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
A 1971 Main Point Audience Saw A Re-Invented George Carlin Open For Tom Paxton
https://youtu.be/hXRa5eIlT4gThe Hippy Dippy Weatherman was a staple of George Carlin's act until he re-invented himself in the early 1970sOn a Wednesday night in June of 1971, a long-haired, tie-die-shirt-wearing, bearded George Carlin, opened for folk singer, Tom Paxton at the Main Point, in Bryn Mawr. The George Carlin who entertained … [Read more...] about A 1971 Main Point Audience Saw A Re-Invented George Carlin Open For Tom Paxton
Haverford College Claims To Have Original Quaker Oats Man
An illustration from our archives that inspired the famous Quaker Oats character. Interesting fact- Quakers did not found the Quaker Oats Company, the founders just thought it'd give their product a wholesome reputation #Nationaloatmealmonth #Quakertuesday pic.twitter.com/KbtQmhhfON — Haverford Libraries (@HCLibraries) January 18, 2022 “I’m just feeling fortunate, you know — I … [Read more...] about Haverford College Claims To Have Original Quaker Oats Man
World Famous Artist, Seward Johnson, Created Ardmore’s Life-like Sculptures
Neil Genzlinger of the New York Times wrote on March 12, 2020 - J. Seward Johnson Jr., a sculptor who may be responsible for more double-takes than anyone in history thanks to his countless lifelike creations in public places — a businessman in downtown Manhattan, surfers at a Florida beach, a student eating a sandwich on a curb in Princeton, N.J. — died on Tuesday at his home … [Read more...] about World Famous Artist, Seward Johnson, Created Ardmore’s Life-like Sculptures
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