Lansdale Historical Society photograph collection circa 1890-2012

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Lansdale Historical Society photograph collection circa 1890-2012

Lansdale in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania became a boom town during the mid-19th century when a junction of the North Pennsylvania Railroad was established where the center of the town is now located. The Borough of Lansdale was incorporated on August 24, 1872. The Lansdale Historical Society photograph collection, circa 1890-2012, consists of photographs that depict local businesses, landmarks, and events in Lansdale from the turn of the 20th century to the present.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6328411

Lansdale Historical Society

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Lansdale Historical Society

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Once inhabited by Lenni Lenape Indians, the area now called Lansdale became a boom town during the mid-19th century when a junction of the North Pennsylvania Railroad was established where the center of the town is now located. The railroad brought much needed work into the area, creating the need for housing, businesses and hotels. In 1860, with the influx of people moving into the area, the federal government established Lansdale as a post office village. In less than ...

Montoya, Leopoldo

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Smith, Alexander

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Linden, Robert J.

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Young, Gordon

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Bean, Milton B., 1849-1938

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