Nearly 75 history- and architecture enthusiasts gathered Nov. 6 for the unveiling of a historical marker, which honors William Lightfoot Price (1861-1916), who was the founder of Rose Valley and a nationally known architect in the Arts and Crafts style. The marker, provided by the borough following approval by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), is surrounded by Price-designed houses and situated on the grounds of the home where he once lived.
Key Esherick Pieces to Stay in Rose Valley
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge was on both sides of the gavel last month, hosting one auction to raise funds to purchase pieces by renowned American artist and furniture maker Wharton Esherick, then using those funds to bid on his works at another.
Rose Valley Museum Auction Hopes to Fund Esherick Purchases
The Rose Valley Museum at Thunderbird Lodge has never taken its eyes off the Wharton Esherick prize. The museum will be hosting a curated in-person and online auction October 25. It will feature Arts and Crafts antiques and fine art from the turn of the 20th century.
Delaware County Tax Reassessment
Approximately 100 Delaware County residents crowded into the County Council room at the Delaware County Government Center on February 18 to attend the first in a series of presentations regarding the county-wide tax reassessment.
Hedgerow Theatre to Auction Wharton Esherick Furniture
Nearly 100 years ago, Wharton Esherick bartered furniture he designed and built as payment for his daughters’ acting lessons at Hedgerow Theatre in Rose Valley. The pieces have increased in value. Hedgerow has decided to sell Esherick’s three tables, eight hammer-handle chairs, and spiral staircase, using the proceeds to create an endowment and support building improvements. The items will be auctioned March 31 at Freeman’s in Philadelphia, with the most valuable table expected to sell for six figures.
Jodi Dawes Steps Up as Wallingford Co-op Nursery Director
The academic year may seem far in the distance, but Wallingford Co-op Nursery School is making plans for 2019-2020 and beyond, naming Jodi Dawes of Swarthmore as its new director.