Sinking Spring Area Historical Society
Join President of the Sinking Spring Area Historical Society Paul Miller in his vintage pictorial show of the Borough of Sinking Spring. This armchair historical tour along Penn Avenue includes Borough highlights with many photos dating to turn of the century. The program is free and open to the public and sponsored by the Sinking […]
The Sinking Spring Area Historical Society meets November 20 at 7:00 PM., Sinking Spring Borough Hall, 3940 Penn Avenue, use front entrance. Paul Druzba will show “Rigg-From Farmer to Trolley Tycoon”, vintage views of horsecars and trolleys and how a Berks boy would control 62 corporations and found Met-Ed. Parking in rear lot off Columbia […]
Member and railroad enthusiast, Michael Smith with present “Vintage Views of the 1950’s and 1960’s in Berks”, including old Penn Street in Reading, By-pass construction and old Penn Avenue like the Queen of the Valley, Iron Bridge, Schell’s; Bushong’s and Van Reed’s covered bridges and other views of local interest to bring back memories. Parking […]
President Paul L. Miller will present “Moments in Time – A 175th Anniversary History of the Township of Spring”. This collection of vintage photographs will cover the township from Penn Street Bridge to the Tulpehocken to the Lancaster County line and include the various Boroughs carved from the township over the years including hotels, schoolhouses, […]
Lisa Sanchez, Senior Naturalist from the Lancaster County Department of Parks a Recreation will present a photographic tour of “The History of the Conestoga River”, including the Native Americans, intage views of bridges and mills, Rocky Spring Amusement Park, recreational activities and scenery as we travel along its path. Parking is in the rear off […]
Local antique dealer and appraiser, Chris Papadakis, will present a program similar to the “Antiques Roadshow”. He will discuss antiques and members are requested to bring antique and collectable items to have Chris determine their value and provide background into the items. Each attendee may bring two items and everyone will get a turn with […]
