Executive Director’s Message

Posted by on Nov 26, 2013 in | Comments Off on Executive Director’s Message Sprawl. There are some words in the English language that are immediately self-defining. Sprawl is one. It instantly creates an image of careless growth with little regard for the integrity of the environ­ment, whether historic or natural. Pennsylvania is now, unfortunately, considered one of the nation’s most spectacular examples of suburban sprawl. The cover story of a recent issue of...
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Hood Octagonal School

Posted by on Nov 24, 2013 in | Comments Off on Hood Octagonal School The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission launched its annual preservation initiative on Monday, May 8, at the Hood Octagonal School, 3500 West Chester Pike, Newtown Township, Delaware County. This year’s preservation theme, “Educate Yourself about Preservation: Preserving Pennsylvania’s Historic Schools,” recognizes the significance of Pennsylvania’s...
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