This text tells the story of Chestnut Hill, an area that has undergone considerable change over the years. It describes the area’s development from a self-sufficient village, to an affluent…

Villanova is one of America’s oldest and largest Catholic universities. Founded in 1842, it has seen great change in its 150-year history. Here, David Contosta presents a combination of text…

Plymouth and Whitemarsh Townships began as rural clusters of villages and farmlands. Local industry centered on the rich agricultural land and the large, underground mineral veins of limestone and marble…