Isabella Potts James was a member of the Potts ironmaking family that started Pottstown.

Belber bags began as a basement enterprise in 1891, with brothers Henry and Aaron Belber.

The Historical Society has quite a collection of items that date back to when the Society’s building used to be a flower and gift shop.

The Pottstown Opera House on King Street was a popular destination for music and art lovers in the area. It was torn down for a parking lot to serve the old borough hall.