Wissahickon Paper Mills

Name/Title

Wissahickon Paper Mills

Entry/Object ID

2013.34.8.12a-b

Description

Page 12 of the Edwin C. Jellett Scrapbook, The Wissahickon, Volume VIII, From Indian Rock to City Line. Two clippings. 2013.34.8.12a describes a survey in the vicinity of Charles Margarge's mill. It is marked, "Power Report 1870." 2013.34.8.12b describes the founding of the Wissahickon Paper Mill Company, 01/08/1872 and indicates the roles of Governor John White Geary, Auditor General John Hartranft, Charles Magarge, Charles W. Wentzel, and Henry E. Rees.

Collection

GHS Scrapbook Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1870 - 1872