Historical Society of Montgomery County postcard collection circa 1900-1975

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Historical Society of Montgomery County postcard collection circa 1900-1975

The Historical Society of Montgomery County postcard collection, circa 1900-1975, consists of postcards, mostly dating from the 1910-1940s, depicting scenes in the vicinity of Montgomery County and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The collection is organized by location.

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Historical Society of Montgomery County

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Montgomery County, situated in southeastern Pennsylvania, was established in 1784 out of the western portion of Philadelphia County. Part of the Welsh Tract, an area of Pennsylvania settled by Quakers from Wales, it is located along the Schuylkill River. Montgomery County has played an important role in U.S. history, including being the site of such Revolutionary War events as the dramatic reshaping of Washington's Army at Valley Forge and the lesser-known engagement of General Lafa...