Horsham
Dr. Mary P. Hough
We have another article found in HSMC’s microfilm collection by former Board President and volunteer Charles Kelly. This time he was reading the Whitemarsh Valley News. Dr. Mary P. Hough was a pioneering woman doctor and noted historian in the Ambler area. She had a long obituary written in the paper on July 31, 1942. Whitemarsh… Read More »Dr. Mary P. Hough
Horsham Trolleys
For our last blog of 2023, I wanted to share some winter scenes from our photographs collection. This collection of photographs depicts trolleys in Horsham. Many of these trolleys are buried in deep snowbanks, but a few of the pictures appear to be taken outside of the winter months. The photographer(s) are not known as… Read More »Horsham Trolleys
Horsham Fire Company
Earlier today I was scanning some photographs and came across a folder of photos of the Horhsam Fire Company. Along with the photos, I found a brief history of the fire company. It seems the company was founded after the barn of the Quaker Meetinghouse burned down in 1913. Up until that time, Horsham didn’t… Read More »Horsham Fire Company
Ada Worthington
We have in our archives a small collection of items from Ada Worthington. All of the papers concern her education, beginning with her third grade report card from Prospectville School in Horsham. It was the 1924-1925 school year.
The Kenderdine Mill
Built in 1734, the Kinderdine mill is located at Keith Valley and Davis Grove Road in Horsham Township. It was built by Joseph Kenderdine. The Thomas Kenderdine was an early Welsh settler in Horsham. The photograph below shows the mill in 1904, when it was still in operation. This photograph and all the ones below… Read More »The Kenderdine Mill