November 2024 Update – Legion Monument, Hopewell Pharmacy

The November 2024 updates to the History Project include the origins of the Hopewell American Legion Monument and the history of the Hopewell Pharmacy group of buildings at the center of Hopewell Borough. (See Site Updates for more.) By the numbers, we finished the month with 332 files in the Archives, including 169 documents and … Continue reading November 2024 Update – Legion Monument, Hopewell Pharmacy

The Hopewell Drug Store Businesses

Updated 12/4/24 – Sansone & Osif What are the stories of the Hopewell Pharmacy and the two other buildings at the corner of West Broad and South Greenwood in Hopewell? We have some facts and photos of the businesses and people that were there back to the 1890s – but are seeking more information and … Continue reading The Hopewell Drug Store Businesses

The Hopewell American Legion Monument – 1925

Updated 11/24/24 – More on moving the monument You never know what you might find in that old photo album in the attic. So why is this photo interesting? It’s just some kids marching in a parade, with some buildings across the street. OK, so this is an historic 1920s photo, courtesy of Joan Bratsko, … Continue reading The Hopewell American Legion Monument – 1925