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How to Join the Historical Society. It's only $10 a year. The Historical Society of Tacony is dedicated to preserving the rich traditions and history of the Tacony section of Philadelphia. The Historical Society of Tacony is dedicated to preserving the rich traditions and history of the Tacony section of the City of Philadelphia. You can participate by becoming a member, donating or purchasing merchandise that helps keep Tacony history alive!

What Does The Historical Society Of Tacony Do?

by Louis M. Iatarola

The Historical Society of Tacony is dedicated to preserving the rich traditions and history of the Tacony section of the City of Philadelphia. We at the Society are dedicated to preserving the rich traditions and history of the Tacony section of the City of Philadelphia. Office hours by appointment only.

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World War II When Tacony Spoke and the World Listened

Although several notable Tacony industries could not survive the Great Depression, such as the Gillinder Glass Works and Erben-Harden Woolen Mill, the mighty Henry Disston & Sons prevailed despite a reduction in its workforce from 2500 to 1100.

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Lardners Point Pumping Station

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Henry Waddy The First Postmaster

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Latest History Moment

March 27th, 1911 a tornado swept through Tacony…READ MORE

World War II: When Tacony Spoke and the World Listened

The sixtieth anniversary of the end of World War II was marked with little fanfare the past August. Few locals still recall the depth of Tacony's involvement was Henry Disston & Sons, whose leadership in the community's efforts turned out to be the "last hurrah" for the family-owned company... READ MORE

Hamilton Disston, the eldest of Henry Disston's four sons, is best known locally as the namesake of Tacony's seventy-eight year old public school, located at Knorr and Cottage Streets. His father's legacy is well known, having risen in the span of fifty-nine years from immigrant apprentice to owner and operator of the largest saw manufacturing firm in the world and founder of the community of Tacony as we know it today. Although the life of Hamilton Disston would span seven less years than that of his father, his influence extended well beyond Philadelphia to the once barren reaches of Central Florida... READ MORE

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  • @thephillyvoice @thephillyvoice The Neighborhood Of Tacony 20 days ago
  • @historicalpa Founded in 1786, the Philadelphia Dispensary for the Medical Relief of the Poor was was one of the earliest medical facilities to service the poor in America. The original facility became overwhelmed quickly, and two https://twitter.com/historicalpa 21 days ago
  • Present-day Tacony was first occupied by Leni Lenape, an American Indian tribe that lived along the banks of the Delaware River. Swedish farmers were the first Europeans to settle in the region in the mid-17th century. They were followed closely thereafter by the English, who travelled west after William Penn’s establishment of the City of Philadelphia in 1682. Tacony, known early on as... https://www.visittacony.com/tacony-history/ 99 days ago

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