Slateford pa history books

A member of the pennsylvania historical and museum commission, dr. Slateford is located directly behind the photographer. Morton luther montgomery 18461933 was a nativeborn pennsylvanian and harvardtrained lawyer who became a respected military and public historian and author of more than a dozen books, lecturerelated content and other materials documenting the history of the commonwealth of pennsylvania from its earliest days though the early part of the 20th century. A biography 1995 and pennsylvania politics, 18171832. Miller and william pencak, a historian at pennsylvania state university, this lucid and comprehensive history includes. After four years of construction, the delaware, lackawanna and western railroad from scranton to slateford junction is completed. Winifred manzi obituary bangor, pa the express times. The history of monroe county, pa, is recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this new 25page booklet, reprinted primarily from four hardtofind books. Uncoveringpa l the best things to do in pennsylvania. From quaker rule to the devastating decline of the steel industry, pennsylvania.

A history of the commonwealth is literate and informative, but it is not a dry encyclopedia. While there are sites out there that try to tell you the best places to visit in pennsylvania, most of them dont actually visit the places they write about. Pennsylvania geological survey historical photographs. Home value report for 505 slateford rd, mount bethel, pa 18343. Appears in 179 books from 18372008 page 259 at the corners are assembled juntos of village idlers and wise men, who take their stations there for the important purpose of seeing company pass. Page 208 gentlemen, it did not happen to me to be born in a log cabin. Simply add to your cart the books you would like to purchase. Manzi, 91, of slateford, pa passed away wednesday, march 15, 2017, at st.

It is readable, readerfriendly and worth reading, whether from start to finish a great snowy day adventure or by randomly selecting chapters. Slateford junction, pennsylvania, looking north to the delaware water gap. The mission of the bedford county historical society is to document, preserve, protect and promote the history and heritage of bedford county, pennsylvania. An illustrated history, is a concise history of the people, places, and events that have propelled the concept of the physician assistant from its inception at duke university in 1965 to its position as a major force in american medicine today. An eastbound set of fts is partially concealed by the westbound phoebe snow as they meet at slateford junction in september of 1960. Passenger service between new york city and buffalo, n. Adobe acrobat reader required to view digital books. Read about the early history of pennsylvania, its oil history, its cultural evolution, and much more. Its name comes from its location at the edge of the northampton slate belt. Sussex county historical marker program has resumed news. It is an excellent educational resource continue reading pa history books. Slateford is an unincorporated community in northampton county, pennsylvania, united states. Tony was born in slateford, pa on march 12, 1926, a son of the late andrew and rose pietronuto manzi. Slateford creek is located in the southernmost corner of the delaware water gap national recreation area and is little known compared to many of the other waterfalls in the region.

Thomas hutchins, a distinguished geographer and historian, who published several works of merit. History history of the city of altoona and blair county, altoona, pa. Welcome to our online book store where you can purchase a variety of quality local history books. Our history of fires, firemen, and firefighting by the bedford fire department. This series publishes books that employ a mixture of approaches. History of bedford, somerset, and fulton counties, pennsylvania. The slateford farm complex, is located within the boundaries of delaware water gap national recreation area. Pennsylvania history new, used and rare books and ephemera. Delaware, lackawanna and western railroad line, scranton to slateford junction. But, through my pa history class, and reading this book, theres so much more id like to read.

Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Thank you for supporting the bradford county historical society. See also whats at your library, or elsewhere broader terms. As the worlds largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. The history of the quarries in northampton county at slateford is filled with discrepancies concerning dates of company incorporations, years of operation and even location, but the name of one man is inexorably linked with the early slate quarrying in the eastern portion of the county. Edited by saint josephs university history professor randall m. Please note the year of this published history 1895. The spiralbound booklet is printed onesided on quality paper, with the print enlarged for easier reading.

Nov 26, 2017 the introduction provides the reader with a complete summary of the work undertaken that created the new line that stretched from slateford, pa. These influences need to be examined for their impact upon slateford farm. With illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its pioneers and prominent men unigraphic, 1884 bedford county pa. Pa history books physician assistant history society. Theres all kinds of really interesting things to learn in here about pennsylvania. Slateford juction, on the shore of the delaware river and within view of the water gap, was the location where the lackawannas new jersey cutoff broke away from the old main. Topics include professional authorship and the literary marketplace, the history of reading and book distribution, booktrade studies and publishinghouse histories, and examinations of and literary property. Illustrated history commonwealth pennsylvania abebooks.

Ari hoogenboom, professor of history at brooklyn college, is the author or coauthor of seven books including outlawing the spoils. Farming, of course, is slateford farms primary theme, and it was farming which provided a livelihood for the piphers and tenant farmers. Read each book description for publication and condition details and price. The delaware, lackawanna and western railroads predecessor to the phoebe snow, the lackawanna limited, second section of train no. Bchs store books bedford co historical society, pa. History and books about bradford county, pennsylvania. A webpage for the book series penn state series in the history of the book published by penn state university press. Dec 12, 2009 slateford farm, delaware water gap national recreation area, pennsylvania by brown, sharon a. Designed to make highquality scholarship accessible for students, the pennsylvania history series has been published since 1948 and now features more than thirty titles that advance the mission of the pha by engaging with key social, political, and cultural issues in the history of the state and region. Slateford farms history is linked to the geologic, american indian and colonial history which preceded samuel piphers purchase of the property in 1790. The nearest communities are stroudsburg to the north and portland to the south. Normally, i like to rent the books that are required in my classes namely those i dont think ill want to keep ahold of. Winnie was born in slateford, pa, on march 2, 1926, a daughter of the late george and hannah david jones dahlman.

After the arrival of the delaware, lackawanna and western railroad in 1856, other hostelries of various. A history of the civil service reform movement 1982 and the enterprising colonials. An illustrated history of the commonwealth of pennsylvania by william egle, m. Klein is the author or coauthor of seven books including president james buchanan. Porter, president of the company, built six or eight homes for workmen, a superintendents house, a barn, a. Home value report for 589 slateford rd, mount bethel, pa 18343. An outline history of tioga and bradford counties in pennsylvania, chemung county, steuben, tioga, tompkins and schuyler in new york by townships, villages, boros and cities. The pa history societys book, the physician assistant. As early as 1829, antoine dutot saw potential for a profitable resort industry at the delaware water gap and began construction of the first kittatinny house overlooking the delaware river. Slateford farm, delaware water gap national recreation.

Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Slateford farm, delaware water gap national recreation area. Geologic factors and human activity determined how and when the land was to be used. There are actually three waterfalls along a short stretch of slateford creek, however, the uppermost falls is the easiest of the three to reach. Most of these but not all are county history books that combine history and biographies of families within the county. Web site of the bedford county historical societybchs, bedford pa, new books. We can help you find the pennsylvania history books you are looking for. Monroe county pa history from 4 rare sources stroudsburg. Slateford farm tells two local and regional stories. The introduction provides the reader with a complete summary of the work undertaken that created the new line that stretched from slateford, pa. River towns of the delaware water gap, pennsylvania postcard. The lackawanna cutoff left and the old road right converge about 1,500 feet 460 m past slateford tower obscured by trees, left. One of the catastrophes that happened in the area was the wreck of the. The following books were writtencompiled by the pioneer library bedford county historical society.

Choose our history of pennsylvania books at arcadia publishing. Ewing page images at hathitrust oration delivered by hon. Common types of primary sources include works of literature, historical documents, original philosophical writings, and religious texts. Tony manzi, 87, of slateford, pa, passed away sunday, february 16th, at lehigh valley hospitalmuhlenberg campus, bethlehem, pa. A rare of collection of historical books of reading, pa and berks county. With a theme built around hotair balloons, explore our past. The portland area centennial history stated that slateford is located on the grounds of the former kittatiny slate company, incorporated in 1808. The lackawanna limited pulls into slateford junction. Im jim cheney, the creator and primary writer and photographer of. The history of clarion county, pa, is recalled through a mixture of colorful tales and factual data in this new 20 page booklet, reprinted primarily from three hardtofind books. A primary source is a work that is being studied, or that provides firsthand or direct evidence on a topic. In 1868 the pennsylvania railroad established shops in tyrone.

The johnstown flood by david mccullough, in the seven mountains. Books were personally hand scanned one page at time at a resolution of 600dpi paying careful attention to detail. Details about lehigh county, pa directories 19191936 genealogy history download lehigh county, pa directories 19191936 genealogy history download item information. Photo by bill volkmer, exerpted from lackawanna railroad in color by david sweetland, morning sun books, edison, nj, 1990. River towns of the delaware water gap, pennsylvania. Delaware water gap national recreation area, slateford farm. Each chapter offers a glossary, map study, bios, related history and student exercises. Historic structures report, architectural data, slateford farm, delaware water gap national recreation area, by penelope hartshorne batcheler.