Iconic scenes from the 1800s and beyond. The past comes alive in pictures.
Evan's Pond was created when a dam was built near the Croft and Munn farms and a flour and gristmill was constructed in 1819. These pictures are from the archives of the Historical Society of Haddonfield. They were submitted by the society's Cliff Brunker, who also provided the captions.
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Ever hear about the car that floated like a boat on Hopkins Pond before the driver got out and walked over the water? You will today in Lost Haddonfield.
The announcement was made at the Haddonfield Civic Association annual dinner.
Kim Custer, a tireless advocate for open-space preservation, was named the Alfred E. Driscoll Community Service Award winner last week at the Haddonfield Civic Association annual dinner. Custer was one of the leaders in identifying grants for open-space purchases in the borough, including $4.5 million for the failed $12.5 Bancroft public purchase referendum that voters rejected in January. The association's highest honor was presented to Custer for "her extraordinary volunteerism and, especially, the unique ways she has helped preserve Haddonfield’s 300 years of history while bringing it forward to the borough’s next generation," the civic association said. "Custer has been an active volunteer archivist at the Historical Society of …
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12:57 pm on Thursday, May 2, 2013
Why don't you illuminate us with where you think the money trail leads instead of throwing out non sequiturs. Where is your evidence of fiscal malfeasance? Where is your emperical evidence that the "majority" of the sidewalks in Haddonfield are not "Walkable"? more ›
Ever hear about the car that floated like a boat on Hopkins Pond before the driver got out and walked over the water? You will today in Lost Haddonfield.
In 1789, a stream now known as Hopkins Mill Branch was dammed to provide waterpower for Hopkins Grist Mill. The stream originates near the southwest corner of Chestnut Street, and is now piped underground, and emerges at Grove Street. Over the years, the pond was also known as Silver Lake.
2:49 pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Truly a hidden treasure where I taught my son to fish, and I still steal away for an hour or two on nice Sunday afternoons to catch and release a fish or two. more ›
The past comes alive in pictures.
These pictures are from the archives of the Historical Society of Haddonfield.
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6:39 am on Tuesday, April 23, 2013
.Love the photos/comments Kathy. My home was built in 1910, it's interesting to see some folks who were Haddonfield residents of that era. Also to see grass....not turf! :) more ›
Remember Thor's and Sunray? We do. The past comes alive in pictures.
Here are some more pharmacies that have come and gone over the last century. These photos are from the archives of the Historical Society of Haddonfield.
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7:25 pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
The building is still there behind and underneath many additions and modifications. Some of the original building is visible if you look at the 2nd & 3rd stories from Kings Highway The sycamore in the photo is the one that was removed in 1977. If you enter "the buttonwoods" in the Patch search, you can read more in my piece from January. more ›
The past comes alive in pictures.
When Haddon Avenue was originally laid out, it connected Main Street (renamed Kings Highway) and Cooper's Ferry (Camden). In 1928, Haddon Avenue was extended to Ellis Street. By the 1940s, there were three gas stations at the intersection of Haddon Avenue and Kings Highway. Don't believe us? Check out the pictures from the Historical Society of Haddonfield. Don't miss any Haddonfield or Haddon Township news. Sign up for Patch's free daily newsletter, like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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10:06 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2013
The upcoming Lost Haddonfield will include a picture of the Apothecary Shop. more ›
Albright is the third candidate for three available seats on the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners.
Lee Albright, the chairwoman of the borough Historic Preservation Commission and president of the Historical Society of Haddonfield, announced her candidacy Monday for one of three available seats on the Haddonfield Board of Commissioners. Albright fired off an email message to supporters on Monday announcing a campaign kickoff Sunday at her home. She said the meeting agenda will include an overview of her background, presentation of her platform and will solicit feedback about critical issues to Haddonfield residents. Albright confirmed her candidacy during a brief phone conversation Monday evening, but declined to comment further. Her email asked supporters to email others to encourage support and for addresses to provide a bow to be …
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Get handmade craft items and support the Historical Society of Haddonfield.
It's time for that once-a-year holiday crafts shopping spree that keeps on giving through out the year. The Historical Society of Haddonfield Holiday Shop, previously known as the Holly Festival, will kick off at noon today with unique crafts and Christmas trimmings that benefits the society throughout the year. It features some of the finest artisans and designers in South Jersey. The fun lasts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Here are details from the Historical Society: Back by popular demand is Dr. Sam Moyer, otherwise known as the Jersey Jerry Broom Squire. Dr Moyer's broom making heritage comes from his Pennsylvania Dutch roots, and his basic designs were learned by observations at Old Sturbridge Village in MA. He is a founding …
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The past comes alive in pictures.
These pictures are from the archives of the Historical Society of Haddonfield.
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Cynthia S Byers
5:17 pm on Sunday, May 5, 2013
We are trying to make it as pretty as possible! We love living here. Cynthia S Byers and Scott Dunzik, MD more ›