Historical Articles

February 7, 2021

Conshohocken Black History Month – Everett Thompson, Conshohocken’s First African American Superstar Athlete with many others to follow

Conshohocken Black History Month - Everett Thompson, Conshohocken's First African American Superstar Athlete with many others to follow, read more here by Jack Coll for Conshystuff.com
January 10, 2021

History of a House – 922 Fayette Street and it’s Very Interesting Residents

history of a house 922 Fayette Street in Conshohocken and it's interesting residents from over the years. by Jack Coll for Conshystuff.com read more here...
December 28, 2020

History of a House – 341 East Hector Street. Six Shots were Fired, One Man Was Dead.

The roaring 20’s was a time of gambling, prohibition, prostitution along with other illegal activities and yes the twin boroughs of Conshohocken and West Conshohocken were major players in the lawlessness. Read the whole story here...
December 4, 2020

Hector Street – Most Likely the 1st Street in America named after an African American

Hector Street in Conshohocken is most likely the first street in America named after an African American. by Brian Coll for Conshystuff.com