Historic
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A Relic of the Gilded Age, Historic Lynnewood Hall Will Soon be Open to the Public
Lynnewood Hall, the mansion tucked away just off Rt. 611 in Elkins Park has sat vacant for decades, but that will soon change. Last year, the Lynnewood Hall Preservation Foundation purchased the estate with plans to restore this relic of the Gilded Age. Photographer Sherman Cahal explores the mansion’s fascinating history on the Pennsylvania subreddit…
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Even Abraham Lincoln Has a Connection to Wawa. Find Out How
There honestly is an Abraham Lincoln Wawa connection and to find it, you have to learn out more about the Wood family, the folks that started Wawa, writes Dan Seitz for Mashed. From the iron foundry that was started by David Wood in 1803, to the Wawa dairy farm opened in 1902, to the convenience…
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CBS to Feature Story on Postcard That Took Over Six Decades to Arrive in Levittown
CBS News will feature a Bucks County Courier Times story on a postcard that took 64 years to arrive from Miami Beach to Levittown, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. “They loved the story and wanted to do it, so (it’s) good news,” said Dave Marable, who got the postcard from his…
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Swann Memorial Fountain in Logan Square Turns 100
Swann Memorial Fountain in Logan Square turns 100 years old this year, write Isaac Avilucea and Mike D’Onofrio for Axios. The massive fountain on the Ben Franklin Parkway was built in 1924. It was designed and built by architect Wilson Eyre Jr. and sculptor Alexander Stirling Calder. Over its now century-long history, Swann Memorial has…
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West Chester Home to One of Top 25 Historic Hotels of America in Film and Television History
West Chester is home to one of the Top 25 Historic Hotels of America in Film and Television History, according to a 2023 report from Hotel News Resource. The list is published by Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation that aims to recognize, celebrate, and promote the…
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Police Render Image of Hessian Soldier’s Face from Remains Found in New Jersey Battlefield
The skeletal remains of a Hessian soldier found on an archeological expedition in New Jersey finally have a face, writes Rob Jennings for NJ.com. In 2022, volunteers discovered 15 sets of skeletal remains in a trench just outside Red Bank Battlefield Park in Gloucester County. Recently New Jersey State Police artist Moises Martinez has…
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Evidence of 18th Century Doan Gang Found in Buckingham Cave
A stone carved with the initials “1775 M,” believed to belong to the notorious 18th-century outlaw Moses Doan, has been discovered in a Buckingham cave, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. This remarkable find, near a glass bottle from the same era, strengthens the legend that the Doan Gang used the cave as a hideout. …
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Independence Seaport Museum Transfers Historic Portrait to Andalusia Estate
The Independence Seaport Museum has officially transferred ownership of a portrait from 1815 to the historic Andalusia estate in Bensalem, ending a long-standing case of mistaken identity, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. The painting, depicting Adèle Sigoigne, was purchased by the Seaport Museum nearly 20 years ago for $46,000. Initially, the museum believed…
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Bucks County Experts Agree: 1982 Roosevelt Dimes Not Worth $1,000
According to Bucks County experts, the rare 1982 Roosevelt dimes that are the subject of speculation that prices them at $1,000 are not worth remotely that much, writes Adriana Herrera for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to Michael Levin, a coin collector and buyer at Bucks County Rare Coin & Precious Metals in Sellersville,…
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Willow Grove Amusement Park Captivated Generations of Guests
For 80 years, the Willow Grove Amusement Park delighted residents and was a beloved destination for families and thrill-seekers, reports Trending Stories. The park site in the town of Willow Grove, now occupied by the Willow Grove Mall, opened in 1896 and stayed around until it closed permanently in 1975. There was no entry fee…
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Falls Township Bridge Dedicated in Honor of Pennsbury High School Grad Killed in Vietnam War
A bridge in Falls Township was recently dedicated in honor of Edward Nelson Beers, a Pennsbury High School graduate killed in the Vietnam War, writes Greg Vellner for The Reporter. Private First Class Beers of the U.S. Marine Corp. was positioned in Vietnam’s Quang Tri Province. On May 23, 1968, the twenty-year-old had only 109…
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Kennett Underground Railroad Tour Reveals Area’s Stories of Struggle and Liberation
In acknowledgment of Juneteenth, the Kennett Underground Railroad tour on June 16 focused on the Underground Railroad and the abolition movements, writes Gabbie Burton for the Chester County Press. Through five featured stops at historic landmarks, the Kennett Underground Railroad Center revealed stories of struggle and liberation. The immersive and historical experience was led by…
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Oldest Home in West Chester Remains a Symbol of History Throughout Region
The Dower House, located at the Goshen Road intersection, is the oldest, continuously occupied home in West Chester, writes Malcolm Johnstone for County Lines Magazine. Early records tell us that John and Mary Wall bought 150 acres of land in 1712, in what’s now West Chester Borough. Some historians believe that Dower House was built…
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Former N.C. Wyeth Property in Chadds Ford Set to Become a Public Preserve in 2025
The former Chadds Ford home of N.C. Wyeth is about to be preserved, writes staff for Chadds Ford Live. Wyeth worked on the Treasure Island illustration on the property, which is known as the Joseph Davis Tract. The Davis Tract House was originally built in 1725. N.C. Wyeth and his family lived in the home…
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The First Woman in the U.S. To Open Her Own Architecture Firm Did So in Philadelphia
Minerva Parker Nichols was the first woman in America to open her own architecture practice. She, however, didn’t get nearly as much recognition for her work throughout the 1880s and early 1900s, writes Abby Connolly for MSN. Born in Illinois in 1862, Nichols grew up on a farm and was raised by her aunt and grandparents…
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These Two Bucks County Buildings Older Than Pennsylvania Itself
As the place where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed, Pennsylvania is home to many buildings that were built long before it became a state in 1787, including several in Bucks County, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Court Inn in Newtown is among the oldest buildings in Bucks County. When…
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WWII Riveter Anna Mae Krier of Levittown Commemorates D-Day in Normandy
At the age of 98, Anna Mae Krier from Levittown is celebrating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France, honoring the vital roles women played during World War II, write Sylvie Corbet and John Leicester for the Associated Press. Krier, who worked as a riveter on B-17 and B-29 bombers, ensured…
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Levittown Celebrates 72 Years Since First Residents Moved In
June 23 will mark the 72nd anniversary of the day first residents – John and Philomena Dougherty – moved into their home in Levittown, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Since then, the Bucks County town has thrived. As it was settled in the mid-20th century, at the height of the Cold…
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