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