Author: Jerry A. Chiccarine
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 0738538094
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
The Perkiomen Creek is a picturesque stream that drains a major portion of western Montgomery County. It begins just beyond the northern borders of the county and travels south. The creek empties into the Schuylkill River at the county's lower border. The old Perkiomen Railroad closely followed the same path. Along the Perkiomen showcases postcards of the Perkiomen Valley in Montgomery County as it existed during the first half of the twentieth century. Readers will visit the villages and towns along the creek and others nearby. This visual journey is intended to provide a glimpse of the Perkiomen region's rich history.
Along the Perkiomen
Author: Jerry A. Chiccarine
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 0738538094
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
The Perkiomen Creek is a picturesque stream that drains a major portion of western Montgomery County. It begins just beyond the northern borders of the county and travels south. The creek empties into the Schuylkill River at the county's lower border. The old Perkiomen Railroad closely followed the same path. Along the Perkiomen showcases postcards of the Perkiomen Valley in Montgomery County as it existed during the first half of the twentieth century. Readers will visit the villages and towns along the creek and others nearby. This visual journey is intended to provide a glimpse of the Perkiomen region's rich history.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 0738538094
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
The Perkiomen Creek is a picturesque stream that drains a major portion of western Montgomery County. It begins just beyond the northern borders of the county and travels south. The creek empties into the Schuylkill River at the county's lower border. The old Perkiomen Railroad closely followed the same path. Along the Perkiomen showcases postcards of the Perkiomen Valley in Montgomery County as it existed during the first half of the twentieth century. Readers will visit the villages and towns along the creek and others nearby. This visual journey is intended to provide a glimpse of the Perkiomen region's rich history.
The Upper Perkiomen Valley
Author: Jerry A. Chiccarine
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738554853
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The Upper Perkiomen Valley covers a large portion of the northern corner of Montgomery County and smaller portions of Berks, Lehigh, and Bucks Counties. Beginning in the late 1600s, European settlers began to populate the area. By the late 1800s, rural trades along with agricultural and milling activities were surpassed by new industries that included ice harvesting, cigar making, stone quarrying, and textile manufacturing. Through postcards and photographs, The Upper Perkiomen Valley illustrates the culture as it existed in this area a century ago. Previously unseen images create an understanding of the past, a connection with the community, and pride in this beautiful region.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 9780738554853
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The Upper Perkiomen Valley covers a large portion of the northern corner of Montgomery County and smaller portions of Berks, Lehigh, and Bucks Counties. Beginning in the late 1600s, European settlers began to populate the area. By the late 1800s, rural trades along with agricultural and milling activities were surpassed by new industries that included ice harvesting, cigar making, stone quarrying, and textile manufacturing. Through postcards and photographs, The Upper Perkiomen Valley illustrates the culture as it existed in this area a century ago. Previously unseen images create an understanding of the past, a connection with the community, and pride in this beautiful region.
"Blessed Spot" Along the Perkiomen
The Upper Perkiomen Valley
Author: Jerry A. Chiccarine
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439635730
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The Upper Perkiomen Valley covers a large portion of the northern corner of Montgomery County and smaller portions of Berks, Lehigh, and Bucks Counties. Beginning in the late 1600s, European settlers began to populate the area. By the late 1800s, rural trades along with agricultural and milling activities were surpassed by new industries that included ice harvesting, cigar making, stone quarrying, and textile manufacturing. Through postcards and photographs, The Upper Perkiomen Valley illustrates the culture as it existed in this area a century ago. Previously unseen images create an understanding of the past, a connection with the community, and pride in this beautiful region.
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439635730
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
The Upper Perkiomen Valley covers a large portion of the northern corner of Montgomery County and smaller portions of Berks, Lehigh, and Bucks Counties. Beginning in the late 1600s, European settlers began to populate the area. By the late 1800s, rural trades along with agricultural and milling activities were surpassed by new industries that included ice harvesting, cigar making, stone quarrying, and textile manufacturing. Through postcards and photographs, The Upper Perkiomen Valley illustrates the culture as it existed in this area a century ago. Previously unseen images create an understanding of the past, a connection with the community, and pride in this beautiful region.
The Perkiomen Region, Past and Present
Author: Henry Sassaman Dotterer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Perkiomen Creek and Valley (Pa.)
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Perkiomen Creek and Valley (Pa.)
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Upper Perkiomen Valley
Author: Jerry A. Chiccarine
Publisher: Arcadia Library Editions
ISBN: 9781531634766
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
The Upper Perkiomen Valley covers a large portion of the northern corner of Montgomery County and smaller portions of Berks, Lehigh, and Bucks Counties. Beginning in the late 1600s, European settlers began to populate the area. By the late 1800s, rural trades along with agricultural and milling activities were surpassed by new industries that included ice harvesting, cigar making, stone quarrying, and textile manufacturing. Through postcards and photographs, The Upper Perkiomen Valley illustrates the culture as it existed in this area a century ago. Previously unseen images create an understanding of the past, a connection with the community, and pride in this beautiful region.
Publisher: Arcadia Library Editions
ISBN: 9781531634766
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
The Upper Perkiomen Valley covers a large portion of the northern corner of Montgomery County and smaller portions of Berks, Lehigh, and Bucks Counties. Beginning in the late 1600s, European settlers began to populate the area. By the late 1800s, rural trades along with agricultural and milling activities were surpassed by new industries that included ice harvesting, cigar making, stone quarrying, and textile manufacturing. Through postcards and photographs, The Upper Perkiomen Valley illustrates the culture as it existed in this area a century ago. Previously unseen images create an understanding of the past, a connection with the community, and pride in this beautiful region.
The Perkiomen Region, Past and Present
Author: Henry Sassaman Dotterer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Perkiomen Creek and Valley (Pa.)
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Perkiomen Creek and Valley (Pa.)
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Philadelphia
Author: Sandra Kear
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
ISBN: 0897325729
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Eager hikers will find not only well-known and obscure trails, but also in-depth information regarding the region's history. Included are unique features of each hike and authoritative suggestions for fine dining, farmers’ markets, lodging, and flea markets. Hikers can also visit historic and artistic towns such as New Hope and Washington’s Crossing.
Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press
ISBN: 0897325729
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Eager hikers will find not only well-known and obscure trails, but also in-depth information regarding the region's history. Included are unique features of each hike and authoritative suggestions for fine dining, farmers’ markets, lodging, and flea markets. Hikers can also visit historic and artistic towns such as New Hope and Washington’s Crossing.
Recreation in the United States
Author: James H. Charleton
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amusement parks
Languages : en
Pages : 1104
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Amusement parks
Languages : en
Pages : 1104
Book Description
The Dotterer Family
Author: Henry Sassaman Dotterer
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
The Dotterer Family by Henry Sassaman Dotterer, first published in 1903, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
The Dotterer Family by Henry Sassaman Dotterer, first published in 1903, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.