Membership Renewal Month!

We’re happy to announce the start of a major new initiative – the development of an online “encyclopedia” of East Falls history. We envision that this will grow over many years. Eventually, we hope, this will be a comprehensive, searchable resource covering the people, places, events, and geography that have made East Falls what it is. 

The following topics are the “Top 10” topics to cover as part of our initial release, in alphabetical order:
  • Architecture overview
  • Churches
  • Dobson Mills
  • Falls Bridge
  • Falls of Schuylkill library
  • Kelly Family
  • Old Academy
  • Powers & Weightman
  • Railroads/bridges/public transport
  • Woman’s Medical College

What do you think of this idea? Please drop us a note at eastfallshistory@gmail.com.

Want to help? We’re looking for writers, as well as people to uncover relevant photos and graphics. If you have a keen interest or special knowledge about one of our “Top 10” topics or another interesting facet of East Falls history, tell us what you’d like to work on, and we’ll provide some guidance. We’ve developed sample writeups and other helpful aids for writers and will be happy to share them.
This will be a multi-year venture. Stay tuned for updates!