Historical Society of Montgomery County oversized documents collection circa 1816-2010

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Historical Society of Montgomery County oversized documents collection circa 1816-2010

The Historical Society of Montgomery County oversize documents collection, circa 1816-2010, is comprised of oversized maps, photographs, blueprints, and documents which depict or are related to Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and the United States.

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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...