Historic City Line Avenue Bridge - That Gets No Respecthttps://youtu.be/rO3ybslAUiQIf bridges had feelings, the City Line Avenue Bridge (that's its official name) would be justified in feeling under-appreciated. Aside from the fact that it's old - it was built in 1913, the bridge has some nice "architectural assets," that you've probably been oblivious to, all the times you've … [Read more...] about Historic City Line Avenue Bridge – That Gets No Respect
History
60 Years Ago Today, JFK Campaigned In Bala Cynwyd
60 Years Ago Today, JFK Campaigned In Bala Cynwyd Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts made a campaign appearance and delivered a speech in the parking lot at the Bala Cynwyd Shopping Center (Lord and Taylor), on October 29, 1960.As the Inquirer reported on October 30, 1960 Kennedy's day began with a 10:00 AM speech at Lawrence Park Shopping … [Read more...] about 60 Years Ago Today, JFK Campaigned In Bala Cynwyd
1964, The Year Lower Merion Flipped To Blue
1964, The Year Lower Merion Flipped To Blue In 1964 there were no Democrats on the Lower Merion Township Board of Commissioners. Nor were there any Democrats on the School Board. The Township Treasurer was a Republican, as was the Justice of the Peace. And let's not overlook Lower Merion's representative in the state legislature. He was also a Republican. By no … [Read more...] about 1964, The Year Lower Merion Flipped To Blue
Philadelphia Eagles Name Was Inspired By FDR’s NRA Eagle
Philadelphia Eagles Name Was Inspired By FDR's NRA Eagle On March 4, 1933, Franklin Delano Roosevelt was inaugurated as President of the United States. In the summer of that year, came the announcement of a new NFL football team in Philadelphia. The team's owner, Bert Bell (who later lived in Narberth) drew his inspiration for the team's name from the Blue Eagle of FDR's … [Read more...] about Philadelphia Eagles Name Was Inspired By FDR’s NRA Eagle
It’s Still The GSB Building
It's Still The GSB Building Germantown Savings Bank ceased to exist in 1994, after it was acquired by Corestates, but its former headerquarters building at One Belmont Avenue is still known as the GSB Building. •🤩ROOFTOP VIEWS🤩• Introducing Karr Barth’s new roof deck at One Belmont Ave. Get the best views of the Philly Skyline 🏙 A venue for collaboration and casual … [Read more...] about It’s Still The GSB Building