Name/Title
The WissahickonEntry/Object ID
2013.34.3.123a-cDescription
The Edwin C. Jellett Series of Scrapbooks, Volume 3 -The Wissahickon
Page 123 contains the following:
(A, Columns one and two) This newspaper clipping is entitled "Houston Ramble and is dated by Jellett as 8-10-1900. Jellett cites the article as being from the Germantown Independent Gazette. The article describes the scenic beauty that comprises Lincoln Drive and its adjunct - The Houston Ramble. The article also mentions the history of the Houston family and in particular, Henry Houston. The author also mentions the improvements to Lincoln Drive and the beautification of the area being made by the Park Commission.
(b, column 3) This newspaper clipping is entitled "Park Improvements Made During Year" and recounts the numerous improvements made to Farimount Park. Almost $600,000 was appropriated and expended for these improvements, with private cirtizens also contributing to the effort.
(c, bottom) This postcard is labeled "Lincoln Drive, Wissahickon, Philadelphia, Pa.". The scene is colored and shows a curving Lincoln Drive to the right. The Wissahickon is seen on the left as it meanders over the stone wall of a dam and under some bridges.Collection
GHS Scrapbook CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1900 - 1910Notes
Creation Date: 8-10-1900
