This is a parade on Main St. in Darby. I'm not sure of the location, I'm hoping a reader can help. I believe it is welcoming soldiers home from WW1.
NOTE: In 1926 the Darby Yellow Cab Co. was sued by the Yellow Cab Co. of Phila. over the origin of the name "Yellow". Darby stated they had the name "Yellow" first named for one of it's first drivers whose nickname was "Yellow".
CHESTER
TIMES – October 23, 1926
NAMED DARBY CABS AFTER MAN '
P. R. T. Complaint
Against “Yellow” Taxis Develops Novel Excuse
That the word “Yellow” in the name “Darby
Yellow Cab Company” is merely a nickname for the general manager of that
company, was testified yesterday afternoon by Frank L. Leinhauser, trading as
the Darby Yellow Cab Company, at a hearing in Philadelphia before Examiner
Russel Wolfe of the Public Service Commission.
The matter before the examiner was a complaint brought by the Yellow Cab
Company of Philadelphia, a subsidiary of the P. R. T. against the Darby
company, alleging that the latter was painting its cabs in the same color and
design as those of the Philadelphia company and also objecting to the use of
the words “Yellow Cab Company” in the defendant’s title.
It now appears that Mr. Leinhauser
named his company for his former driver and present general manager, Earl
Fettercliff, who since boyhood has borne the nickname of “Yellow” OR “Big
Yellow.” The Darby Yellow Cab Company is
now operating in the borough of Darby and vicinity under a certificate granted
to Mr. Leinhauser last year. He has
operated in that section since 1921.
While Mr. Leinhauser was on the witness
stand he was asked how he came to adopt the work “Yellow” as a part of his
company’s name. Harking back to the days
when he was still new in the taxicab business, Mr. Leinhauser replied:
“At that time I had a fellow driving who
was known by all the people in that locality as “Yellow.”
What was his real name?” the examiner
asked.
“Earl Fetterolff,” replied Mr.
Leinhauser. In further statements he
said that as a result of his driver’s nickname his bus service had always been
known as the “Yellow.” “It was always
known as “Yellow” ever since I operated it,” he declared emphatically. Upon further questioning he said that Mr.
Fetteroff was now his general manager.
Mr. Fetteroff later backed up Mr.
Leinhauser’s statement. “I have had that
nickname since I was 10 years old,” he said.
He also said that the service had been operating as the Darby Yellow Cab
Company since 1921.
About the time that the P. R. T. Company
bought out the Yellow Cab Company of Philadelphia, it was contended that the
particular kind of orange yellow that distinguishes Yellow taxis was worth
about $1,000,000. Mr. Leinhauser was
asked yesterday to describe the color of his yellow taxis.
“The top,” he replied, “is a light green
and the body a sort of lemon color, a real light yellow.” On each cab appears the name Darby Yellow Cab
Company, and in the front is a lighted sign bearing the word “Darby,” he said.
Counsel for the Yellow Cab Company
attempted to show that Leinhauser’s cabs have been operating not only in Darby
and vicinity, the field authorized by his certificate, but also in
Philadelphia. Mr. Leinhauser replied
that his drivers were not supposed to pick up any passengers outside of his
district, under penalty of discharge. He
admitted that there were times when he thought it was quite proper to send his
cabs into Philadelphia for passengers.
In the course of this examination of Mr.
Leinhauser, Examiner Wolfe remarked: I
don’t believe this man started on any deliberate campaign to invade
Philadelphia.
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*History at Work Jun 26, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Newlin Grist Mill, 219 Cheyney Rd, Glen Mills, PA 19342
Get a closer look at trades of the eighteenth century in Newlin’s “History at Work” series. Members of Newlin Grist Mill’s staff, volunteers, and outside artisans will demonstrate their crafts and talk with visitors about how different trades and skills were integral to life in colonial Pennsylvania
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*Using State Historic Tax Credits to Create Affordable Housing Jun 30, 4:00 PM
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William Way LGBT Community Center curator Bob Skiba will present on the history of the Philadelphia LGBTQ movement while placing it in a national context of LGBTQ history.
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*Preservation on a Shoestring: Creative Solutions for Collections Care Jun 30, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
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For many institutions with collections of local history, the reality is very different from the ideal recommendations for care of artifacts and maintaining storage environments. This webinar provides guidance on getting started with collections care. DCPD Program.
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Collections Care The Delaware County Planning Department has teamed up with Stephenie Bailey of CCAHA and Nether Providence Historical Society to help historical organizations care for their collections. If you are a Delco organization with collections, you will soon receive a short questionnaire in your email so we can identify the needs of the groups and hopefully get a grant to help. If you respond, you will get a chance to win a 1:1 consultation with Stephenie for your group. Also check out the webinar on June 30 (see link above) where Stephenie will present creative solutions for collections care and you will get a chance to win a package of preservation supplies. Heritage Commission Preservation Awards The Heritage Commission of Delaware County held its annual Preservation Awards on May 15. Check out the video, photos and programs on the Heritage Commission website. Delco Heritage Tourism If you are with a Delaware County Historical Organization, you may have received a survey by the Heritage Tourism Task Force about Heritage Tourism in Delaware County. This survey is for all organizations that host events and/or have sites to visit so that Visit Delco, PA can help promote your group, including free marketing materials and photos. Please fill it out as soon as you can. https://arcg.is/1Knzim is the link to the survey. Fill out one survey per site and/or organization (so if you are responsible for two sites, fill it out twice). Thanks! Open Houses starting! See the list below for current open houses this summer. If you have tours and open houses for your historic sites at any time in the next few months, please email dchpn_planning@yahoo.com to get on the next e-blast to promote your site. America 250 PA Delco- new name! The America 250 PA Delco Committee is forming to help celebrate America's 250th Birthday in 2026 with events, programs and celebrations from 2021 onwards. To be consistent with the state commission America250PA, we are now America250PADelco. Follow us on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram Website to come soon What Kind of Preservationist Are You? Take the quiz to find out! https://www.riddle.com/showcase/172504/personality-test America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places List Each year, America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places sheds light on important examples of our nation’s heritage that are at risk of destruction or irreparable damage. More than 300 places have been listed in its 34-year history, and in that time, fewer than 5 percent of listed sites have been lost. Most of these places just need petitions signed, so help them out! https://savingplaces.org/stories/11-most-endangered-historic-places-2021 |
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The Colonial Pennsylvania
Plantation invites you to
July 4th Celebrations
Saturday, July 3rd & Sunday July 4th
Join
us on July 3rd and 4th, enjoy a picnic at the farm and celebrate our nation's
birthday by hearing the Declaration of Independence and witnessing the crowd’s
reaction. Watch the colonials make a demonstration against the king by burning
him in effigy. See the loyalist reaction to this treasonous act. You are also
welcome to show your loyalty by signing the Declaration.
Other
activities at the farm include hearth cooking, textile demonstrations, long
rifle, garden and animal talks. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic basket
lunch, a comfortable chair or blanket and enjoy the Fourth as it was celebrated
years ago on a true colonial farm in Chester County.
Tickets
may be purchased in advance by visiting www.colonialplantation.org
Use
GPS address: 3900 N. Sandy Flash Drive, Newtown Square, PA 19073
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