[PDF] Along The Perkiomen eBook

Author : Jerry A. Chiccarine
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 11,26 MB
Release : 2005-07-27
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1439616191

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The Perkiomen Creek is a picturesque stream that drains a major portion of western Montgomery County. It begins just beyond the northern borders of the county and travels south. The creek empties into the Schuylkill River at the countys lower border. The old Perkiomen Railroad closely followed the same path. Along the Perkiomen showcases postcards of the Perkiomen Valley in Montgomery County as it existed during the first half of the twentieth century. Readers will visit the villages and towns along the creek and others nearby. This visual journey is intended to provide a glimpse of the Perkiomen regions rich history.

Author : Jerry A. Chiccarine
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 11,3 MB
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738554853

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The Upper Perkiomen Valley covers a large portion of the northern corner of Montgomery County and smaller portions of Berks, Lehigh, and Bucks Counties. Beginning in the late 1600s, European settlers began to populate the area. By the late 1800s, rural trades along with agricultural and milling activities were surpassed by new industries that included ice harvesting, cigar making, stone quarrying, and textile manufacturing. Through postcards and photographs, The Upper Perkiomen Valley illustrates the culture as it existed in this area a century ago. Previously unseen images create an understanding of the past, a connection with the community, and pride in this beautiful region.

Author : Jerry A. Chiccarine
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 39,66 MB
Release : 2007-11-28
Category : Photography
ISBN : 1439635730

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The Upper Perkiomen Valley covers a large portion of the northern corner of Montgomery County and smaller portions of Berks, Lehigh, and Bucks Counties. Beginning in the late 1600s, European settlers began to populate the area. By the late 1800s, rural trades along with agricultural and milling activities were surpassed by new industries that included ice harvesting, cigar making, stone quarrying, and textile manufacturing. Through postcards and photographs, The Upper Perkiomen Valley illustrates the culture as it existed in this area a century ago. Previously unseen images create an understanding of the past, a connection with the community, and pride in this beautiful region.

Author : Jerry A. Chiccarine
Publisher : Arcadia Library Editions
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 47,97 MB
Release : 2007-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781531634766

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The Upper Perkiomen Valley covers a large portion of the northern corner of Montgomery County and smaller portions of Berks, Lehigh, and Bucks Counties. Beginning in the late 1600s, European settlers began to populate the area. By the late 1800s, rural trades along with agricultural and milling activities were surpassed by new industries that included ice harvesting, cigar making, stone quarrying, and textile manufacturing. Through postcards and photographs, The Upper Perkiomen Valley illustrates the culture as it existed in this area a century ago. Previously unseen images create an understanding of the past, a connection with the community, and pride in this beautiful region.

Author : Henry Sassaman Dotterer
Publisher :
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 29,89 MB
Release : 1903
Category : History
ISBN :

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The Dotterer Family by Henry Sassaman Dotterer, first published in 1903, is a rare manuscript, the original residing in one of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, which has been scanned and cleaned by state-of-the-art publishing tools for better readability and enhanced appreciation. Restoration Editors' mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life. Some smudges, annotations or unclear text may still exist, due to permanent damage to the original work. We believe the literary significance of the text justifies offering this reproduction, allowing a new generation to appreciate it.

Author : Sandra Kear
Publisher : Menasha Ridge Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 12,38 MB
Release : 2009-11-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0897325729

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Eager hikers will find not only well-known and obscure trails, but also in-depth information regarding the region's history. Included are unique features of each hike and authoritative suggestions for fine dining, farmers’ markets, lodging, and flea markets. Hikers can also visit historic and artistic towns such as New Hope and Washington’s Crossing.