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A Colonial Home In Fort Washington, All For Just $8K

Even extra acreage available if you want; just head back to 1923.

An Acre of Atmosphere

Its appeal –

A delightful studio home

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For the discerning, sur-

Rounded by unspoiled

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Rural peace

Its center –

A seven-room log cabin

With stone addition

Colonial-old, built around

A fireplace that burns real

Logs

Its location –

The delightful North

Penn section of Mont-

Gomery County, Pa., 1 ¼

Miles from Forth Washing-

Ton and 15 from the center

Of Philadelphia

Its cost –

Eight thousand dollars.

Additional acreage may

Be secured if desired.

 

They just don't write 'em like they used to, eh? The lyrical writing is actually taken directly from an advertisement.

This ad ran in a 1923 publication in the Montgomery County area, advertising a property that now rests in what is known as Upper Dublin Township. A full acre and home were up for sale.

The old-time ad is available for sale itself, believe it or not, on the popular auction website called Ebay. This listing shows the home ad up for just $12.98. It is dated from 1923, and claims to be an original print, from its seller, "Woods_Elf."

It's not often you find a piece of land, let alone full home, for just $8,000, but such were the times. You can find other Upper Dublin-unique items on Ebay by searching for "Upper Dublin, PA" in the search bar.


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