Historic Radnor Maps Now Online

You can find a complete list of maps and atlases available to view.

  The Radnor Historical Society has an extensive collection of local maps and atlases dating back to the late 19th century. From the birth of Wayne as the tiny hamlet of Louella to the emergence of Radnor Township as a full-fledged suburb, the growth of our township can easily be read through these fascinating visual records. Thanks to the Athenaeum of Philadelphia’s Greater Philadelphia GeoHistory Network, the Society’s collection of maps and atlases has been digitized and is available to view on their website. For a complete list of maps and atlases available to view, click here. This information was provided by the Radnor Historical Society.

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Gov. Ed Rendell Speaking in Wayne Tuesday

Rendell will talk about his first book, 'A Nation of Wusses: How America's Leaders Lost the Guts to Make Us Great.'

Radnor Organizations Have Wish Lists, Too

Local non-profits are hoping that you consider them, too, this holiday season.

If you want to add a Radnor organization to this list, add it by commenting below or emailing Sam.Strike@Patch.com. Radnor A Better Chance A Better Chance is a program that allows children from disadvantaged areas to attend a high school that may give them a better chance at success. The Radnor ABC house is on West Wayne Avenue in Wayne. The organization is in desperate need of donations and volunteers. On Thursday, Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. watch Patch TV on channel 21 for an interview with ABC representatives. The show will then be run on Radnor Patch and our Youtube channel. Radnor Fire Company You might have received in the mail an envelope from the Radnor Fire Company's Ambulance Division for its annual fundraiser drive. The fire company …

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Last Chance: Radnor Historical Society Dinner

The speakers will discuss the history of Episcopal Academy, founded in 1785, and its move from Merion Station to Newtown Square.

  There's still room at the Radnor Historical Society's Annual Dinner, which takes place Wednesday, April 18 at The Episcopal Academy, 556 N. Newtown Road in Newtown Square. If you would like to attend, contact Evie Giegerich at EvieGiegerich@yahoo.com or 610 687-6250 to sign up. The speakers will discuss the history of the Academy, founded in 1785, and its move from Merion Station to Newtown Square.  A tour of the new campus will be available for those who are interested.  The first of two after-dinner speakers, Jim Garrison, will talk about the Academy’s history. Garrison is a restoration architect, an Episcopal graduate, and author of Excellence that Endures—The First 225 Years of the Episcopal Academy (2010).  Rush T. Haines, a partner…

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Jennifer Kim

10:16 am on Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Sounds like an interesting talk about the history of EA then and now.   more ›

Curious about Radnor's HARB?

Find out what are the myths and realities of Historical Architectural Review Boards.

On Thursday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. at the Winsor Room of the Radnor Memorial Library, the Radnor Historical Society and the Radnor Conservancy will present a program entitled "A HARB is not your enemy." What actually is a HARB? How much power does it have? Cory Kegerise, community preservation coordinator with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, will talk about HARBs and how they direct the way communities can create and oversee their historic districts.  A member of the Radnor HARB will present some recent projects that have come before it for review. Refreshments will be served.

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