Historic
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Check Out This Video Tour of Historic Loch Aerie Mansion in East Whiteland
In the above video, Carla Joy Zambelli of ChesterCountyRamblings.com and author Thom Nickels explore the Loch Aerie Mansion, one of the region’s historic gems that was recently purchased by Downingtown’s Steven and Dana Poirier. The couple plans to turn the Swiss-Gothic manor – built in 1868 by famed architect Addison Hutton for owner William Lockwood,…
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As Son of Holocaust Survivors, West Chester Accountant Counts His Blessings and Gives Back
Born to parents who survived the Holocaust and fled to the United States, West Chester accountant David Gold has counted up his good fortune, and put giving back to the supportive Jewish community at the top of the list. The Pellini Gold Cordes partner is a donor of more than $250,000 to the Jewish Federation…
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Kennett’s Chatham Financial Considers Donating Revolutionary War-Era Cottage to Township
Things might be looking up for a small historic house located on the grounds of Chatham Financial in Kennett Township, writes Matt Freeman for the Daily Local News. The Isaac Allen cottage’s history can be traced as far back as 1751, and represents one of the area’s truly historic treasures. It sits near the lines…
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Markers of Perhaps the Most Significant Boundary Line in American History in Danger of Disappearing
The 250-year-old stone markers along the historic Mason-Dixon Line, which separates southern Chester County from Cecil County (Md.), are in danger of disappearing, unless more effort is put into their preservation, writes William Ecenbarger for The Washington Post. During the Civil War, the Mason-Dixon Line was the difference between freedom and slavery as it was…
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Rare Discovery Prompts Oxford Brewery to Launch New Beer in Honor of Penn State’s First President
Prompted by a rare discovery, a brewery in Oxford has launched a new porter-style beer in honor of the first president of Penn State, writes Kevin Horne for Onward State. Bog Turtle Brewery is located in what used to be the municipal offices of the Oxford Sewer Authority, a location that led to the genesis…
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Acclaimed Restoration Architects from West Chester Help to Revive Washington Memorial Chapel
The Washington Memorial Chapel Committee in Valley Forge Park has announced that the first phase of the chapel’s restoration process has begun. Enlisting the help of acclaimed restoration architects Frens and Frens of West Chester, the chapel received a thorough assessment to determine the extent of the repair work that would be needed to restore…
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Did You Know? The Battle of Brandywine, America’s First 9/11 Tragedy
The Battle of Brandywine was fought between the American army of General George Washington and the British army of General Sir William Howe on September 11, 1777 near Chadds Ford. Chadds Ford was important as it was the most direct passage across the Brandywine River on the road from Baltimore to Philadelphia. More troops fought…
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Century-Old Building of Northlight Advertising in Chester Springs an Historic Beauty
It’s a match made in designer heaven. Northlight Advertising – a Chester Springs company specializing in upscale web, print, and multi-media design – has the digs to match its one-of-a-kind services. The journey that led to the company’s unique facility had a number of interesting twists and turns that VISTA Today discussed with its owner, Rick…
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ArcelorMittal Gifts Two Buildings to National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum in Coatesville
The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum has announced the acquisition of two historic mill buildings, as a gift from ArcelorMittal. The two buildings, known as the 120″ rolling mill and the motor house, will expand the museum area, and will be key factors in the revitalization of Coatesville, as the former steel production buildings…
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Daylight Savings Not a Simple Change for Clock on Chester County Courthouse
Turning the clock on the historic Chester County Courthouse back one hour due to daylight savings time takes more effort than one might think, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Local News. The clock tower has a rich history of nearly two centuries, which includes a legend of one of the builders’ ghost. Employees at…
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Mystery of Vietnam War Monument in Chadds Ford Solved
The mystery of Delaware County’s oldest Vietnam War monument, discovered four years ago behind some brush in an unused bank parking lot in Chadds Ford, has been solved. The monument, a cannon on a stone base, was rededicated on Saturday at the Brandywine Mills Shopping Center in Chadds Ford. And it was Bill Gafford –…
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Local Savior Helps Rescue Historic Chester County Church
Seeing the abandoned Ebenezer A.M.E. Church in East Whiteland Township fall victim to nature and neglect prompted Alvin Terrell to roll up his sleeves and take matters into his own hands, writes Kristin Holmes for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The semi-retired data analyst and kindergarten teacher is pledging to reclaim the church and restore it to…
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Mysterious Vietnam War Monument Discovered in Chadds Ford Set for Rededication
One of the earliest monuments dedicated to those who served in Vietnam is about to be rededicated after years of obscurity and neglect. The monument, a cannon on a stone base, was rediscovered four years ago behind some brush in an unused bank parking lot along Route 202 in Chadds Ford Township. But no one…
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Landmark Octoraro Hotel and Tavern Being Reborn
It turns out the devastating fire that gutted the landmark Octoraro Hotel and Tavern was merely refining the golden nugget of Oxford’s social scene. The 190-year-old building will be reborn better than ever on Nov. 18. Much credit goes to the ingenuity of THINK Architect Ed Rahme and determination of co-owners Brannon Seamon and John…
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First Responder at Ground Zero to Speak at Steel Museum in Coatesville on Sunday
The horror of the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 is not what resonates today with first responder Dan O’Deens. “What I remember most was the rebuilding of hope in the individual lives of people who I had the privilege of helping,” he said. O’Deens labored through 20-hour days in New York City, where he…
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Purchased at Auction for $80,000, Squire Cheyney’s Estate Returning to Market for $2.199 Million
Squire Cheyney Estate in Thornbury Township has been restored to its original eighteenth-century look by its new owners in close collaboration with the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia, writes Alan J. Heavens for Philly.com. John Murphy found an auction application for the estate by accident while sitting in his doctor’s waiting room. As a history…
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Acclaimed Nightscape Installation to Return to Longwood Gardens in August
We just got word that Longwood Gardens’ Nightscape exhibit is returning for another run. The sound and light installation will grace the gardens August 3 through October 29. For now, revisit our article from last year announcing the exhibit. Tickets are on sale now. If you thought the Christmas display at Longwood Gardens was spectacular,…
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Happening Tonight: Groundbreaking for $8M Expansion Will Have Fans Rushing Back Into Colonial Theatre
The biggest news since the Blob sent the Phoenixville faithful fleeing from the Colonial Theatre will likely incite a rush of movie-goers screaming back into the historic silver screen, but first some $8 million has to pour in through the doors. Tuesday marks the groundbreaking of an ambitious building expansion plan that aims to turn…
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