Railroad capitalists founded Overbrook Farms in 1892 as the first planned community along the main line of the Pennsylvania Railroad. The partners envisioned and developed a new community model on farmland purchased from the John M. George estate. Visionary and innovative amenities included independent on-site steam-heat plants and a dedicated water supply. The grand homes were built in a range of styles designed by some of Americas most celebrated architects. Overbrook Farms name derives from the stream that originally flowed under the tracks of the Overbrook train station. Today; Overbrook Farms is a residential neighborhood in Philadelphia and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. More than 100 years later; nearly all of the 400-plus original Overbrook Farms structures remain intact through the efforts of the community as well as those of the Overbrook Farms Club; Americas oldest continually operating neighborhood association.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Great; little-known; American authorBy TorsoGreat stories by a little-known American author. He won AND turned-down the Pulitzer because he didnt think business should be a patron of the arts. Back to the stories... "The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze" is the most famous; but my favorite is "Tracys Tiger"; a quirky stort written with a unique perspective of the world. This author deserves far more recognition than he has received.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. I have always enjoyed reading anything by William SaroyanBy tigeTremendous literary work by one of our national treasures. I have always enjoyed reading anything by William Saroyan.7 of 7 people found the following review helpful. The William Saroyan ReaderBy CustomerI cant understand why Saroyan is not more highly regarded. His forthwright; simple and honest style is as important as to American literature as Hemingway or Bukowski (IMO). Give it a try...
