Valley View Apartments
Who remembers getting these post cards from Valley View Apartments at Valley Forge to let friends and family know your new address? Read more about Valley View Apartments, aka Marquis and now 251 DeKalb here.
Category Archives: E-History Fact
Copy of facts published on Facebook and previously in the Upper Merion Township e-Newsletter.
Kerr Family Farm
The Kerr farmhouse was located near where Tannery Drive meets Kerrwood Drive, and it is an excellent example of an 18th century farmhouse and its later addition. It was a flag stop in the Chester valley Railroad, and since their land was used for the right-of-way, they were permitted to flag down the train and ride free of charge. The photograph of
Pennsylvania Turnpike Opens
The Pennsylvania Turnpike, the first in the nation, officially entered service October 1, 1940, exhibiting new concepts of superhighway design and demonstrating that revenue bonds could finance toll roads. Planners predicted that 1.3 million vehicles would use the turnpike each year, but early actual usage was 2.4 million vehicles, and sometimes as many as 10,000 vehicles per day were recorded.
Corner History – Croton and Radnor Roads
The King of Prussia Historical Society is often contacted by curious folks trying to find out the history of their family, neighborhood or home. Most recently we were contacted about a property at the corner of Croton and Radnor Roads which is now on the market. This cabin, at 1171 Radnor Rd, Wayne, is very unusual for the Upper Merion