In our book “The History of Silver Lake as Told Through Its Deeds”, we wrote with a sense of urgency, driven by the advancing age of first hand witnesses. We embarked on a quest to recover historical evidence and weave together a compelling tale of the lake’s evolution before the passing of our treasured observers….
In the aftermath of World War II, amidst the echoes of victory and the remnants of conflict, the Torchia family embarked on a journey that would leave an indelible mark on the Silver Lake community. At the heart of this tale lies the visionary spirit of Henry Andrew Torchia, Esq., whose fervent desire to nourish…
By all accounts, relations with the Native Americans in the Redland Valley were harmonious. Sadly, the same cannot be said elsewhere in the Pennsylvania Colony. William Penn’s sons, especially Thomas Penn, did not continue their father’s principled relationships with the native people. After the controversial Walking Purchase of 1737 the Lenape people, pushed westward, lost…