Excerpt from Directory of the Boroughs of Norristown and Bridgeport, Montgomery County, Pa, , For the Years 1860-61: Containing a Concise History of the Boroughs From Their First Settlement to the Present Time, The Names of All the Inhabitants, Alphabetically Arranged, Their Occupations, Places of Business, and Dwelling Houses, A List O F the Streets of the Borough, Sta

In prosecuting the labors incident to the publication of the History and Directory of Norristown and Bridgeport, the attention of the publisher has been more especially drawn to the consideration of the eminent advantages of these localities for the various purposes of business and social life. To portray these has been a primary object, as they were esteemed of more value to the community than the mere enumeration of matters of small moment. The Statistical portion of the work, however, is believed to be as full as time and circumstances admitted, and there has been an honest endeavor to have it, as also the Directory, correct.

It is believed that the Sketch preceding the Directory, is a feature of the work that enables the Publisher to give a clearer view of the interests connected with the present and prospective advantages of the Boroughs, that it can hardly fail to enlist the attention of those who desire either a healthy and delightful residence, or investments in an increasing mart of trade.

To those who have so kindly seconded our efforts in the several departments of the work, we tender our unfeigned thanks, and we are anxious that it may not only be an equivalent to the patronage extended to us, but that an interest in local history may be so far awakened, as to induce others to fill up, and make perfect, that which we have only begun.

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