AP wrote - R. Budd Dwyer, who was to have been sentenced today, pulled a high-powered revolver from a manila envelope Thursday morning and waved off frantic onlookers in his office. About two dozen horrified reporters, photographers and aides, some of them screaming, ″No, Budd 3/8 Don’t do this 3/8″ watched as the 47-year-old Republican put the gun barrel into his mouth and … [Read more...] about There Was A Blizzard On January 22, 1987 – But That Was Not The Big Story
History
In 1890 Frank Furness Designed The Bryn Mawr Hotel, Which Became Baldwin School
January 26, 1890 - The Philadelphia Times reported the planned reconstruction of the Bryn Mawr Hotel. Architects for the project are Furness, Evans and Co. Artist's rendering of the "future Bryn Mawr Hotel - 1890" The Original Keystone/Bryn Mawr Hotel - Opened in 1872, destroyed by fire in 1887 Photo source - Lower Merion Historical Society From the Lower Merion … [Read more...] about In 1890 Frank Furness Designed The Bryn Mawr Hotel, Which Became Baldwin School
Fritz Brennan Coached Lower Merion Gridders To Three Consecutive Undefeated Seasons
On October 19, 1953, during his second season as head coach of the Lower Merion Football Team, John J. "Fritz" Brennan’s Aces lost to Abington 19-13. It was their only defeat in a season that saw Lower Merion compile a 6-1-1 record (they “suffered” a tie at the hands of Upper Darby).The following year there were no losses or ties for the Aces, just wins. And they repeated that … [Read more...] about Fritz Brennan Coached Lower Merion Gridders To Three Consecutive Undefeated Seasons
The Long Sad Story Of The Bala (nee Egyptian) Theater – 1927-2014
On September 16, 1927, The Egyptian Theater (later renamed the Bala Theater), debuted with a showing of the feature-length silent film "Service for Ladies."A few days before the Egyptian opened its doors for the first time, the Inquirer wrote - It is regarded as unique among [movie] houses in this city, especially in that the decorative theme is Egyptian and is unusually … [Read more...] about The Long Sad Story Of The Bala (nee Egyptian) Theater – 1927-2014
Quiz-Time — Lower Merion Opened Three Brand New Schools At The Same Time — What Year, What Schools?
Gladwyne Elementary School Welsh Valley Junior High School and Harriton High School all opened in 1958 From the 1959 Harriton yearbook … [Read more...] about Quiz-Time — Lower Merion Opened Three Brand New Schools At The Same Time — What Year, What Schools?