Telephone Directory Philadelphia & Vicinity January 1911 The Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania American Telephone & Telegraph Co. & The Diamond State Telephone Co., 1911, 568 pages This is a telephone directory for Philadelphia and surrounding areas for the year 1911, including sections of New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. The areas of Pennsylvania...
The Germantown Red Book November, 1915 Gill Publishing Company, 1915, 44 pages This is a social directory of the Germantown, PA area near Philadelphia. It provides the names, addresses and telephone numbers of approximately 3,900 residents in 1915. There are also a number of ads for local businesses throughout.
A Collection of Upwards of 30,000 Names of German, Swiss, Dutch, French and other Immigrants to Pennsylvania From 1727 to 1776, 2nd Edition I. Daniel Rupp, 1880, 522 pages This publication consists mostly of an extensive compilation of ship lists for European immigrants who ultimately settled in Pennsylvania. The information includes the...
Annals of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania in the Olden Times John F. Watson, 1850, 1251 pages This is the 1850 edition of the 1830 original, and was updated greatly from that point. The full title of this publication is "Annals of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania In the Olden Times; Being a Collection of Memoirs...
Biographies of Successful Philadelphia Merchants James K. Simon, 1864, 244 pages This book is a collection of biographical sketches on the merchants and businessmen of Philadelphia. The sketches provide an account of the life and dealings of each individual in full, highlighting how they came to be leading men of the city...
Birch's Views of Philadelphia Abram Cox Stove Company, 1908, 36 pages This publication was originally published as a souvenir of the city of Philadelphia in 1800, by a notable engraver of the time, Wm. Birch & Son. In 1908 this historic publication was reproduced in connection with Founder's Week, by the Abram Cox Stove Company. This booklet contains over two dozen engraved illustrations in an around Philadelphia in the 18th Century [1700's]. Most of these highlight important areas of the city or notable buildings.
The Guide Book to Historic Germantown Charles F. Jenkins, 1902, 1904, 1915, (Third Edition) 164 pages. From the Preface: "This little book is not a history of Germantown. Its aim is to present in as brief a way as possible the main historic facts connected with the town, and to arrange...
A History of the Townships of Byberry and Moreland, in Philadelphia, PA - From Their Earliest Settlement by the Whites to the Present Time Joseph C. Martindale, 1867, 375 pages From the Preface: This "work embraces not only a history of the townships but also a sketch of their topography, geology, and mineralogy...
Southwark, Moyamensing, Weccaco, Passyunk, Dock Ward for Two Hundred and Seventy Years Quaker City Publishing, 1892, 161 pages. This publication is a "historical review of the founding, rise and progress of the southern portion of Philadelphia, comprising the territory lying below Walnut Street and east of Broad, including east of Third and...
Early History of the Falls of Schuylkill, Manayunk,Schuylkill and Lehigh Navigation Companies, Fairmount Waterworks, Etc.Charles V. Hagner, 1869, 99 pages This is a history of the area of the Philadelphia region known as the Falls of Schuylkill and Manayunk. It gives an account of a number of old-time...
Latest Views of Philadelphia L. H. Nelson Company, 1907, 49 pages This publication was produced as a souvenir of the city of Philadelphia, PA. It contains over 80 photographs of historic buildings or locations around the city
Makers of Philadelphia - An Historical Work Charles Morris, 1894, 308 pages... The full title of this publication is: "Makers of Philadelphia - An Historical Work Giving Portraits and Sketches of the Most Eminent Citizens of Philadelphia From the Time of William Penn to the Present Day."From the Preface:"The History of...
Old Historic Germantown Naaman Henry Keyser, 1906, 104 pages According to the Preface: "This little volume was prepared at the request of the Pennsylvania-German Society. It is not intended as a history of Germantown, its purpose is rather to illustrate the German influence in the settlement and development of the most...
Pennsylvania and Its Public Men Sam Hudson, 1909, 392 pages This publication is an very rare reference work highlighting many prominent men of Pennsylvania. Dozens of Pennsylvania's counties are represented, as noted below, but the majority of the individuals covered lived and worked in the Philadelphia area. The persons who are covered...
Record of Pennsylvania Marriages Prior to 1810 [Volumes 1 & 2] John B. Linn & Wm. H. Egle, 1878, 1879, 1414 pages This work is an extensive collection of early Pennsylvania marriages records. These volumes were published as part of the Pennsylvania Archives series, and provide a wonder set of information for research...
Philadelphia and Notable Philadephians Moses King, 1902, 232 pages... This is an amazing collection of photographs dealing with the city of Philadelphia and prominent residents thereof. The Introduction notes the extent of this pictorial record: "Twenty-one hundred and fifty-two Philadelphia portraits and views are brought together in this volume...
Philadelphia in the World War 1914-1919 The Philadelphia War History Committee, 1922, 780 pages This publication is a rather extensive collection of information concerning the involvement of Philadelphia and its resources and residents in the efforts of World War I. From the Foreword: "Philadelphia's patriotism and unswerving loyalty to the Nation...
Philadelphia Pictorial and Biographical S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1911, 498 pages... This publication is a modest biographical edition covering some of the leading and influential men of Philadelphia. Each of the biographies also include a portrait of the sketch subject. This is an excellent resource for historical or genealogical research...
Philadelphia Pennsylvania Collection This is an extensive collection of material focused on the region of Philadelphia and the people who lived there. These references, totaling over 7,000 pages of information, are excellent sources for historical or genealogical research in this area. See below for specifics on each publication...
Quaint Old Germantown in Pennsylvania Julius Friedrich Sachse, 1915, 64 pages This was a paper read before the Pennsylvania-German Society at the annual meeting, Oct. 4th, 1912. It contains a very brief account of the town's history and early settlers. The main portion of the publication is a series of illustrations featuring historic...
The Life of Francis Daniel Pastorius The Founder of Germantown Marion Dexter Learned, 1906, 424 pages This is a history and biography of Francis Daniel Pastorius, a leader, religious head and founder of Germantown, PA. It provides a history of his life and efforts, also a genealogy of his descendants.From the Preface...
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