Copy of facts published on Facebook and previously in the Upper Merion Township e-Newsletter.
The Philadelphia area’s first Hilton Hotel opened in June, 1971 at the Valley View complex (aka Marquis and 251 DeKalb Apartments) on Route 202. In addition to four “total luxury” suites, the hotel had 214 standard single guest rooms with rates of $19 to $24 a day (double rooms cost $24-$31). There were four restaurants. A formal dining room, tastefully
On December 30, 1972, the Swedeland post office located at 625 “B” Street closed due to the termination of the lease by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The post office had been in the home of Francis R. Murphy who served as postmaster for 25 years. The Swedeland post office was established on December 12, 1871, with Joseph J.
On April 16, 1954, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that a group of 71 dwellings was to be built in the Candlebrook development at Signal Hill and Crossfield Rds. This was the final section of the Candlewood development project which added 120 homes to the township. The houses were of the one and one-half story detached variety, with full basement, living
Here are some interesting facts from the 1960 report. Important ordinances included: Controlled land use patterns and subdivision regulations. Property owner or occupant requirement to manage their weeds or objectionable vegetation. Dog owner penalties for dogs running at large. Making it unlawful to hunt for, catch, take, wound or kill game of any kind….within 150 yards of any dwelling. Establishing