Preserving the Best
for Norristown's Future
This was the home of Revolutionary War soldier Andrew Porter and members of his noted family such as David Rittenhouse Porter, governor of Pennsylvania. James Madison Porter, founder of Lafayette College. Astronomer, instrument and clock maker David Rittenhouse; Naturalist artist John James Audubon; the hero of Gettysburg, General Winfield Scott Hancock; Governor and soldier John Hartranft, Pioneer Aeronaut, Thaddeus Lowe; Hall of Fame Baseball Manager Tom LaSorda; California Angel's All Star catcher, Mike Piazza, jazz organist Jimmy Smith, Famed Bassist Pastorious, noted Historian and Museum Curator Charles Blockson, Civil War Historian and Author Al Gambone and prize winning children's author Jerry Spinelli.
We are proud of Norristown, its historic past, its handsome buildings and in particular, its accomplished people.
Please help us move toward the future by restoring the past. PO Box 2097
Save Our Selma
The Norristown Preservation Society is looking to the future by restoring the
past. Our county seat is rich in history
and NPS is at the forefront of keeping
that history alive.
The Norristown Preservation Society is asking our local business owners to help preserve the legacy of General Andrew Porter, one of the founders of the Marine Corp, Thomas P. Knox, developer of the West End, Joseph Fornance,
congressman and borough council president and their home, Selma
Mansion at 1301 W. Airy Street in Norristown.
Contact The NPS at
Norristown, PA 19404
Our October clean-up was held and progress was made toward the restoration of Selma!
October clean-up was held and progress was made toward the restoration of Selma!
Clean-up Days
