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The arboretum was established and endowed by the Scott family in 1929 [1] in honor of Arthur Hoyt Scott (class of 1895, inventor of the paper towel), "for the purpose of enabling Swarthmore College to acquire, cultivate and propagate the better kinds of living trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants which are hardy in the climate of eastern ...
Swarthmore (/ ˈ s w ɔːr θ m ɔːr / SWORTH-mor, locally / ˈ s w ɑː θ m ɔːr / SWAHRTH-mor) [3] is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. Swarthmore was originally named Westdale in honor of painter Benjamin West , who was one of the early residents of the town.
Tree City USA sign in Wakefield, Massachusetts. There are more than 3,400 Tree Cities USA. The following is a partial listing of Tree Cities USA. [1] To be a Tree City, the community must meet four standards set by the National Arbor Day Foundation and the National Association of State Foresters:
West side of Front Street, between Race and Vine Streets, Philadelphia: Bank Meeting House [f] 1703 A large two-story, three-bay brick building, 50 ft (15 m) square, with separate entrances for men and women. [24]: 28 Built using salvaged materials from the demolished Centre Square Meeting House. [24]: 27 Sold 1791. [21]
A village in Pennsylvania is a geographic area within a larger political subdivision, usually a township, although some villages are located within a borough. Many of the villages in Pennsylvania are census-designated place centered around a post office , but this is not always the case.
Swarthmore may refer to: Swarthmore Lecture, an annual lecture given during the Britain Yearly Meeting; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, a borough in Pennsylvania; Swarthmore College, a liberal arts college in Pennsylvania List of Swarthmore College people, individuals associated with the above college
A new family-run diner hoping to give back to the community will soon open its doors in Centre County. The Red Roost Diner plans to officially welcome customers starting Monday, Jan. 27, at 807 ...
Swarthmorewood is different from Swarthmore because, while residents have a Swarthmore mailing address, their taxes go to Ridley Township and are considered part of the Ridley School District. The neighborhood sits on the border of Springfield and Swarthmore townships. It is also bordered by the Woodlyn, Wallingford, and Grace Park neighborhoods.