeps Wing of Huge Lodge at King of Prussia One man dies and 10 other guests were routed Wednesday when a raging fire swept through a 52-unit wing of the George Washington Motor Lodge, on Route 202 and the Schuylkill Expressway, King of Prussia, Upper Merion township.