Historical Markers and War Memorials in Haverford Township, Pennsylvania
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Designer of the frigate Constitution, "Old Ironsides," lived 1803-38 in the Pont Reading House, which stands opposite. The present house was built at dates 1683 to 1813. — — Map (db m81492) HM
This site has been a center for Friends' activities since 1684. The older section of the current structure, since remodeled, was built in 1700 as an addition to the original log meetinghouse where William Penn worshiped in the eleventh month . . . — — Map (db m66654) HM
On West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3) at Darby Road, on the right when traveling west on West Chester Pike.
The rail lines that met and crossed at Llanerch Junction in the 19th century transformed fields into suburban neighborhoods. In the 20th century, the corner where West Chester Pike and Darby Road meet was a gas station and car dealership, before . . . — — Map (db m102755) HM
On West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3) at Darby Road, on the right when traveling west on West Chester Pike.
Comfortable and reliable rail transportation to and from Philadelphia encouraged the development and growth of suburban neighborhoods in Haverford Township. The large sign behind the trolley car instructs perspective buyers of homes in Llanerch . . . — — Map (db m102754) HM
On West Chester Pike (Pennsylvania Route 3) at Darby Road, on the right when traveling west on West Chester Pike.
Inside the Llanerch Power Station, Wilbur Hall photographed workers waiting to shovel coal into the massive boilers powering the Hamilton Corliss steam engine [photo at top left]. Electricity generated here to run the trolleys also lighted many . . . — — Map (db m102751) HM
