Lower Merion Historical Society Releases New Book

It has been a long time in the making, but the Historical Society has come out with its first publication in ten years, Lower Merion and Narberth. The book focuses on the period between 1900-1950, a time of dramatic transformation in the township from farmland, to industrial powerhouse, to premier residential suburbs. With almost 200 images from postcards, advertisements, and real photographs, authors Jerry and Sarah Francis sought to tell the little-known stories of the working class, who comprised the majority of the township's population.

ALL proceeds will go directly to the benefit of the Cynwyd Station Capital Campaign, which will help complete the revitalization and renovation of the 1890 Pennsylvania Railroad depot.

The official book launch is scheduled for:
Sunday, October 24, at 2 p.m.
at the Lower Merion Academy
506 Bryn Mawr Avenue in Bala Cynwyd

Jerry and Sarah will present a slide show of their favorite images, answer questions, and sign books. Tours of the 1812 school building, a previous historic restoration project of the society, will gladly be given. The event is free.