Friends Business Meeting & Program, Thurs., Feb. 6, 12:30 pm

Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library welcome you to their monthly meeting!

We’d love to hear from you and share new ideas and learn all about us.

Thursday, February 6
12:30 pm

Following the Friends Business Meeting, Thomas J. Wieckowski will present the Wanamaker Family in the Gilded Age. 

Rarely are the stories of second generation offspring of accomplished men as compelling as the original figure himself. John and Mary Wanamaker’s four surviving children, however, are the exception to the rule. Their lives were full of intrigue, adventure, innovation, and excitement. This version of the Wanamaker story tells of his children, residents of Chelten Hills, and how they achiened their own notable fame and fortune. Their exploits touched on inciting the American fascination with French products, early aviation, founding professional golf, and the development of Florida as a winter resort, among others, as well as a good measure of scandal and tragedy. This presentation will review the accomplishments and exciting lives of these notable citizens of Philadelphia and the Chelten Hills, and their estates that were the talk of society in the Gilded Age and into the twneiteth century. This presentation is based on the 2009 book Making Marathon by Thomas J. Wieckowski. 

Presented by Thomas J. Wieckowski.

Intended for adults.

Sponsored by the Friends of Huntingdon Valley Library.