Friday, January 18, 2013


This is a map from 1862 showing the Colebrookdale, PA, area.  Circled in red is the area surrounding the intersection of North Funk Road and West Philadelphia Avenue.  Two Jacob Bechtels are shown along North Funk Road, as well as two G Bechtels.  Also of note are the black lead mine and the grave of an indian chief.


This map from 1876 shows the two Jacob Bechtels, one of which must be Jacob B Bechtel.


This close up of Gabelsville from 1876 shows the Jacob Bechtel properties, as well as the indian chief’s grave again, this time with the notation that the grave is marked by a chestnut tree.  These may be the two Bechtel houses shown in the photo in the previous blog entry.


The next 10 photos from the album:

 Photo 21: unknown origin

 Photo 22: A duplicate of Photo 12 of John Bliem Bechtel, taken in Norristown, PA.

Photo 23: taken in Norristown, PA.  The tax stamp on the reverse indicates this photo was taken on January 20, 1866.

 Photo 24: taken in Reading, PA.

 Photo 25: taken in Reading, PA.

Photo 26: unknown origin.  This appears to be the same gentleman as that who is depicted in Photo 17.

 Photo 27: taken by William Nick, travelling artist.

 Photo 28: taken in Allentown, PA.

Photo 29: taken in Allentown, PA.  Obviously the women in Photos 28 and 29 have something in common. Were they sisters?

Photo 30: taken in Allentown, PA.

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