Park Ave. in Swarthmore looking south toward Michigan Ave. The house on the left is #135 Park Ave.NOTE: The 1920's in Delco was a time of real estate development in Delaware County. Media Boro east was the area getting all the attention. Many small country towns where changing. Swarthmore Boro was just one example.
CHESTER TIMES
October 20, 1922
REALTY BOOM FOR
SWARTHMORE
Operators of This City Figure in the Borough’s Development
Swarthmore
is on the peak of a realty boom. Until
very recently the trading in real estate in that borough has been more or less
along conservative lines. While the
market characterized a steady, active movement, it never jumped, as in other
sections of the county. And it seems
Chester operators are to figure prominently in the future development of
Swarthmore insofar as its building development is concerned.
It is
said the Chester Realty Company has purchased the Leiper tract of eight
acres. This property is located on the
west side of Chester Road and runs down to Crum Creek. The tract, while not within the limits of
Swarthmore Borough proper, is next door neighbor in Springfield Township. Credited rumor insists the company intends to
begin the erection of several dwellings on the tract immediately.
Still
another deal is the one in which S. E. Simmons is the principal promoter. Mr. Simmons has purchased a tract of eleven
acres fronting on Park Avenue, extending back to the Frederick Calvert
holdings. Robert Green, the civil engineer,
is now surveying and plotting the tract.
Mr. Simmons is a resident of Swarthmore, but has not heretofore figured
in real estate operations. It is said
the purchaser intends to do no building on the tract, but proposes to sell it
off in building lots, either to individual home seekers or to speculative
bidders. Vassar and Dickinson Avenues,
which cease functioning as thoroughfares at present where they run to a blind
end against the property, are to be extended through so as to open up the
central portions of the tract. Charles
A. Smith is acting as resident selling agent for Mr. Simmons.
During
the past week curiosity has been aroused among the Swarthmore realty brokers as
to the real significance of the presence in the borough of four lawyers from
Roanoke, Va. They were registered at the
Strathhaven Inn for several days and frankly admitted they were in Swarthmore
looking over certain real estate matters.
From the number and prominence of the attorneys, the natural presumption
arose that it must be a large and important deal to require the services of
four lawyers to put it over, R. F. C. Plank, J. M. Plank, J. H. Hage and H. C.
Birchfield. While innumerable guesses
are ventured as to the property involved in the supposed deal, nothing
authoritative is known, and the Southerners were careful not to drop nor leave
behind leads of any character.
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*Revolutionary Reads- The Boston Massacre Author Talk Nov 06, 1:00 PM Kapelski Learning Center- Widener Univ., Kapelski Learning Center, E 14th St, Chester, PA 19013 The inaugural Revolutionary Reads program by America250PADelco. Read the book and attend the author talk and reception. Dr. Serena Zabin will discuss her 2020 book which invites a reconsideration of one of the iconic events leading to revolution. | | |
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Manayunk- Neighborhood Walking Tour Series Nov 06, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Park on river side of Main St., 4418 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127 Often referred to as the “Manchester of America,” learn about this former mill town’s industrial development along the Schuylkill River canal that was opened in 1825, connecting Philadelphia to the interior coal regions of Pennsylvania. $10-15 | | |
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*Genealogy Workshop Nov 07, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Middletown Free Library, 464 S Old Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063 Come learn about Genealogy or get help with your current research! Feel free to bring your own laptop/tablet, but we do have a few to borrow. | | |
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*Kennedy: The Murder Case Nov 07, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Tinicum Memorial Public Library, 620 Seneca St, Essington, PA 19029 Join us for the final program in the Kennedy Series presented by Roger Arthur. This program discusses the aftermath following the most controversial presidential murder. Part 3 of 3. | | |
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*Reclaiming Your Community: A Talk with Majora Carter Nov 08, 7:00 PM Zoom- registration required Cliveden and American Teahouse will host a virtual election night community conversation with author Majora Carter. Ms. Carter will lead a talk and answer questions about her book, Reclaiming Your Community: You Don't Have to Move Out of Your Neighborhood to Live In A Better One. | | |
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*Centennial of the Frankford El Nov 08, 7:30 PM Facebook Live or YouTube Harry Garforth, author of upcoming book on the El and other rail routes through Frankford as well as former SEPTA employee, will speak in honor of this milestone. | | |
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A Renovation Celebration Nov 09, 6:30 PM Athenaeum of Philadelphia, 219 S 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 The Athenaeum board and staff invite you to celebrate the reopening of our newly renovated building this fall. See our state of the art gallery space, brand new Members' Lounge and updated Reading Room! Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served upstairs in the Reading Room. $100 | | |
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Scholar Sessions: Dr. Holly Pinheiro, Jr. Nov 09, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Zoom- registration required The Families' Civil War tells the stories of freeborn northern African Americans in Philadelphia struggling to maintain families while fighting against racial discrimination. The book provides a compelling account of the lives of USCT soldiers and their entire families. $10 | | |
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*Documenting Philadelphia's Built Environment on the Eve of the Centennial, 1850-1876 Nov 10, 12:00 PM Weitzman School of Design- Upper Gallery, 210 S 34th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Elizabeth Milroy will talk about the efforts of painters and photographers to record Philadelphia's historic structures and places as the nation's centennial approached, focusing in particular on the work of watercolorist David Kennedy. | | |
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*A Force to be Reckoned With: The Enduring Influence of the Colonial Nov 10, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM NSCDA/PA Headquarters, 1630 Latimer St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 In the first 3 decades of the 20th Century, Philadelphia embraced the modern. But its architects never completely abandoned the city’s colonial style. This illustrated lecture will examine how elements of colonial style grew outward into the neighborhoods and rose upward to surprising heights. | | |
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*Finding Your Aston Roots Nov 10, 6:30 PM Aston Community Center, 3270 Concord Rd, Aston, PA 19014 Aston Historical Society meeting at 7. Come early to see displays- doors open at 6:30. After the meeting, hstorian Keith Lockhart will give a talk on preserving your family history and genealogy, and show photos of old schools from his collection. | | |
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*Colonel Washington and Me Nov 10, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Gloria Dei (Old Swede's) Church, 916 S Swanson St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 While most biographies on the first president mention the bond between George Washington and William Lee, Colonel Washington and Me is the first book dedicated solely to this story. Reception follows- donation for gourmet desserts and drinks. Registration required. | | |
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Harvest Fest 2022 Nov 12, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Brandywine Battlefield Park, 1491 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 Giving thanks and celebrating another bountiful year! Join us at the park for living history reenactors, games, and much more – including our fabulous living history cook! $5-8 | | |
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Siege Weekend 2022 Nov 12, 10:00 AM – Nov 13, 4:00 PM Fort Mifflin, 6400 Hog Island Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19153 Fort Mifflin’s Flagship Event! Commemorate the 245th anniversary of the greatest bombardment of the American Revolution with us! Meet Revolutionary War soldiers and civilians, enjoy musket and cannon demonstrations and living history activities. Guided tours at noon and 2. $6-10 | | |
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*2nd Annual Veterans' Tribute at Greenlawn Cemetery Nov 12, 1:00 PM Greenlawn Cemetery- across from Haven, 2500 Concord Rd, Aston, PA 19014 We will be recognizing veterans of all wars as well as several other notable community members presently interred in Greenlawn. The 3rd Regiment of Colored Troops Reenactment group, Exhibits, a Buffalo Soldier presentation, refreshments, flags and more. Documentary on link. | | |
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