Name/Title
The WissahickonEntry/Object ID
2013.34.9.13Description
The Edwin C. Jellett Series of Scrapbooks, Volume 9 -The Wissahickon
Page 13 contains 4 columns from a newspaper article, which is undated. The author is identified as E. M. To access the last two columns, the white note paper to which the columns are attached must be turned over to reveal the reverse side. The article is entitled "Interesting Local Matter Collected by 'E. M.'. The article begins with a description and history of the property known as Bloomfield Farms, located at 100 E. Northwestern Ave., Phila, PA. The property today (2013) is part of the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania. The property was originally owned by the Streeper family It finally (as of 1901) was sold to George Thomas. The article also mentions the history and origins of the Piper House and Mill, as well as the surrounding area. Portions of the original lands of both properties were divided and subdivided and sold to family members and others. Ownership records show numerous owners over the course of time. Today (2013) this land would be owned by several individuals/organizations: The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Erdenheim Farms, the Whitemarsh Valley Country Club, Chestnut Hill College (among possibly others).Collection
GHS Scrapbook Collection
