Antique treasure found in Chester ruins by local family
The Komarnicki family of Sproul Estates uncovered a carved newel post among debris near 8th and Potter Streets. Inside were an Indian Head Penny and a handwritten note dated April 8 1886 from Geo McCullough and Amos P Sheaff, detailing the post’s installation.
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Providence
Joseph Komarnicki
Canterbury Drive
Sproul Estates
Chester
Bill
8Th and Potter Sts
Geo. McCullough
Amos P. Sheaff
Bill Komarnicki
John Komarnicki
Massey House Crafts Day At Marple Planned
The Thomas Massey House on Lawrence Road near Springhouse Road hosts a Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. event with colonial crafts demonstrations and house tours. Proceeds support summer maintenance. insufficient funds could limit hours to Sundays 2 to 5 p.m.
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Massey
Quaker School Reveals Underground Railroad Themed Playground
Lansdowne Friends School plans a 76th birthday playground with pipes representing the Underground Railroad. When finished the area will honor 150 years of Lansdowne Friends Meeting and Pennsylvania Quaker history with an Indian village, timber sculptures, a teepee, a totem pole, and council circles. Donations fund the project as volunteers and architect Anthony Junker guide the design.
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Lansdowne Friends School
N. Lansdowne Ave
Lansdowne Friends Meeting
Pennsylvania
Marion Sanders
Bell ‘Telephone
David Tucker
Tucker
Anthony Junker
Ueland and
Junker Architects
Philadelphia
Junker
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