Historical Articles

May 18, 2022

History of a House, or Two – Mae Mallen and Gerald Nugent, Have You Ever Heard of Them?

History of a house (or two), two very interesting area residents in their own right.... Phillies owner living in Conshohocken (Whitemarsh) and more.... by Jack Coll for Conshystuff.com
January 29, 2022

Conshohocken’s Connection to the Hindenburg in Lakehurst, and the President in Springfield

A look at two historical events (The Hindenburg and President Lincoln) and figures and their ties to Conshohocken. by Jack Coll for Conshystuff.com
December 31, 2021

West Conshohocken Basketball, High School History and Vintage Photos

While we talk about the great West Conshohocken basketball teams here, this goes so much deeper with some great vintage photographs from the Coll Collection.
December 14, 2021

History of a House – Charles W. Moore, Founder of Basketball in Conshohocken

This interesting History of a House, really gives us a glimpse into the early days of basketball in Conshohocken and the world. Read about Conshohockens World Champions and more here. By Jack Coll.
August 17, 2021

History of a House – 338 E. 8th Ave. (more about the residents that lived there and over 100 years of fire history in and around the borough)

Jack Coll gives us an in depth look at a family of Conshohocken firemen who once lived at 338 East 8th Ave in Conshohocken. John "Chick" McCarter and Thomas "Chick" McCarter.