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Last run of the John Bull

March 23, 2021 carllavo Leave a comment

A Bucks man was the locomotive engineer on historic trip to the Chicago world’s fair. A book of mine featured…

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Posted in: Bordentown, Bristol Borough, Bucks County, Burlington County Filed under: 1893 World's Fair, Camden & Amboy Railroad, Chicago, Columbian Exposition, Pennsylvania Railroad, Potomac River

Eulogy for my friend, the adventure senator

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Stewart Greenleaf had a fondness for running whitewater rapids. I’ll never forget the time Stewart Greenleaf and I jumped off…

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Posted in: Haycock Township, Willow Grove Filed under: Francis E. Walter Reservoir, Hannah's Ugly Mug tavern, Lake Nockamixon, Lehigh Gorge, Lehigh River, Tohickon Creek, white water rafting

Heritage in the Woods

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There is much to be discovered in what was once Bucks’ grandest estate. I enjoy outings in Tyler State Park…

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Posted in: Newtown Township, Northampton

The amazing life and times of artist Gaston Longchamp

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The reclusive Upper Bucks expressionist led a storied life. I dream of having a friend like artist Gaston Longchamp. To…

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Posted in: Durham Township Filed under: bucks county, Chagall, Greenwich, Igor Stravinsky, Irebird ballet, Kintnersville, Left Bank, Mat Georges Braque, Monet, Paris, Picasso, Renoir, ufy, Woodstock

‘The Good Tall Judge’

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A look back at the incredible life of Henry Wynkoop of Richboro. Henry Wynkoop was a hunted man. British soldiers…

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Posted in: Doylestown, Newtown Borough, Northampton Filed under: Alexander Hamilton, American Revolution Boston, Con, Continental Congress, george washington, James Monroe, U.S. Constitution

No messing with Eva Piper

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She roughed up the infamous Doan Gang at the Pipersville Inn during the Revolution. Greg and Karen Galster are kindred…

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Posted in: Bedminster, Plumstead Township, Tinicum Township, Uncategorized Filed under: Doan Gang, george washington, Joseph Bonaparte, Lafayette, Peper Tavern, Revolutionary War

The canal’s missing link

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The man who gave Atlanta its name tried to extend the Delaware Canal into Philly. In a sense, Bristol lucked…

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Posted in: Bristol Borough, Uncategorized Filed under: Atlanta, Canal boats, coal, Delaware Canal, Delaware River, Horseshoe Curve, J. Edgar Thomson, Philadelphia, towpath

Rediscovering Lela Mercer

January 25, 2021 carllavo Leave a comment

A German archaeologist seeks help in revealing the life of Henry Mercer’s lesser known sister. In writing about Bucks County,…

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Posted in: Doylestown Filed under: Aldie Mansion, archaeology, Aschau im Chiemgau, Bucks County Historical Society, Fonthill Castle, Germany, Henry Mercer, Lela Mercer, Mercer Museum

The truth about Pauline’s Trestle in New Hope

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“Perils of Pauline” film heroine was lashed to train tracks in town. Or wasn’t she? Mary Anne and I years…

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Posted in: New Hope, Uncategorized Filed under: "Perils of Pauline", circus, Fort Lee, movie studio, New Hope & Ivyland Railroad, Pathe Brothers, Reading Railroad, silent movies
This town was once named Buckingham.

The town name shuffle

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Bucks history could be a “Jeopardy!” game. Today I’m imagining myself as host Carlo, in the Alex Trebek memorial game…

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Posted in: Bristol Township, Nochamixon, Uncategorized, Wrightstown Township Filed under: Croydon, Holland, Wycombe

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