C. C. Mellor Memorial Library - The History of the Borough of Edgewood

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Regionally significant history of the Borough of Edgewood, Pennsylvania. This collection includes bound book, personal recollections and a multitude of photographs.

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Children watching the removal of the gas lamp posts

Edgewood History

Young children enjoying the dismantled lamp post while out playing

Don Black's home

Edgewood History

The old Black home at what was originally 500 Greendale Avenue.

Edgewood Mandolin Orchestra

Edgewood History

The Edgewood Mandolin Orchestra was made up of mostly Koffman family members, who resided on Greendale Ave. This picture was also featured in an advertisement for Gibson mandolins.

Historical firetruck of Edgewood Pennsylvania

Edgewood History

Original Firehouse of Edgewood Borough when located next to the Edgewood Presbyterian Church

Intersection of Maple and Edgewood Avenues

Edgewood History

Intersection showing Trolley lines and Construction along Edgewood Avenue.

Old Gulf Station

Edgewood History

Photo of the old Gulf gas station previously located at the corners of Edgewood and Maple Avenues. The old home behind the station belonged to Edgewood's Tax Collector, Mr. Collins, for many years