Serving the Greater Pottstown Area Since 1936

Collections

Census Records

We have census records from Philadelphia, Berks, Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery Counties for various years as well as other sources in our collection.

Potts – Rutter Family Papers

This collection consists of scattered original papers of Potts and Rutter family members, as well as some genealogical research on the family. The original papers include indentures and deeds (1714-1882), correspondence, marriage certificates, and other miscellaneous documents.

Pottstown Iron Papers

This collection is comprised of financial records and correspondence of the Pottstown Iron Company The financial records consist of a large number of bills paid, stock certificates and dividends; and a small number of various account, bank, tax, and insurance records.

War Papers 1862-1898

This collection is comprised of records, reminiscences, photographs, and a scrapbook relating to the Civil War and the Spanish-American War collected by the Pottstown Historical Society.

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Other times by Appointment.