Springfield Township Historical Society

Springfield Township Historical Society Gulielma Maria Penn's Mannor of Springfield Historical Society. Preserving Springfield’s Past for the Future. Open Wednesday 1-5, Saturday 9-12.

Over 8,000 housed at the historic Black Horse Inn 1432 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown. Welcome to present day Gulielma Maria Penn's Mannor of Springfield. The Springfield Township Historical Society was organized in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania in 1985 with the purpose of researching and preserving the history of Springfield Township and educating the general public as to this history. Specifically

our focus is to: Research, collect, make available, and preserve materials pertaining to the township's history. Maintain a record of the historically significant buildings.Document the local history of individuals, families, businesses, institutions, or other entities of value. Work toward the preservation of buildings of architectural and historic merit. Endeavor to certify historic properties through the State and/or National Register programs. Identify those persons who have significantly contributed to the township's history. Present programs of historic significance to the public.

"Germantown Avenue Reconstruction. Gulf station at the fork of Germantown Avenue and Bethlehem Pike. Also pictured are l...
06/18/2026

"Germantown Avenue Reconstruction. Gulf station at the fork of Germantown Avenue and Bethlehem Pike. Also pictured are large pile of Belgian blocks and construction workers." 1978
chconservancy.org 2010.54.10

"Chestnut Hill East Line/ Reading Railroad Yards. Looking west towards Chestnut Hill Station rail yard and Bethlehem Pik...
06/18/2026

"Chestnut Hill East Line/ Reading Railroad Yards. Looking west towards Chestnut Hill Station rail yard and Bethlehem Pike from Summit Street bridge." 1929 chconservancy.org 2007.4.3

"The Route 23 Trolley at the Bethlehem Pike. The Route 23 trolley originally went counterclockwise around the Bethlehem ...
06/18/2026

"The Route 23 Trolley at the Bethlehem Pike. The Route 23 trolley originally went counterclockwise around the Bethlehem Pike loop at the top of the hill. The direction was reversed in 1978 because traffic made the left turn difficult. In 1947, this trolley was photographed behind the Gulf station, with the Acme store fronting the former Union Traction company powerhouse at 8700 Germantown Avenue."
chconservancy.org 2003.198.3

The Philadelphia Inquirer Sat, Mar 19, 1960 ·Page 41"This aerial perspective shows the new $2.000.000, 93-acre campus of...
06/17/2026

The Philadelphia Inquirer Sat, Mar 19, 1960 ·Page 41
"This aerial perspective shows the new $2.000.000, 93-acre campus of Mount Saint Joseph Academy now under construction just beyond Philadelphia's city limits between Stenton ave. and Bethlehem pike in Springfield Township. Classroom building is at left, the auditorium-gymnasium at rear."

The Reporter Fri, Jun 27, 1924 ·Page 6
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The Reporter Fri, Jun 27, 1924 ·Page 6

If you are a history buff "The History Underground" is an outstanding YouTube channel. J.D. was recently in Philadelphia...
06/15/2026

If you are a history buff "The History Underground" is an outstanding YouTube channel. J.D. was recently in Philadelphia and Valley Forge.

Sea to Shining Sea | Day 6We're traveling across the country from...

The Philadelphia Inquirer Mon, Jun 11, 1906 ·Page 14"Harris Kraemer, a l***y trooper, who once lived on a ranch, made an...
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The Philadelphia Inquirer Mon, Jun 11, 1906 ·Page 14
"Harris Kraemer, a l***y trooper, who once lived on a ranch, made an improvised lasso and, after a strenuous fight, succeeded in getting it over the animal's head. After half an hour's hard struggle the soldiers managed to lead the angry and bellowing bull back to the pen from which it had escaped."

The Philadelphia Inquirer Fri, Apr 30, 1937 ·Page 12
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The Philadelphia Inquirer Fri, Apr 30, 1937 ·Page 12

The Philadelphia Inquirer Tue, Jun 07, 1949 ·Page 22THE SPIRIT OF 1949 - FASHIONWISEHoist the flag and put on your best ...
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The Philadelphia Inquirer Tue, Jun 07, 1949 ·Page 22
THE SPIRIT OF 1949 - FASHIONWISE
Hoist the flag and put on your best bib and tuck-er, it's Flag Day. Our model looks patriotic in a white pure silk shantung dress with red-edged pockets ana side stripes. Her white panama sports red and blue trimming. Dress and hat at Lousol's.

"The Sanctuary on the Day Before Christmas"SAINT PAUL'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN WHITEMARSHThe Old Whitemarsh Reformed...
06/14/2026

"The Sanctuary on the Day Before Christmas"
SAINT PAUL'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST IN WHITEMARSH
The Old Whitemarsh Reformed Church Founded in 1710
Bethlehem Pike at Morris Road Fort Washington, Pa.
George A. Smith, Minister
The Morning Service at 10:45 Special Days 8 a.m.
The Earnest Workers (for women), First Tuesday
Photo & Pub. by Joseph F. Morsello, 405 Paper Mill Rd., Phila., Pa. 19118 (vintage postcard)

Address

1432 Bethlehem Pike
Flourtown, PA
19031

Opening Hours

Wednesday 1pm - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

(215) 233-4600

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