Pennypack Falls Holmesburg Pennsylvania Photo By W.H. Sliker 1903 Real Photo Postcard
Penny Pack Falls, situated in Holmesburg, Pennsylvania, represents a historic section of the Pennypack Creek, a vital waterway in Northeast Philadelphia. The "falls" shown are typical of the numerous mill dams constructed along the Pennypack from the 17th to the 19th centuries, which provided power for various industries, including grist, paper, and textile mills. Holmesburg, an early settlement, grew as a local industrial and residential hub, deeply connected to the creek's resources.
This photographic postcard, captured by W.H. Sliker, likely dates to the early 20th century, a common era for local photographers to document regional landmarks and natural scenes for growing postcard markets. The Pennypack Creek not only fueled the region's industrial past but also contributed to Philadelphia's water supply, eventually transforming into a significant recreational and ecological corridor with the establishment of Pennypack Park.
This photographic postcard, captured by W.H. Sliker, likely dates to the early 20th century, a common era for local photographers to document regional landmarks and natural scenes for growing postcard markets. The Pennypack Creek not only fueled the region's industrial past but also contributed to Philadelphia's water supply, eventually transforming into a significant recreational and ecological corridor with the establishment of Pennypack Park.
