Tredyffrin Easttown Historical Society
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Source: April 2000 Volume 38 Number 2, Page 42

Foreword

Page 42

This Quarterly focuses on the northwestern corner of Tredyffrin Township (Cedar Hollow and Devault) where recently proposed development may lead to much change. Club member Sue Andrews, who resides just east of Cedar Hollow, researched the history of the area and presented her findings to the Club. Identified are historic structures, some of which have already been torn down. Her artistic illustrations adorn our cover and accompany her article, the first in this issue.

When Warner Company operated the Cedar Hollow quarry pit and lime processing plant, it provided housing for many of its workers. Club member Howard Housworth remembers living during the 1930s and 40s in one of six identical concrete houses constructed by the company at Devault. At the same time, Emil Capetola lived in adjacent Cedar Hollow in a com­pany-owned bungalow. Their stories are our next two offerings.

The late John Alleva, and Peter Melchiorre Jr., lifelong residents of Cedar Hollow, agreed to participate in audio taped interviews arranged by Sue Andrews in which they share some recollections of their years in the community. Club member Nancy Pusey transcribed their remarks from tape which we present here on pages 65 to 72.

Finally, we present "New Rules for Lost Dogs," as published in the Daily Local News of West Chester in 1915.