The Back Part Of Germantown

Author : Hannah Benner Roach
Publisher : Genealogical Society of PA
ISBN 13 : 9781887099141
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.4X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Back Part of Germantown written by Hannah Benner Roach and published by Genealogical Society of PA. This book was released on 2001 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: That part of Philadelphia known today as Chestnut Hill, & in the early 18th century as "the hindermost part" or the "back part" of Germantown Township, includes within its boundaries the divisions of Sommerhausen & Crefeld, which formed the northernmost section of the original German township as laid out in 1684. It was 20 years or more after the first settlement in the lower part of the township before permanent improvements were established in Sommerhausen & Crefeld. This local history includes numerous mentions of individuals, families & events in this community during the 18th century. Here is a genealogical sketch of the Michael Schutz family of Chestnut Hill using the entire community as backdrop.

Author : David R. Contosta
Publisher : Ohio State University Press
ISBN 13 : 0814205801
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Suburb in the City written by David R. Contosta and published by Ohio State University Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In Suburb in the City, David Contosta tells the story of how Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, once a small milling and farming town, evolved to become both a suburban enclave for wealthy Philadelphians and a part of the city itself." "In 1854, the railroad connected Philadelphia and Chestnut Hill and the village was annexed by the city. Attuned to the romantic currents of the age, the wealthy men and women who moved to Chestnut Hill believed that the village's semi-rural surroundings might uplift them physically, spiritually, emotionally, and morally. At the same time, they wanted to continue to enjoy the best that the city had to offer while escaping from its more unpleasant aspects: dirt, crime, disease, and other shortcomings. They thus cultivated a dual identity with both suburb and city." "Ironically, this led to a sense of division as prosperous suburbanites held themselves aloof from the resident shopkeepers and domestic servants who provided so many of their creature comforts. Being a suburb in the city also meant that Chestnut Hill could not control its political destiny, as communities outside the municipal limits could. In response, residents developed a number of civic organizations that became a sort of quasi government." "Contosta's study of Chestnut Hill thus illuminates the divided and often ambivalent feelings that Americans hold about their great cities. He includes anecdotes gleaned from dozens of interviews with men and women of many backgrounds - lawyers, nuns, debutantes, grocers, craftsmen, and former servants - who tell of their lives in Chestnut Hill. More than one hundred photographs, many never before published, further enliven this analysis of suburban America."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Michael C. Harris
Publisher : Savas Beatie
ISBN 13 : 161121520X
Total Pages : 506 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Germantown written by Michael C. Harris and published by Savas Beatie. This book was released on 2020-07-21 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The award–winning author of Brandywine examines a pivotal but overlooked battle of the American Revolution’s Philadelphia Campaign. Today, Germantown is a busy Philadelphia neighborhood. On October 4, 1777, it was a small village on the outskirts of the colonial capital—and the site of one of the American Revolution’s largest battles. Now Michael C. Harris sheds new light on this important action with a captivating historical study. After defeating Washington’s rebel army in the Battle of Brandywine, General Sir William Howe took Philadelphia. But Washington soon returned, launching a surprise attack on the British garrison at Germantown. The recapture of the colonial capital seemed within Washington’s grasp until poor decisions by the American high command led to a clear British victory. With original archival research and a deep knowledge of the terrain, Harris merges the strategic, political, and tactical history of this complex operation into a single compelling account. Complete with original maps, illustrations, and modern photos, and told largely through the words of those who fought there, Germantown is a major contribution to American Revolutionary studies.

Author : Russell S. Hall
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780738515960
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Germantown written by Russell S. Hall and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Germantown, built on the high ridges of a former Indian Trail, has much grace and grandeur to her credit. Beautiful countryside, magnificent old trees, and prestigious homes bordered by long white fences and adorned by pastures of fancy horses are scattered about the area. Century-old churches, parks close to every neighborhood, and excellent schools are also woven into the fabric of this historic town. Images of America: Germantown highlights the natural beauty, the culture, and the charm of a most treasured place in the Volunteer State. Friendly people welcome neighbors and visitors alike with warm hospitality in Germantown. Great pains have been taken by the city planners in preserving the small-town atmosphere, while still being quite mindful of the future progress of a growing city. Come and discover, through 200 intriguing old photographs, the treasures of the community's history spanning 150 years. Included in this volume are vintage images of local families, business, schools, and churches.

Author : Samuel W. Pennypacker
Publisher : Nabu Press
ISBN 13 : 9781293835890
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Settlement of Germantown, Pennsylvania written by Samuel W. Pennypacker and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Author : John Palmer Garber
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 498 pages
Book Rating : 4.UI/5 ( download)

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Download or read book History of Old Germantown written by John Palmer Garber and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : David W. Young
Publisher : Temple University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781439915547
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Battles of Germantown written by David W. Young and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 2019-09-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2020 Philip S. Klein Book Prize Winner, Pennsylvania Historical Association Known as America’s most historic neighborhood, the Germantown section of Philadelphia (established in 1683) has distinguished itself by using public history initiatives to forge community. Progressive programs about ethnic history, postwar urban planning, and civil rights have helped make historic preservation and public history meaningful. The Battles of Germantown considers what these efforts can tell us about public history’s practice and purpose in the United States. Author David Young, a neighborhood resident who worked at Germantown historic sites for decades, uses his practitioner’s perspective to give examples of what he calls “effective public history.” The Battles of Germantown shows how the region celebrated “Negro Achievement Week” in 1928 and, for example, how social history research proved that the neighborhood’s Johnson House was a station on the Underground Railroad. These encounters have useful implications for addressing questions of race, history, and memory, as well as issues of urban planning and economic revitalization. Germantown’s historic sites use public history and provide leadership to motivate residents in an area challenged by job loss, population change, and institutional inertia. The Battles of Germantown illustrates how understanding and engaging with the past can benefit communities today.

Author : Margaret Coleman
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439619727
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Around Germantown written by Margaret Coleman and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008-08-25 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Germantown is a new city. Until 1980, Germantown was a quiet, rural community of farms and cows with a few new houses built for employees of the Atomic Energy Commission. When the MarylandNation Capital Park and Planning Commission adopted the area, everything changed.

Author : John Palmer Garber
Publisher : Nabu Press
ISBN 13 : 9781293740170
Total Pages : 492 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book History of Old Germantown written by John Palmer Garber and published by Nabu Press. This book was released on 2014-02-25 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Author : Lisa M. Pisterman
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1439641595
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Louisville's Germantown and Schnitzelburg written by Lisa M. Pisterman and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011-02-14 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Louisville's Germantown and Schnitzelburg documents community's historic transformations, from agricultural center to industrial powerhouse. Believed to have been named for the citizens who settled the area as early as the 1840s, Germantown and Schnitzelburg are located just east of downtown Louisville. The first parcels purchased and settled were part of the 1,000-acre land grant that was awarded to Col. Arthur Campbell in 1790 for his service to Virginia in the Indian Wars. Spanning more than 160 years of growth, the area developed from farms and dairies in the 1850s, to the industrialization of the 1880s, and then the halcyon era of the 1950s as a safe haven of family, community, and church. Remarkable historic landmarks include a Victorian-era cotton mill, DuPont Manual High School's football stadium, and the eclectic collection of residential architecture classified as "shotgun" and "camelback." Numerous neighborhood taverns and bakeries are both historic landmarks and popular eateries in this community. Look inside and enjoy the history and beauty of a bygone era and the development of a thriving community.