BLUE BELL HISTORY

Then and Now: Time travel back to 1949 with a flashback photo of Normandy Farm

You won't believe how much the Blue Bell landscape has changed in 75 years

Photo by James Short

You won't believe how much the Blue Bell landscape has changed in 75 years

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The times, well they're always a'changing. And, Blue Bell is no different. The community in Whitpain Township has seen plenty of growth over the years, with new housing, bustling businesses, and upgraded infrastructure along the way.

Take a trip in our Wissahickon Now "time machine," and catch a glimpse of a long-ago Normandy Farm property. While it has been there for 290 years, our flashback comes from 1949, courtesy of The Times Herald.

    Image courtesy of The Times Herald 1949
 

So much has changed, as grazing sheep are replaced by large houses, pools, and roads. It is wonderful to see that some history remains in place, even if the world is changing all around it.


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