Abington, Jenkintown, and Rockledge / Old York Road Historical Society.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Old York Road Historical Society.

Series:

Images of America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Abington (Montgomery County, Pa. : Township)--History--Pictorial works.

Abington (Montgomery County, Pa. : Township).

Jenkintown (Pa.)--History--Pictorial works.

Jenkintown (Pa.).

Rockledge (Pa.)--History--Pictorial works.

Rockledge (Pa.).

Genre:

Illustrated works.

Physical Description:

128 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Charleston, SC : Arcadia, [2000]

Summary:

Abington, Jenkintown, and Rockledge presents a portrait of the area that was originally the township of Abington, now a northern suburb of Philadelphia. The towns and villages that comprise the Abington area are captured in this timeless photographic history. From the days of the horse and buggy and the stagecoach, to the days of the grand estates, Abington, Jenkintown, and Rockledge portrays the area as it developed over the years. Pictured are many familiar sites, as well as those that helped define the area but no longer remain. From the long and distinguished histories of such venerable institutions as the Abington Friends' Meeting and Abington Presbyterian Church to the nationally known Willow Grove Park. Abington, Jenkintown, and Rockledge is a celebration of the area's legacy. Glimpses of the past are brought into focus with many rare and previously unpublished photographs. The fire companies, businesses, schools, people, and institutions that define Abington, Jenkintown, and Rockledge are included in this comprehensive photographic history.

Contents:

Preface

Introduction

1. Jenkintown

2. Noble, Baederwood, and Abington

3. Weldon, Glenside, North Hills, and Ardsley

4. Roslyn, Crestmont, and Willow Grove Park

5. Meadowbrook, Rydal, and McKinley

6. Rockledge

Acknowledgments.

ISBN:

0738504734

9780738504735

OCLC:

46342252