Historic
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Man Who Helped South Korea Become Independent Once Lived in Delco
The man who helped create an independent nation of South Korea once lived in a house at 100 E. Lincoln Street that skirts Media and Upper Providence, writes Susan L. Serbin for Delco News Network. Philip Jaisohn (1864-1951) moved to the Jaisohn Memorial House in 1925, practicing medicine and raising a family there. He remained…
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IBM Exec From Newtown Square Who Led Creation of DOS has Died
The man whose team developed the disk operating system for mainframe computers used for several decades has died, writes Bonnie L. Cook for The Philadelphia Inquirer. David Norman Freeman, 86, of Newtown Square, joined International Business Machines in the 1960s heading a team in IBM’s New York development lab. DOS/360 was first aired by IBM…
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Military Sacrifice Remembered for Six Decades by Media With Annual Parade
Media held its 60th annual Veteran’s Day parade Nov. 11, claimed to be the largest Veteran’s Day parade in Pennsylvania, reports Joe Holden for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. Thousands turned out this year. Media has always organized the parade on behalf of those who have served in our military forces. “I think it’s important that the people remember…
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Havertown Family Was Inspired by Delco Holidays Past. Now Their Decorations Inspire Others
Halloween and Christmas are a big deal to the Jackson family in Havertown, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Decorations adorn their Lawrence Road lawn and home, first in celebration of Halloween, then the Christmas season. Their treasure trove of decorations is built on warm memories of past Delco and Philadelphia holidays. Trish Jackson…
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Eddystone Marks Site of Rifle Plant Where More Than a Million Rifles Were Made
The Eddystone Rifle Plant accounted for 47 percent of the total U.S. wartime production during World War I, producing more than a million rifles,writes Barbara Ormsby for the Daily Times. It was the largest factory in the United Stated during World War I, located on Simpson Street, across from 13th Street. The borough recently unveiled…
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Kiwanis Club in Chester Celebrates 100 Years by Relaunching Efforts to Help City Residents
After World War I, a new fraternal businessman’s organization, the Kiwanis, were forming chapters nation-wide, writes Colins Ainsworth for the Daily Times. On Jan. 8, 1919, a group of local businessmen and civic leaders met at the Washington House in Chester to form the Kiwanis Club of Chester, promoting civic-mindedness and service. The Kiwanis Club…
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Upper Darby’s Got a New Mayor. She’s a Democrat, and a First-Year Councilwoman
Another power center for Republicans, the office of Upper Darby mayor, changed hands in last Tuesday’s General Election when voters put in first-term township council member Democrat Barbarann Keffer over longtime Republican incumbent Tom Micozzie, writes Michael Bond and Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. MIcozzie had served since 2009. Keffer edged out Micozzie by…
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Her Great Aunt Was Delco’s ‘Most Catholic Mother’ in 1950. Who Knew?
The President of Elizabethtown College had no idea her great aunt was once voted “Most Catholic Mother of Delaware County” in 1950 until a college freshman told her, writes Samantha Galvez for fox43.com. Eric Schubert, 18, cracks hundreds of ancestry and adoption cases all from his Elizabethtown College desk. He’s been diving into genealogy work…
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Tornado in Thornbury Was Biggest for Delaware County in 45 Years
The Halloween tornado that touched down in Thornbury was the strongest the county has seen in 45 years, writes Kevin Tustin for Delco News Network. The last F-2 tornado occurred June 29, 1973, carving a two-to-three mile path in Egdmont, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. It caused $25,000 worth of property damage.…
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Edgmont Store Glides Through 90 Years, Guided by One Family
Gradyville is home to a store that has stood at the crossroads of Gradyville and Middletown roads for more than 90 years, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The former 1920s tobacco shop turned general store is now The Den of Antiquity, an antiques shop. The store originally served truckers with items like tobacco,…
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For the Record, William Penn Landed in Chester First
William Penn stopped by William Penn Park in Chester Oct. 30 to mark the 337th anniversary of his landing in the Province of Pennsylvania, and to celebrate his 375th birthday, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. Re-enactor Tom Roy Smith of Drexel Hill portrayed Penn, joined by Chester historical preservationist Carol Fireng dressed as…
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Tastykake Promised Her a Doll for Posing in an Ad. She didn’t get it.
Tastykake gave her a moment of fame, but Phyllis Blumenthal, formerly of Havertown, never did get the doll she was promised, writes Ralph Vigoda in a Dec. 16, 1990 article in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The image of Phyllis, 3, was in Gimbel’s picture studio in 1931. The portrait was a Father’s Day gift. Someone from…
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Former Delco Man Helped Create Nittany Lion Shrine and Led WWII Engineers to Allied Victories
Col. David Pergrin, formerly of Delaware County, helped create the Nittany Lion Shrine and led one of the most decorated U.S. Army engineering units of World War II, reported news.psu.edu. Pergrin played for the Nittany Lions at Penn State. He headed the committee that commissioned Penn State’s stone sculpture of a Pennsylvania mountain lion, the…
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Delco Couple Restores Historic Home in Old City, Moves on to Society Hill
Restoring a four-bedroom rowhouse in Old City Philadelphia was so much fun for this Delaware County couple, they want to do it again in Society Hill, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nancy and Bill Britton’s rowhouse was a block away from the Betsy Ross House. “We loved it for the history and the…
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It’s Easy To See Why Wayne Is Considered The Heart Of The Main Line
Wayne has earned its reputation as the heart of the Main Line as it continues to add restaurants and businesses to its walkable downtown, writes Jessica kartaliia for CBS 3. “Wayne over the past 20 years has grown tremendously,” Chris Todd said. Todd owns Christopher’s Restaurant located along Restaurant Row in Downtown Wayne. You’ll find…
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Chester Clock Tower Gets an Artistic Facelift
Local artists have given some personality to the Deshong Park clock tower at Ninth Street and Edgmont Avenue in Chester, its first makeover in more than 61 years, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. Artists from the Chester Made collective created three paintings that were mounted below each of the tower’s clock faces. The…
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Delco Arts Week Is Here! See What’s Coming Up This Week
Delco Art Week kicked off this past weekend with plenty to see and do. And it’s just getting started. Events continue throughout the week, from art exhibits, to studio tours, arboretum tours, dance performances, theater, concerts and more. Check out DelcoArts.org for a complete listing . Take a Wyeth family studio tour at the Brandywine…
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Chichester Meetinghouse Building Celebrates 250 Years With New Roadside Marker
The Chichester fieldstone Meetinghouse now has its own historical roadside marker, dedicated Sunday at a 250th anniversary celebration, writes Loretta Rodgers for the Daily Times. “Today’s event was very well attended,” said Chichester Historical Society President Mary Griffin. “We are so happy to have the opportunity to share this gem with the community.” An example…
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