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  Whitemarsh Hall In The News - Part 2
Whitemarsh Hall was purchased in 1944 by Pennsalt, a chemical company, which used the mansion as a research laboratory until 1964.
Whitemarsh Hall’s turn was to come — old Stotesbury was to go broke in the 1929 stock-market crash, or very nearly so, and Whitemarsh Hall was to be shuttered, and the weeds to grow high and lush enough to hide fountains.
In the chronicles of Whitemarsh Hall, there’s a scene far removed from the one newspaper-readers are familiar with — sightseers gawking at the vandalized ruins of the once great house that a lonely, fabulously rich old man had built for the lovely bride of his old age.
www.serianni.com /wh16bM.htm   (15960 words)

  
 75th Anniversary - Whitemarsh   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Whitemarsh Hall was set on a hill outside Philadelphia in Springfield, Pennsylvania.
Stotesbury was a senior partner at the Drexel and Company banking house, an associate of J. Morgan, and one of the wealthiest men in America.
When automobile manufacturer Henry Ford, himself a wealthy man, visited, he proclaimed "it was a great experience to see how the rich live." But, as changes to Trumbauer's practice demonstrate, the rich had already begun to live differently by the 1920s.
libwww.library.phila.gov /75th/whitemarsh.htm   (440 words)

  
 Whitemarsh Hall - Main Page and Site Map
Whitemarsh Hall had 150 rooms, 28 bathrooms, three elevators, and separate apartments for guests, who were each assigned a servant and chauffeur.
Whitemarsh Hall required a staff of 150 and in 1929, $1 million for annual upkeep.
As long as someone was willing to finance the house and gardens, Whitemarsh Hall was beautiful and it’s future was secure.
www.serianni.com /wh0.htm   (353 words)

  
 Necrosys Laboratories: Taphophilia- Whitemarsh Cemetery 1998
At the junction of Route 50 and Almshouse Road is the Old Whitemarsh Cemetery.
It is named after the ruins of the old Whitemarsh Church, which burned to the ground back in 1897.
Apparently the Whitemarsh cemetery here wasn't good enough, so bodies began to be exhumed and moved to the new cemetery.
necrosys.com /eso_taph_whitemarsh.shtml   (643 words)

  
 Whitemarsh
The Continental Army spent six weeks encamped at Whitemarsh.
From the hills at Whitemarsh, General Washington was able to both protect the supply cities of the west and monitor the British, who were occupying Philadelphia.
Early in December, General Howe tried to launch a surprise attack on the American position.
www.ushistory.org /march/phila/whitemarsh.htm   (128 words)

  
 Fact Sheets--WHITEMARSH TOWNSHIP
Whitemarsh Township was established in 1704 and is one of the oldest townships in the county.
The area was settled primarily by English and Welsh immigrants.
By the end of the nineteenth century, many wealthy Philadelphia families established beautiful summer homes in Whitemarsh.
www.montcopa.org /commerce/whitem.htm   (242 words)

  
 THE MARYLAND PROVINCE COLLECTION: FOLDER LISTING
Whitemarsh was the original name and location with Bowie as a mission, but in time roles reversed and Whitemarsh was served from Bowie.
This register mentions that the one in use from 1818 until 1832 was destroyed in a fire, a statement that does not seem accurate considering folder 3.
Initially concerning several properties, it narrowed to an interest in Whitemarsh because that was closest to Baltimore, or that at least was the reason Marechal gave.
gulib.lausun.georgetown.edu /dept/speccoll/fl/f53}1.htm   (2422 words)

  
 Whitemarsh Township, PA : Our living past, our growing future.
Financial Information, Posted: 11/1/2005 5:28 PM NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Supervisors of Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County, will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, November 10, 2005 at 8:00 P.M. at the Whitemarsh Township Building, 616 Germantown Pike,...
Whitemarsh Township is updating its Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
Township Information, Posted: 11/1/2005 4:11 PM Chapter 55, Tree Protection Standards, of the Code of the Township of Whitemarsh was adopted on June 23, 2005 by the Board of Supervisors with Ordinance No. 803.
www.whitemarshtwp.org   (297 words)

  
 Whitemarsh Track Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Whitemarsh Track Club, under the guidance of Head Coach Cardwell D. Wootten, III and Assistant Coach Joseph Butler, are pleased to announce the new 2005 season.
Whitemarsh Track Club provides quality track and field instruction.
These responsibilities include: respecting yourself and others, hard work and dedication to perform to the best of your ability, encouraging sportsmanship and most importantly … to have fun.
home1.gte.net /res94at3   (133 words)

  
 Whitemarsh: Part 8 of 8
Further, Whitemarsh was just too close for comfort to the British in Philadelphia.
And Whitemarsh was also not a particularly good location for a winter camp.
On the 11th, Washington broke camp at Whitemarsh and headed over the Schuylkill yet one more time.
www.ushistory.org /March/phila/whitemarsh_8.htm   (881 words)

  
 Kelly and Jean - Whitemarsh Supervisors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
See Kelly and Jean at the "Meet the Candidates" forums, hosted by the Whitemarsh Township Residents Association, on October 19th at Spring Mill Fire Company.
Kelly Wall and Jean McLenigan are dedicated to providing Whitemarsh Township with a better and brighter future.
Through the initiatives mentioned above, both Kelly and Jean plan to work together to improve Whitemarsh Township through value for residents opinions and respect for the community.
www.kellyandjean.org   (154 words)

  
 Whitemarsh Island News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Local news for Whitemarsh Island, GA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.
Police say they were arguing with another man inside the Quam Kim Cafe on Whitemarsh Island late Saturday night, after he shot both...
A month has passed since the house next door to Barbara Hagins' home exploded, killing a man inside, and she still can see and smell the charred wreckage that has remained virtually untouched.
www.topix.net /city/whitemarsh-island-ga   (873 words)

  
 Whitemarsh EMS @ Firehouse.com Network   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Whitemarsh EMS proudly protects 15000 people living in an area of 15 square miles.
Our department is a public department whose members are on a combination of paid and volunteer status.
Whitemarsh EMS provides not only Emergency Medical Servcies, but provides a number of outreach programs for the residences of Whitemarsh Township.
departments.firehouse.com /dept/LafayetteHill2PA   (135 words)

  
 Whitemarsh Youth Basketball League serving the children of Whitemarsh, Plymouth and Conshohocken.
Whitemarsh Youth Basketball League serving the children of Whitemarsh, Plymouth and Conshohocken.
The Whitemarsh Youth Basketball League has been proud to serve our community with the highest level of instruction and competition for over 13 years.
Our program has been successful in preparing youths from an early age in basketball fundamentals and sportsmanship.
www.wybl.org   (134 words)

  
 Welcome to our Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Summertime, seated on the patio at sundown, one is quickly taken in by the broad expanse of landscape; the majestic carpeting of fairway's flanked by stately trees with emerald green's guarded by vivid white sand traps.
In our state of serenity the beauty leads us to believe Nature was a golfer, for no one could model this part of Whitemarsh Valley.
With a membership that is sensitive to family oriented activities whether at the pool, on the golf course, or with fine dining; its all here--
www.whitemarshvalleycc.com   (114 words)

  
 Whitemarsh Island Georgia Hotels, Motels and Area Attractions
Whitemarsh Island Georgia Hotels, Motels and Area Attractions
All Countries > United States > Georgia > Whitemarsh Island
Attractions Within 30 Miles Of Center City Whitemarsh Island.
www.metrotravelguide.com /hotels/whitemarsh_island/ga/usa   (65 words)

  
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Whitemarsh Hall : The Estate of Edward T. Stotesbury
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 Welcome to Whitemarsh Realty Online!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Here at Whitemarsh Realty Gordon has listings of homes suitable for all sized families and budgets.
we at Whitemarsh Realty would like you to consider listing your property with us.
We've had many inquires regarding property such as yours, and we could help you get top dollar for your property.
www.my411site.net /whitemarshrealty   (197 words)

  
 Whitemarsh Hall - Compare Prices & Reviews at Smarter
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