Based on the release of “Up at The River” story, some new historical facts have come to my attention. These mostly pertain to the Dietrich period of ownership of Willow Bank Farm, off of Stoudt’s Ferry Bridge Road; and to a 1971 proposed subdivision development behind my grandparent’s house.
The Dietrich update is fascinating because 1964 plans have been found that document the laying out of building lots for bungalows along their shoreline of the Schuylkill River. The 1971 subdivision proposal calls for townhouses(?) in the cornfields!
All of these plans have been found in the files of Muhlenberg Township. Municipal archival records are an excellent source of land development history.
The text and slideshow PDF’s linked below are only for the updates. A new updated version of the full "Up at The River" story and the historical documents slideshow are uploaded to the original post.
Update No. 1 to Up at The River Story in Historical Documents
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| Both Plans, Courtesy Muhlenberg Township |
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