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Vera Cruz Resident was Workin' on the Railroad

Joe Benner, formerly of Vera Cruz, will speak of his time working on the Perkiomen and Reading railroads.

Are you interested in trains or information about the history of railroading in Upper Milford Township? 

If so, you'd better clear your calendar for tomorrow night. At 7 p.m. on July 28, the Upper Milford Historical Society will feature as their guest speaker Joe Benner, former resident of Vera Cruz and once an employee of the Perkiomen and Reading Railroads.

Benner worked at several jobs with the railroad, including that of engineer. He often drove trains on the Perkiomen Line going through the . 

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The historical society meets at the and anyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.  For information regarding this event or any other activity, call 610-966-4851.

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