Sarah Garrett Lungren She grew up at “The Lilacs” – one of the homes used to create Philly’s Fairmount Park.
William Lungren William Lungren was a paper-maker and hotel landlord who left an impressive family legacy.
Ask Us Anything, Part II During this informal Q&A, panelists answered questions about this national historic site, its early congregants, and the surrounding neighborhood.
Preserving Philadelphia Marco Federico discusses the restoration of Benjamin Franklin’s gravestone, repairing the Presbyterian Historical Society terracotta statues, and restoring Old Pine Church’s cast iron fence.
The Perils of the Sea Michael Schreiber describes Philadelphia sea captains in the age of sail who were overcome by great hurricanes, succumbed to attacks by pirates, or who mysteriously disappeared in faraway waters.
Ayers / Churchyard / Conservation Priority: Low / Cushing / Salter Salter Family (more…) Comments Off on Salter Family August 11, 2013
Churchyard / Conservation Priority: Moderate / Cushing / Eyre / Previously Conserved Ann, George, George Sr., Annie and C. Cushing Eyre Anne Cushing married George L. Eyre and died Aug. 3, 1829. Their son, Caleb Cushing Eyre, served as a captain in the New York Artillery during the Civil War. (more…) Comments Off on Ann, George, George Sr., Annie and C. Cushing Eyre September 2, 2012