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Series of 126 photographs covering Germantown 300th anniversary and other local heritage and preservation celebrations and activities. Photos/captions published between 1977 and 2001.
Caption .1: "Cliveden, the historic site of 6401 Germantown Ave., will be the location of the annual reenactment of the Battle of Germantown on Saturday, October 1, at noon and 3 p.m.. Mayor Ed Rendell is expected for the first battle. Those who come will be able to visit the country fair at Upsala, directly across the street from Cliveden, as well as enjoy various activities at ArtJam '94, which extend along Germantown Ave. from Cresheim Valley Drive to Washington Lane." (photoi 1992)
Caption .2: "'Cliveden of the National Trust, built as a country house for Benjamin Chew, last crown-appointed chief justic of the colony', will be toured on Sunday, March 17, starting at 2 p.m. Leading the tour of the site at 6401 Germantown Ave., will be Jennifer Esler, executive director. This is the second of three tours in the 'Right in Our Own Back Yard' series of the Chestnut Hill Historical Society. Cost for each tour is $8 for CHHS members, $12 for non-members and advance registration is required. Call the CHHS at 247-0417. 3-14-96" (Photo 1992)
Caption .3: "Decked for Yuletide is front door of Cliveden of the National Trust, 6401 Germantown Ave., one of 10 area historic house museums to be open for a Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 12, 1-4 p.m. Others are Germantown Historical Society, Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, Awbury Arboretum, Johnson House, Upsala, Concord School House, Historic Rittenhouse Town, Deshler-Morris House and Wyck. Special activities are planned at some sites and the charge at most places will be $4 for adults and $2 for children over age 6, with a few senior discounts available. For more information, call the individual houses or Historic Germanown Preserved Holiday Open House at 546-1146, extension 14. Photo by J.G. Gouker. 1991 season."
Caption .4: "View of Cliveden of the National Trust, 6401 Germantown Ave., during the summer. Photographed by J.T. Chew, Jr." (Photo 1992).
Capttion .5: #1: "Dining Room Decorated at Cliveden, the historic landmark at 6401 Germantown Ave., one of eight area house museums that will be trimmed for the holidays and welcoming visitors on Saturday, December 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The other sites are Germantown Historical Society, Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, Rittenhouse Town, Stenton, Upsala, Wyck, and Awbury Arboretum (in the Francis Cope House). For information about the open house programs, call Anne Roller at Cliveden, 848-1777." 12-5-96
#2: "The candlelight tour held on Thursday, December 8th, gives visitors a real sense of having stepped into the past."
Caption .6: "View of entry at Cliveden of the National Trust, 6401 Germantown Ave., shows fine furnishings, artwork and exquisite wood molding. Cliveden '96."
Caption .7: "Volunteers recently pitched in to repaint woodwork at Cliveden, the historic house at 6401 Germantown Ave., where the Battle of Germantown was fought in 1777. Volunteers who helped in the project's first phase of scraping, scrubbing and sanding exterior woodwork were (bottom row) Patricia Gordon-Mann, Jim Wolitarsky, director Jennifer Esler, Linda Solino, Lowry Stephensen; (top row) Jim Mullahy, Alan Keiser, BOb MacDonnell, Missy Sutherland, Rodman Page, and (standing) John Chew. 8/1993."
Caption .8: "Donald T. Sheehan (right) chats with John Chew outdoors at Cliveden, now a historic house museum and once the country home of Benjamin Chew, named chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in 1774. He is the founder of National Historic Preservation Week." 5/14/1992.
Caption .9: "Cliveden caretaker Brooks Mullahu (left) and Bruce Compton, Cliveden public outreach coordinator, look at a space once occupied by copper downspouting at the historic house museum. (Photo by Andy Dunning)." 8/3/89.
Caption .10: "A new American flag rises on a newly installed flagpole on the lawn of Upsala, 6430 Germantown Ave., on October 1, as a silent salute to the men of Gen. George Washington's army who lined up there in the fall of 1777 for the Battle of Germantown across the street on the grounds of Cliveden. The flag raising ceremony was part of Germantown Heritage Week." 10-6-88
Caption .11: "Abigail Hemenway has the best seat in the house, on the shoulder of her father, Carl Hemenway, at the urn installation ceremonies last Saturday afternoon at Cliveden, the National Trust property in Germantown." 4-9-87
Caption .12: "Winners from Germantown Protest 1688-1988 Essay Contest were honored in ceremonies last Friday morning at Cliveden, the historic house museum at 6401 Germantown Ave. Shown, left to right are: front row, Joseph Taylor, Kia Chantel Ruff, Bree Sharp, Jessica Fuller, Gregory Frazier, Martin Smith, Bonnie Bing, chairperson of the Germantown Protest 300th Anniversary Committee; Ann Hermann, director of Germantown Historical Society; back row, John Warrick, Perry McCants, Kenya Cassell, Reginald Richardson, Steven Ruffin." 4-21-88.
Caption .13: "Pre 1981"
Caption .14: "Bruce Compton, public outreach coordinator at Cliveden, stands next to a gian urn, one of five once on the roof of Cliveden. Each is four and one half feet high and weighs more than 1000 pounds. Cliveden will host a celebration of the restoration of its giant decorative urns on Saturday, April 4, at 3 p.m." 4-2-87.
Caption .15: "Getting ready for the big day - Sponsor Jack Asher (center), of C.A. Asher Candy Company, is joined by some of the troop members of the First Continental Regiment (from left) Kurt Hague, Jeb Hague, drummer boy, and Jack Armstrong in advance of the staging of the reenactment of the Battle of Germantown on Saturday, October 5, at noon and 3 p.m., on the grounds of Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Ave. The public is invited. Admission is free. Telephone 848-1777 for mnore information." 10-3-91.
Caption .16: "Raymond Shepherd, administrator of Cliveden, examines a rifle to be used by the American troops in the Battle of Germantown. The gun is part of the Cliveden collection and dates to the time of the battle, 203 years ago. (Photo by Sheila Schindler)."
Caption .17: "...and then, after it was all over, and the Americans had lost again this year, Al Harns packed up his gear and went home, hoping perhaps that next year would be another story. See story, p. 51 (Photos by Sheila Schindler)." 10-4-80
Caption .18: "Richard Tyler (left), historian of the Philadelphia Historical Commission, greets fellow preservationists at the University of Pennsylvania; Jack Asher, head of Asher Candies in Germantown; and Jennifer Esler, executive director of Cliveden, at a recent program at Cliveden in honor of National Historic Preservation Week. Tyler and DeLong discussed 'Historic Preservation in Philadelphia: Present and Future'." 5-30-85.
Caption .19: "Helen Solow was one of many antique dealers on hand at the Cliveden country fair last Saturday on the grounds of the historic residence at 6401 Germantown Ave." 10-8-87.
Caption .20: "John Dickinson, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Benjamin Franklin sipped Madeira wine while visiting Cliveden last week. The four, members of the cast of 1776, now playing at the Independence Mall pavilion, are (from left) actors William McCoulgey, Robert Stoeckle, Don Perkins and Sam Wrissen. See story, page 5." Local 8/25/77.
Caption .21: "NB/Battle/Americans fire photo."
Caption .22: "Battle painting - Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy and Germantown residents are currently helping Cliveden, the historic house museum, to raise funds to bid on an 18th century painting which shows American troops attacking the mansion during the Battle of Germantown on October 4, 1777. The painting is coming to auction in London, England, on December 12. Jennifer Esler, executive director of Cliveden, praises the community support that has been given already. 'We have $30,000 in pledges so far,' she said, 'but we will need a great deal more to insure that the painting comes to Cliveden.' The painting is estimated to sell for between $80,000 and $100,000. For information or to pledge call 848-1777." 12-7-89.
Caption .23: "L to R. Lynn Brocklebank, Adrienne Cannon, Elizabeth Laurent - CL, Cheryl Desmond - GHS, John McIlhenny - FP"
Caption .24: "At last a formal agreement is signed making Cliveden, the historic house museum at 6401 Germantown Ave., a co-stewardship property. Michael L. Ainslie, president of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, affixes his signature to the document as Donald T. Sheehan, chairman of the board of directors of Cliveden, Inc., a not-for-profit organization, and Hope Hendrickson, Cliveden executive director, watch." 12-30-82.
Caption .25: "Battle of Germantown 1985?"
Caption .26: "Battle of Germantown 1985?"
Caption .27: "East View of Residence"
Caption .28: "Wyck 1995. Restoration of Wyck completed. Would --- to talk to you or me about it. (Separate from award) 3 yrs of work on house. as essentially where it was in 1825. More unified, tidier. Complete new stucco, restored windows, under supervision of Penn, + Art Museum. 233-5072 Richard Brown. left to right Dr. Daniel K. Butler, Mari--- Butler, --- Jeff (---) Gross, Ingrid Bogel - WTA - chair of Wyck."
Caption .29: "Louisa May Alcott State Marker is dediccated at recent ceremonies in front of Cunningham Piano Company, 5427 Germantown Ave. Shown (from left) are Barbara Silberman, executive director of Germantown Historical Society; Rose Karr and Doris Reber, owners of Cunningham Piano Company; State Senator Allyson Schwartz and Lauren Boffa-Taylor, fifth grader at Masterman School and a Louisa May Alcott reenactor. Alcott, the famed author of 'Little Women' and other books, was born in 1832 in a house on the site now owned by Cunningham. The house was torn down in 1874." 11-28-96.
Caption .30: "The site of the 1688 Germantown Protest was one of the first historic locations recognized by the Germantown Site and Relic Society, now the Germantown Historical Society. This marker stood for many years on a house at 5109 Germantown Avenue."
Caption .31: "Admiring marker placed by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission at site of Tunes Kunders House in Germantown where first protest against slavery in America was written are, from left, Christopher Nicholson, Charles Haines, Roman Stutzman and (front) Patricia Cason. Installed during Germantown tercentennary observance in 1983, the marker calls attention to April 1688 anti-slavery protest which is being observed this weekend." 4-22-88.
Caption .32: "Among the more than 200 descendants of the first German settlers at dinner last Saturday evening at the Germantown Cricket Club were, from left clockwise, Mrs. Walter Penn Shipley, Mr. and Mrs. S. Edward Rhoads, the Rev. and Mrs. Roman Stutzman, Mr. and Mrs. Troy B. Alexander, Nancy Helen Rhoads and Mr. Shipley. The Rhoadeses came from Sherman Oaks, California, and the Alexanders from Hoboken, New Jersey." 10-13-83
Caption .33: "Descendants of the first German settlers in the New World move in procession from Germantown Friends Meetinghouse last Saturday morning to Wister St. and Germantown Aves., site of the Tunes Kunders House where first protest against slavery in America was written. Marker was placed there by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission." 10/13/83.
Caption .34: "Second Pennsylvania Regiment of the Continental Line prepares for participation in Germantown 300th anniversary festival concert at First Presbyterian Church of Germantown on October 9. Left to right are George Watts, Bill Lenihan, Robert Fleming, Charles Slavin, Paul Loane, Ray Grimmel." 10/13/83.
Caption .35: "Nancy (Mrs. Donald) Rhoads received a handsome sundial from George C. Denniston, representing the descendans of the first German settlers here, in recognition of her extraordinary efforts as chairman of Germantown Founders Day last weekend." 10-13-83.
Caption .36: "Rose garden at Wyck 6026 Gtn. Ave
Caption .37: "President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Karl Carstens (center) arrives with Mayor William Green for a visit to the Germantown Historical Society last Thursday afternoon, October 6. He is greeted by Mark F. Lloyd (left), direcftor of the society, at the organization headquarters where an exhibit of 300 years of Germantown history is currently featured." 10-13-83.
Caption .38: "Don Kawash, pianist and history teacher at Germantown Friends School, played 'From Rags to Riches' at the dinner for descendants of the first German settlers on October 8." 10-13-83.
Caption .39: "Visiting Germantown last weekend for the 300th anniversary festivities were Mary Beth and Thomas V. Pastorius, and their son, Thomas V. Jr., whos ancestory, Francis Daniel Pastorius founded Germantown. The toungster, who was born in Germany, and his parents live in the Pittsburgh area. They were photographed at the laying of an historic marker at the site of teh first protest against slavery in America." 10-13-83.
Caption .40: "Leading Congregations for Peace to a celebration in Vernon Park on Sunday, October 2, in observance of Germantown's 300th anniversary, are Harold Grote, holding banner, and June Krebs, both of Unitarian-Universalist Church of the Restoration, Mr. Airy, followed closely by representatives of Unitarian Society of Germantown." 10/6/83.
Caption .41: "Wyck board"
Caption .42: "Dollhouse on display at Grumblethorpe is a replica of the center city town house owned by the Wisters, who summered at their mansion in Germantown. The dollhouse belonged to Sally Wister, granddaughter of John Wister, who built Grumblethorpe in 1744."
Caption .43: "View of interior at Wyck, historic house museum at 6026 Germantown Ave." 10-12-89.
Caption .44: "Guests at Grumblethorpe annual luncheon recently included (from left) Lillian and Malcolm Wister, Celeste Maschmeyer (co-chairman of the luncheon) and Marine Captain Richard Marino, the luncheon speaker, who discussed the Gulf War. Almost 200 guests attended the event, which raises funds for maintenance of the historic house museum in Germantown." 5-14-92.
Caption .45: "John Groff, executive director of Wyck, --- with the historic house's horiculturalist Melinda Miller, Wyck Association volunteer Guide Dorothea Schnorr of Wyndmoor (right) in preparation for Wyck's Garden Open House on June 6th. Photograph by Robert DePue Brown"
Caption .46: "A variety of crafts will be sold at the annual country fair on Saturday, October 23, on the grounds of Upsala, the historic house at 6430 Germantown Ave. where American troops took their positions against the British (who were at Cliveden across teh street) for the Battle of Germantown 1777. The fair, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. will feature flea market finds, antiques, and items from local merchants as well as hot dogs, sodas and assorted goodies. Living History Troops will parade down Germantown Ave. at 12 noon and 3 p.m. and present re-enactments of teh battle on the grounds of Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Ave. Admission to the fair and the battle re-enactment is free. Upsala and Cliveden, as well as most of the other Historic Germantown Houses will be open for tours on Saturday for a small admission fee. For more information, call 848-1777." 10-1-92
Caption .47: "Friends of Wyck annual New Year's tea took place on January 9 at Wyck, the National Historic Landmark at 6026 Germantown Ave. that was the home of nine generations of the same family. The tea perpetuates the long established custom of members of the family and friends gathering early in the year at the famous residence. Shown (from left) are Carloyn D. Commons, Esq., chair of the Wyck Association which oversees the operation of the property; William Cary, M.D., president of the Friends of Wyck and family member, holding the mold used to bake the traditional New Year's cookies served at the tea, and Nancy Shipley Rhaods, of Chestnut Hill, family descendent and member of teh Wyck board of directors. (Photo by Robert DePue Brown)." 1-21-93.
Caption .48: "Deshler-Morris House Committee Volunteers have been awarded second place for Public Private Partnerships in the 'Take Pride in Pennsylvania' program. The mansion, at 5442 Germantown Ave., was George Washington's White House for two summer sessions when Philadelphia was the U.S. capitol in the 1790s. Administered by the National Park Service, the house is interpreted completely by volunteers of teh Deshler-Morris House Committee - numbering 54 during 1992. The award certificate was to be presented on February 17 in ceremonies at the mansion." 2-18-93. Photo by Thomas L. Davies.
Caption .49: "Deshler-Morris House, 5442 Germantown Ave., which served as the White House in 1793 and 1794, is open to visitors Tuesdays through Saturdays, from 1 to 4 p.m., now through December 9. Special tours of the house, built in the mid-18th century by a German immigrant, can be arranged by calling 596-1748. Admission is $1, adults, and 50 cents, children." 4-6-95.
Caption .50: "Wyck gardens '95"
Caption .51: "Wyck '95
Caption .52: "Annual country fair will be staged by the Women's Committee of Upsala Foundation on Saturday, October 5, starting at 11 a.m., on the grounds of Upsala, the national historic landmark at 6430 Germantown Ave., across teh street from Cliveden of the National Trust, which will host re-enactments of the Battle of Germantown at noon and 3 p.m. Preparing for the fair, which will feature the sale of fall plants and flowers, attic treasures, food and beverages, as well as tours of the building, are (from left) Edie Wittman, Mary Lee, Ed McMahon and Mary Kurtz." 10-3-96.
Caption .53: "Dolls and Toys at GHS: With support from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, the doll and you collection at Germantown Historical Society is being catalogued, inventoried and rehoused so that the entire collection will be easily accessible to visitors. This project will be completed by Fall, 1995."
Caption .54: "Barbara Abrams (left), curator of Germantown Historical Society, and Elizabeth Solomon, assistant curator for costumes, hold some items from collection at Clarkson-Watson House. Shown here are a wedding vest of white wool, with embroidered silk flowers, worn at a wedding in 1854; a two tone brown straw hat of an 1860s letter carrier; a late 19th century white satin fan, with ivory sticks and white feathers, and an off-white lace parasol, from the turn of the century." 12-24-87
Caption .55: "Oktoberfest at Grumblethorpe, 5267 Germantown Ave., will take place on Sunday, October 12, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., sponsored by Devon Hill BMW to benefit the historic house museum's gardens. Shackamaxon Catering for All Seasons will present an 'authentic Oktoberfest menu.' Gathered at Grumblethorpe's historic gingko tree, 'the oldest female gingko in the nation', are George Beichl, event co-chair; Michael Lane, executive directory of Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks; Lillian Wister, Nury Reichert, event co-chair, and Eric vonStarck, of Shacakamaxon Catering. For information and invitation to Oktoberfest, call 482-5513." 10-2-97
Caption .56: "Getting ready for second annual Preservation Auction of Germantown Historical Society are curator Cynthia Gosling and assistant to the director, Gail Lilleberg-Shea. The event takes place this Sunday, November 16, at the GHS, 5501 Germantown Ave. Doors will open at 6 p.m. for viewing of the items for the silent and live auctions. Live auction starts at 7 p.m. Tickets, which cover wine, cheese, and desserts, are $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers in advance and $15 at the door. Valet parking is available. For more information, call 844-0514." 11-13-97.
Caption .57: "Germantown Historical Society (GHS) welcomed Dr. Mary K. Dabney, its new executive directory, at the reception following a recent meeting at which plans were outlined for celebrating the GHS 100th anniversary. David Moore, new GHS librarian, was introduced and the outgoing librarian, Eliza Callard, recognized for her service. Shown is Dr. Dabney greeting James Updegraff, Jr., a descendent of the first German settlers in Germantown.:" 12/1999.
Caption .58: "Wyck, the historic house museum at 6026 Germantown Ave., will welcome neighbors, friends and the general public to a garden open house on Saturday, June 8, from 10 a.m. to noon. The whole family is invited to come and enjoy tours of the old-fashioned garden and see more than 30 varieties of roses. The building will be open as usual from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday afternoon and also next Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Those who attend the garden open house will receive coupons good for half price admission to the house. Call 848-1690 to learn more." 6-6-91.
Caption .59: "The townhouses at Cricket Court on Erringer Place in southwest Germantown." 5-4-00
Caption .60: "Attending the recent dinner/planning meeting for Germantown Historical Society's Centennial Celebration in 2001 are (from left to right) Lucia Herndon of the Philadelphia inquirer; Patricia Aden of Preservation Alliance, Patricia Henning, Mt. Airy historian, and Mary Dabney, director of the Germantown HIstorical Society." 8-17-00
Caption .61: "Architectural wonders int eh former German Township were viewed during the Germantown HIstorical Society's recent celebration." 11-30-00
Caption .62: "L to R: Eugene Stackhouse, President, Loretta Witt, Centennial Chairperson, State Senator Allyson Schwartz at Centennial Gala, Silent Auction of Gmtn Historical Society Sat. 2/3/01 at Gmtn Cricket Club."
Caption .63: "GHS Gala folder. L to R: Eugene Stackhouse, Pres., Gmtn Hist. Society Henry Magaziner, former board member, Barbara Silberman, former exec, dir., Carl Weissinger, former board member, George French, President Emeritus and Honoree with framed pen and ink drawing of Hist Society Museum and Library on Market Square, Stevie Wolf, President Emerita and Honoree"
Caption .64: "Local 3/2 RRR Beyer GHS pic"
Caption .65: "The 300th Anniversary of the Germantown Protest against Slavery Saturday April 23 and Sunday April 24"
Caption .66: "1990 Germantwon Historical Society"
Caption .67: "GHS Exhibit"
Caption .68: "North room at GHS"
Caption .69: "Deshler-Morris"
Caption .70: "Wyck"
Caption .71: "Wyck"
Caption .72: "Gtn Hist Camp Kids 5/29/97"
Caption .73: "Wyck house - admin under Gtn Hist Soc --- on the Wyck Committee oldest house standing --- 1690. architect Strickland redid it when Lafayette came to visit given by Haines family living memorial to Quaker --- style"
Caption .74: "Barn at Stenton Mansion will be Agriculture Farm Museum for 1976. Natl Soc Colonial Dames of America for common well ---"
Caption .75: "Civil War --- Civil War --- fencing - 1861 Gnt's tribute to her heroic dead. 1883 artillery pieces from diff battle fields --- only Civil War square in Phila."
Caption .76: "Old farm wagon in barn at Stenton Mansion"
Caption .77: "Grumblethorpe RRR photos 10/30/97"
Caption .78: "Wyck RRR"
Caption .79: "Mallin/Johnson House folder"
Caption .80: "Toys Dolls 2/25/99"
Caption .81: "Photo GHS"
Caption .82: "Governor Thornburgh came to Germantown last Friday to present a check for $200,000 to the Center for Older Adults Northwest for completion of the former Vernon Park Library building as its new home. With him are Rennie Cohen, director of the center, and Ernie Oglesby, Jr., director of the Department of Community Affairs for the state." 1/31/84
Caption .83: "Robert Williams (left_, the SErvant, and Bruce Robinson, the Emporer, are shown in a scene from 'The Nightingale' at Germantown Theatre Guild this weekend." 4/11/85
Caption .84: "L to R: Dick Taylor, Mary Anne Lucey, BIll Edwards, Kathy Edwards, Tom Weir, Kevin Thomas (Photo by Gerard Plourde"
Caption .85: "Union soldier stands atop Market Square of Germantown memorial to local sons who served in the Civil War. Dedication took place on July 4, 1883." 1/1/84
Caption .86: "Inscription on monument in Market Square of Germantown reads "Fraternity, Charity, Loyalty, Ellis Post No. 6, G.A.R. They never fail who die in a great cause - Byron. Germantown's tribute to her heroic dead, 1861-1863." 1/5/84
Caption .87: "In honor of the 300th anniversary of the founding of Germantown, the U.S. Postal Service will unveil a commemorative stamp, featuring the Concord, on Friday, April 29, at 11 a.m., at the Market Square Presbyterian Church, 5515 Germantown Ave. The Concord was the ship which carried the first German families to the new world in 1683 where theyt settled in Germantown." 4/28/83
Caption .88: "Stenton reopens this week with new staff members. Left to right are Daniel Liechty, curator, and Brydi and Daniel Heebner, weekend managers. Liechty has a doctorate in theology from the University in Vienna and at Rutgers. His first book, dealing with 16th century religious history, will appear next year. The Heebners are both graduates of Temple University. Daniel is a social worker at the Center for Social Policy and Community Development at Temple, and Brydi is in public relations and photography. Stenton, at 18th and Windrim Sts., the restored home of James Logan, William Penn's proprietary agent, is open to visitors from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays." 4/2/87
Caption .89: "This is a trousseau dress worn by Elizabeth Maclay Reynolds, of Germantown, after her marriage to Jonathan Hancock in 1863. The violet silk gown was given to the costume museum by Mrs. William W. Arnett." 1/14/82
Caption .90: "Planting a tree at the corner of Germantown Ave. and Tulpehocken Ave. recently to mark the start of improvements along the Germantown Ave. commercial corridor are, from left, Joan Keene, president of Germantown-Mr. Airy Merchants Association; the Rev. Carl D. Ogden, pastor of Bethel AME Church where the ceremonies took place, and Jay McCalla, from the OFfice of City Council president Joseph Coleman. Occasion was sponsored by the Germantown Avenue Coordinating Committee, and refreshments were served afterwards in the church." 11/27/80
Caption .91: "Mark F. Lloyd, director of the Germantown Historical Society, accepts treasured album of first stamps in honor of Germantown's 300th anniversary, from William F. BOlger (right), postmaster general of the United States, at April 29 ceremonies at Market Square Presbyterian Church." 5/5/83
Caption .92: "Quilt sample from the collection of the Germantown HIstorical Society, 5214 Germantown Ave., which is now presenting an exhibit called "Grandmother's Flower Garden," as part of Germantown Founders' Week." 9/23/86
Caption .93: "Spectators are encouraged to ask about the lives of colonial soldiers (as above) on Saturday, October 4, when the Battle of Germantown is re-enacted at Cliveden, 6401 Germantown Ave., as a finale to Germantown Founders' Week." 9/25/86
Caption .94: "Planning a coordinated training program for guides in Germantown historic houses are, from left, Gail Tomlinson, education coordinator of Historic Germantown Preserved; Bruce Compton, public outreach coordinator at Cliveden, and Beth Twiss-Garrity, director of Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion. See story, pg. 31." 1/22/87
Caption .95: "Costume Museum pic"
Caption .96: "Ely pic"
Caption .97: "The Philadelphia Semester gave me a better perspective on college. And it was instrumental in my gettinga job. It helped build my independence and allowed me to explore and appreciate the city. An overall success." "MCC gave me skills, yes. But more important, the ACT program gave me the chance to decide what I wanted to do with my life and the confidence that I could achieve my goals. Now I've got a good job, I've been promoted twice and I"m continuing my education." "MCC Students/Graduates at School/At Work"
Caption .98: "Parade pic" "Albert Reed Veterans of Foreign Wars"
Caption .99: "---/Gtn 300th"
Caption .100: "GreenTree Tavern 6023 Gtn Ave"
Caption .101: "Carillon. Lutheran Home of Gtn."
Caption .102: "(Gtn. historic house) Stenton 18th + Windrim Sts."
Caption .103: "Germantown Historical Society is seeking an executive director to succeed Barbara Silverman, who is now deading to Heritage Investment Program of the Preservation Alliance. Germantown Historical Society is noted for its many archival treasures that represent life int he Germantown area in the 17th through 20th centuries. The search committee includes (from left): seated - Eugene Stackhouse and Judith Callard; standing - George French, Lynn Swain, Liz Jarvis, Loretta Witt, Millicent Hartsfield, Betsy Colomon, and Craig Alston. Also on the committee is Kitty Commons. Deadline for the search is April 30." 4-29-99
Caption .104: "Germantown Historical Society, 5583 Germantown Ave., formerly home of the Germantown Fire Insurance Company." 12/14/89 and 11/11/93
Caption .105: "View of Germantown HIstorical Society headquarters, at 5501 Germantown Ave., off Market Square." 1-14-93
Caption .106: "Germantown Historical Society trustee Beth Emmott (left) and exhibit donor Katherine Wiener DuBois review family photos for GHS upcoming costume exhibit, "Always in Style: Fashions of a Germantown Family, 1900-1930", which opens on Sunday, May 19, with a garden reception." 5/9/91
Caption .107: "Earth Day celebration by students from Project Learn found (l. to r.) Andrew Pellatreau, Hilary Tracy, Jessica Miron (seated left), Kate Vanden Huevel, Claire Pellatreau and Olivia Soltice Hardiman (seated right) planting trees. Mark Goodman, of Earthcraft, donated planting and peat moss and the children planted four trees, one in front of the school and the others in the 6500 block of Germantown Ave. up to Upsal St. (Photo by Joe Morsello)." 5/2/9... [truncated due to length]Collection
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