The Tacony Archive
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A General History of Tacony
When William Penn arrived in 1682 to establish the City of Philadelphia, a vast area presently known as Tacony was already in existence along the Delaware River. Read More
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The Life and Influence of Hamilton Disston
Although the life of Hamilton Disston would span seven years less 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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History of the Christa Lewis Memorial Arboretum
While researching the history of Tacony during the formative years of the Historical Society of Tacony, the Society discovered that Henry Disston was an advocate of urban green space. Read More
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