Tuesday, December 11, 2012
A look back at Hatboro and Horsham, 54 years ago this week.
From the Public Spirit, Week of Dec. 11-17, 1958 Hatboro zoning board approves controversial industrial park Amid the violent protests of more than 30 Mitchell Park residents, Hatboro's Zoning Board of Adjustment on Tuesday night paved the way for a small industrial park at County Line Road between York Road and the Reading Railroad. When the decision was announced, resident Marshall Blum said that the majority of the people present are willing to appeal in the courts. The Board rejected the request for the variance last July 8 because of the objections of 32 Mitchell Park residents, even through it felt that the park would be in the best interests of Hatboro. The Board felt that its decision was unfair and decided to hold another hearing…
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
A look back at Hatboro and Horsham, 88 years ago this week.
From the Public Spirit, Week of Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 1924 Horsham fire destroys barn, kills livestock Fourteen cows, three horses and sheep, and thousands of dollars worth of farm machinery and crops, were burned late Sunday night when flames, fanned by a high wind, destroyed a barn at the George Walters farm, off Limekiln pike below Prospectville. Neighbors within a mile radius were awakened by the screaming and bellowing of the cattle and horses trapped in the blazing building, which is situated on the crest of a hill, near the Park creek. The fire cast a reflection in the sky which could be seen for miles around. The Walters family had retired early Sunday night. They were awakened by the bawling of cows a few minutes after eleven o'clock. …
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
A look back at Hatboro and Horsham, 101 years ago this week.
From the Public Spirit, Week of Aug. 19.-25, 1911 Two men race from Hatboro to Willow Grove - A sporting event occurred one evening this week in Hatboro, when Andrew the barber and Brown the bootblack, of Moreland avenue, were boasting as to their abilities as runners. To settle the question which was the best, a race to Willow Grove was proposed. The purse was to be $4, each man to place $2 in the hands of O'Regan, the bartender. When it came to raising the funds each man was short, so O'Regan lent 50 cents to Brown and $1 to Andy. The winner of the race was to telephone his arrival at Ehrlich's hotel. Brown claims he distanced Andy and reached the hotel first, and went upstairs to telephone. When he came down, there was Andy quietly …
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
A look back at Hatboro and Horsham, 82 years ago this week.
From the Public Spriit, Week of April 17-23, 1930 Police investigate man's death at Hallowell Hotel - Byron Thompson, 62, of Hatboro, died Saturday night of dilation of the heart aggravated by a kidney ailment, according to a report made this week by Dr. John C. Simpson of Norristown, Montgomery County Coroner's physician. Thompson, a long-time resident of Hatboro, died suddenly in the Hallowell Hotel [now the Horsham Inn] on Easton road, conducted by Robert Burns. It was reported at first that he had strangled to death on a large clam which he had attempted to swallow. This was denied by the physician. The unusual circumstances surrounding the death actuated a search of the inn by state police officers, and a quantity of illegal liquor …
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
A look back at Hatboro and Horsham, 99 years ago this week.
From the Public Spirit, Week of March 22-28, 1913 Horsham woman's barn burns down - The members of Willow Grove Fire Company were called into service about 12:45 a.m. on Thursday morning by the continual blowing of the whistle at the power house. Word had been received that a large barn in Horsham was ablaze, and the fire laddies at once started up the Doylestown pike to the place where the blaze could be seen. The fire was on the premises of Mrs. Burley, on the Saw Mill road, near the Orthodox Friends meeting house, where her barn was being consumed. When the firemen arrived at the scene nothing could be done, as the building was all ablaze, and they directed their attention to saving the house, which stood nearby. A few chickens, a wagon…
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
A look back at Hatboro and Horsham, 53 years ago this week.
From the Public Spirit, Week of Feb. 5-11, 1959 Keith Junior High School opens in Horsham - The Hatboro-Horsham Joint School System's bright and beautiful Keith Junior High School [now Keith Valley Middle School] opened to 700 students Tuesday morning. The large $2.4 million building, on Meetinghouse Road, is an educational wonder and a sharp contrast to the crowded conditions that faced the youngsters at Hatboro-Horsham High School on York Road. Seth Biemuller is principal. In general, the building is rectangular with four major sections built around an open center courtyard. The students have been provided with maps to help them get around. The building is of steel and brick construction on a concrete foundation. The interior is for the …
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5:30 am on Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Thanks for this feature. It gives a good feel for what life was like way back. I hope it continues. more ›