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Conclusion
Blending elements from all four phases of its historical development, Conshohocken became the epitome of an industrial bedroom suburb. Just as the borough grew in response to technological innovations and a changing market economy during the boom years of the mid-nineteenth century, it likewise has adapted to the conditions of the twentieth century. Led by the Wood and Lee industrial giants, the economy evolved to exploit new market opportunities. The community's residential character developed as well, rooted in the evolution of its immigrant working class. Conshohocken became the embodiment of the archetypal American dream-that a hard-working immigrant could buy his own home and raise a family within easy reach of his place of work, close to stores and markets which supplied his material needs, and convenient to churches and civic clubs which strengthened his spirit, all within one square mile. Acknowledgements As well as professional consultants, a project of this magnitude requires the help of many skilled volunteers. Those listed below devoted days, nights and weekends to deed and tax research, general historical research, data entry, mapping, photography, and other tasks: Melissa Cahill
The particular contributions of several of the volunteers should be mentioned. Melissa Cahill, as volunteer coordinator, synchronized and kept track of all volunteer activities, and also acted as an expert advisor on all deed and tax research. Jack Coll, assisted by Rich Galie, was responsible for most of the photographs of individual buildings; he also created a separate photographic record of every street in the borough for the Historical Society's archives. Jack also provided all the photographs used to illustrate this report. Joseph Collins, President of the Historical Society, initiated and monitored the project, kept track of financial matters and publicized the survey widely. Peggy O'Neil single-handedly invented the computerized database used for the survey (the first time to our knowledge, that this method has been used in Pennsylvania) and also took on the responsibility of completing, cross-checking and updating the database, as well 8 overseeing the printing and production this report. Suzanne Sutro Rhees wrote the original grant application and handled financial reporting to the Bureau of Historical Preservation; she and David J. Rhees assisted with editing of the "Historical Overview." Dennis Moore acted as project treasurer. Mariellyn Zeock produced the maps used in the report and designed the cover. The Historical Society would particularly like to acknowledge generous assistance and financial support of the Borough Council and the Bureau Historic Preservation. We would also like to thank the BHP staff; especially Dora Hershey, Tobi Gilson and Greg Ramsey, for their patience, advice, and encouragement
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