The former Prospect Park High School at 10th and Washington Aves. a aerial view from 1946, A new historical society has been formed in Prospect Park to help preserve the Morton Homestead. A beef and beer will be held on March 28 to start the fundraising effort. More will follow. I will be doing a slide show of old Prospect Park in April too. Please come out and support these events for a good cause.
The Springfield Historical Society presents:
“Baseball History and Slide Show on Early Ball Parks”
“Baseball History and Slide Show on Early Ball Parks”
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 7:30PM,
Springfield Township Building, 50 Powell Road
This program is presented free of charge with refreshments served at the conclusion.
Springfield Township Building, 50 Powell Road
This program is presented free of charge with refreshments served at the conclusion.
Our presenter will be Rich Westcott, a baseball writer and historian and
the author of 23 books and a new one due this year called “Philadelphia’s 50
Great Baseball Players.” Considered the leading authority on Phillies history,
he was the founding publisher of “Phillies Report” and wrote the material
for the historical exhibits at Citizens Bank Park. A native Philadelphian, a
graduate of William Penn Charter School, he has a degree from Drexel
University and a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University.
Westcott has taught journalism at Temple and La Salle Universities, was
formerly one of the official scorers of Phillies games, and has been inducted
into three halls of fame. He is the immediate past president of the Philadelphia
Sports Writers’ AssociationA must see! Mark your calendar!
the author of 23 books and a new one due this year called “Philadelphia’s 50
Great Baseball Players.” Considered the leading authority on Phillies history,
he was the founding publisher of “Phillies Report” and wrote the material
for the historical exhibits at Citizens Bank Park. A native Philadelphian, a
graduate of William Penn Charter School, he has a degree from Drexel
University and a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University.
Westcott has taught journalism at Temple and La Salle Universities, was
formerly one of the official scorers of Phillies games, and has been inducted
into three halls of fame. He is the immediate past president of the Philadelphia
Sports Writers’ AssociationA must see! Mark your calendar!
COME AND ENJOY!
A LECTURE ON:
The Lazaretto
Historic Quarantine Station
Tinicum Township
PRESENTED BY:
Bill Moller, Tinicum Township Historical Society AT
The Marple Christian Church
475 Lawrence Road, Broomall, PA 610-353-3644
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 26 Time: 7:30PM
www.thomasmasseyhouse.org
The gateway to Philadelphia for the first century of our nation's existence was the Lazaretto quarantine station and hospital, where all ships, passengers and cargo arriving from spring through fall were inspected and quarantined, if necessary. (The name Lazaretto derives from St. Lazarus, patron saint of lepers.)Some have called the Lazaretto Philadelphia's Ellis Island, but from a historical standpoint, it is even rarer and more precious than New York's famous immigrant inspection station.
Don’t miss this opportunity, to hear about this 1799 structure that still stands as a silent monument to the first hundred years of our nation's conflicted history of immigration and public health.
There is no charge and refreshments will be served after the lecture.(Donations Welcomed)
A LECTURE ON:
The Lazaretto
Historic Quarantine Station
Tinicum Township
PRESENTED BY:
Bill Moller, Tinicum Township Historical Society AT
The Marple Christian Church
475 Lawrence Road, Broomall, PA 610-353-3644
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 26 Time: 7:30PM
www.thomasmasseyhouse.org
The gateway to Philadelphia for the first century of our nation's existence was the Lazaretto quarantine station and hospital, where all ships, passengers and cargo arriving from spring through fall were inspected and quarantined, if necessary. (The name Lazaretto derives from St. Lazarus, patron saint of lepers.)Some have called the Lazaretto Philadelphia's Ellis Island, but from a historical standpoint, it is even rarer and more precious than New York's famous immigrant inspection station.
Don’t miss this opportunity, to hear about this 1799 structure that still stands as a silent monument to the first hundred years of our nation's conflicted history of immigration and public health.
There is no charge and refreshments will be served after the lecture.(Donations Welcomed)
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