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Lois Wilcox Curran
In this lively interview, Lois Wilcox Curran, born on Indian Queen Lane in 1932, shares memories of Falls Methodist Church, Plush Hill, Mifflin School, local stores, holiday celebrations, Bessie Dobson Altemus, and the local tunnels that she explored.
Ellen Sheehan
Ellen Sheehan, the daughter and granddaughter of East Falls florists, grew up on Indian Queen Lane. Ellen shares her memories of Laurel Hill, St. Bridget, Ravenhill, Old Academy, the Kellys, and the formation of the EFHS.
Sister Dorothy
Sister Dorothy, a lifelong Fallser and St. Bridget parishioner, describes her journey becoming a nun and a teacher at St. Bridget School. A natural storyteller, she relates memories of old East Falls – Gustine Lake, Alden Theater, Hohenadel Brewery, the Kellys, and local stores.
Mary Ousey
Born in 1928 in her house on Conrad Street, Mary, a nurse, recalls her 55 years in Falls, with vivid descriptions of St. Bridget, the Kellys, Bessie Dobson, Breck School, local hucksters, and Falls before it was developed.
Marie Boyle
Marie Boyle, a lifetime Fallser, grew up on Bowman Street; later, she and her husband George bought the house next door to her parents where they raised six children. Marie shares memories of her life in “The Falls, focusing on St. Bridget School and Church, and working at MCP.
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Another Oral History soon!
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Another Oral History soon!
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