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The historical side of the law

To begin this month’s journey into the lives of the founders of the Historical Society of Montgomery County, we take a quick step back to the previous blog concerning newspapers. Within that overview of our founders’ connections with newspapers, William M. Clift, a crime reporter, studied but never practiced law. He was even admitted to… Read More »The historical side of the law

Emeline Hooven

Many of the people who come into the research library stop to admire the chandelier that hangs over the tables.  This chandelier came from the Hooven house which stood at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown.  The house was torn down in the 1930’s for the Norristown Post Office, and the family donated the chandelier… Read More »Emeline Hooven