1839-1906. Graduate Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1859. First vice president Pennsylvania Railroad, 1880-82; president, Lancaster Ave. Improvement Co. (Pennsylvania Railroad subsidiary) to collect tolls, prevent trolley competition. Supervisor roads for Lower Merion Township, promoting macadamized roads, granite curb stones, etc. Built 66-room mansion, “Cheswold,” designed … [Read more...] about Alexander Cassatt – PRR Exec. And Merion Cricket Club President – In 1878 He Built His House On ‘The Main Line’
The Tunnel At Pencoyd Landing
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Flower Pots At The Gas Station – Merion
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Sunshine And Showers – Wynnewood
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Hymie’s, Murray’s And Barson’s All Share A 60th Street Legacy
Hymie's Delicatessen, now owned by Louis Barson, is located at 342 Montgomery Avenue, in Merion. Murray's is at 285 Montgomery Avenue, in Bala Cynwyd. Don't be fooled by the different postal addresses. The distance between the two restaurants is 463 feet.In that respect, things aren't much different now than in 1939 when Hymie's was located at 430 S. 60th Street, while Murray's … [Read more...] about Hymie’s, Murray’s And Barson’s All Share A 60th Street Legacy