Name/Title
The WissahickonEntry/Object ID
2013.34.1.143a-cDescription
The Edwin C. Jellett Series of Scrapbooks, Volume 1, Part 2- The Wissahickon
Page 143 contains: (a) a newspaper clipping labeled by Jellett as "Wissahickon Hall"; (b) notes by Jellett labeled "Wissahickon Hall"; and (c) notes by Jellett labeled "Park Lines."
(a, top) This newspaper clipping has been labeled by Jellett as "Wissahickon Hall." This short article mentions Wissahickon Hall as one of many hotels on the lower Wissahickon still standing. The article also mentions the Maple Springs Hotel erected after the War of Rebellion by Harry Young, utilizing timber from Cuyler Hospital (which stood on Town Hall grounds). Joseph Smith became proprietor of this hostelry and decorated the porches and grounds with boxes, baskets and ornaments from curious shaped roots he found along the Wissahickon. The hotel was famous for these curios and the catfish and waffle dinners served there.
(b, middle) Jellett's notes are entitled "Wissahickon Hall" and recall that it was once a noted place for catfish and waffles and at the time (1905) was the Headquarters for the Wissahickon guards. The building was occupied (1905) by a caretaker family and in season by the North American Outing Fund.
(c, bottom) Jellett's notes are entitled "Park Lines". Apparently, hotels were unlawful in Fairmount Park; however, Park Lines were "adjusted" to accomodate both the Lotus Inn and Indian Rock Hotel so they could continue to survive and attract business. Jellett indicates that this interpretation was supported by Fell.Collection
GHS Scrapbook CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1894 - 1925Notes
Creation Date: 1905
