While many have heard of the Spanish Influenza, far fewer know the details of this disease, or how it affected the families of the local community.
The Purple Death
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Memories
A sweet life
A bit of local history through the eyes of Ernie Hange.
A Hillside Avenue Memoir
Guest-author Marian Eide shares a rousing game of “Do You Remember?” as she recounts the memories of her youth, growing up on Hillside Avenue.
Delivering Lessons in a Milk Truck
This issue highlights something that many of our readers have never experienced – a local milkman. These illustrations honor a time and a lifestyle that is now gone; but still valuable.
I Remember Telford
No aspect of our local history may be quite as fun and satisfying as hearing first-hand stories of “the way things were”. Guest-author Lois Kulp recalls many such memories in this issue.
“A Glimpse of Henry C. Krupp and the Souderton/Telford Area (from the 1888-1929 Diary of Henry C. Krupp)”
There are many ways to preserve and share our area memories. One way is through someone’s personal diaries; and the Historical Society is pleased to have access to several. Here, we visit the images of the past through the diaries of Henry C Krupp.
Souderton School District Memories
No matter our age, we all have memories of our school days. In this issue, we read about some of Wendy Leshinskie’s memories as she moved through the Souderton School District’s facilities.
The Great Fire of Telford
Recalling some of the “highlights” of the Great Telford Fire of 1903.
Shared Telford Memories
All memories are precious. But shared memories may be the best. Here are some great Telford memories from the late Phylis Horning.
The Railroad
Many people alive today have no concept of how the railroads shaped the world a century or more ago. Here is a brief look at the railroad’s history in our towns.
