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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Telford
Locomotion: Trains in the Indian Valley
Travel back in time and learn the impact that railroads had in our local area. You may be surprised in how things worked, and how trains impacted our way of life not so long ago.
Manufacturing’s role in local economy. A reflection of innovative firms such as Delbar
Delbar Manufacturing was an innovative manufacturing firm and employer, based in Telford. Here is their story.
Art thou a witch?
A witch? Here? The subject of witches has a dangerous side, and the good folk of Telford had to take it seriously when one of their neighbors became the target of a whisper campaign in 1882.
Small-town Farm Boys Go To Sea
Guest-author Peggy Reiff Miller recounts the story of two “Seagoing Cowboys” – local teens Herbert Wenger and Marvin Garis, as they serve during World War II.
Telford Whale
A mysterious discovery causes a local sensation. But like many sensations, is it what it seems?
A Sense of Community
Guest-author Doug Shupinski paints a warm portrait of his life and memories growing up in our local community; and what we can all learn from it.
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.
Landis Market
We celebrate the success and history of the community landmark we know as Landis Supermarkets, and the Landis family.
“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.
This ‘Oldish’ House
Member Cory Alderfer tells us about her “oldish” house, and what characteristics make it charming and precious. Hopefully, this makes you proud of your house as well.
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 County Line Hotel
As the 19th century evolved into the 20th century, the County Line Hotel was an important landmark and gathering place in Telford. Here is a bit of that story.
Baseball in Telford
Summer, ice cream, and baseball. Memories as American as it gets. In this issue, historian Charles H Price passes along some of those memories as they apply to Telford’s history.
The Telford Bank
Did you know that Telford once had its own bank? Here is a quick story of that bank, its origins, and the people involved.
The Fenstermacher Building
Our first official newsletter takes a look at a very interesting and familiar building in Telford; with a well-known local name.
