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Fairhill Square Park
In the early 1700s Fairhill Square Park was a piece of land owned by Isaac Norris. Isaac Norris served as mayor of Philadelphia in 1724 and was also a successful businessman.
During the revolutionary war large portions of the land Norris owned were…
During the revolutionary war large portions of the land Norris owned were…
Ferguson Elementary School
Joseph C. Ferguson School - 701 Norris
Ferguson School Map
Ferguson Elementary School on the PhilaGeoHistory 1942 Land Use Map
Gaston Presbyterian Church
In 1845 a man by the name of Daniel Gaston became the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Cohocksink on Germantown and Huntington Avenues. Gaston was known for his “untiring zeal” which persisted until passed away in April of 1865. Rev.…