“More About Real Estate. Some Observations, Hints and Precautions Concerning Swarthmore Real Estate by William Eastburn Witham, Vice-President, Wm. H. Wilson Co.” (1 & 10 – CV and RE) – Witham described how Swarthmore grew and by 1900 became “an honest-to-goodness suburb” whose “land values were still quite low, because building lots were plentiful – … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 17, May 3, 1929…
Regional planning (RP)
Vol. I, no. 15, April 19, 1929
“Rev. Charles E. Bronson, D.D. A Well Known Swarthmorean Dies after Long Illness” (1 – AD and RS) “Hedgerow to Celebrate 7th Anniversary Sunday Evening” (1 – AC) Photo: “These Beauty Spots Must Be Protected” with caption “Shaded walks such as these can be encouraged and protected by cooperation with the Regional Planning Federation” (1 … Continue reading Vol. I, no. 15, April 19, 1929…
Vol. I, No. 14, April 12, 1929
“Friends in Chester. The Pennsylvania Military College Merits Recognition in Its Field; Its Proximity Is Another Advantage to Swarthmore” by The Editor (1 & 10 – ED, SL, and SS) – Sharples recommended incorporating the property of the P.M.C. into the borough, and extolled the teaching, comparing it to the college’s Honors Courses. He also … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 14, April 12, 1929…
Vol. I, No. 4 – February 1, 1929
“B & C. Scheduled to Discuss Local Merchants’ Needs. Growing Business District Calls for Merchants’ Department in Association. Meeting Last Night” (1 – CO and SE) Inset: “No Charge for ‘Lost and Found’ Items” (1 – TS) – The Swarthmorean announced that it would heretofore publish descriptions of lost and found items, and asked readers … Continue reading Vol. I, No. 4 – February 1, 1929…