Clifton Heights Historical Society

04/23/2021

The Clifton Heights Historical Society celebrates the past, but this Earth Day the members looked to make the future a bit greener with the planting of a new tree. Thank you to Ted Archer for donating the tree.

12/24/2020

Adding our congratulations to this year's winners. It was our pleasure to host the judges and be part of the contest. Shine on, Clifton!

Congratulations to this year's light contest winners!

Row homes
1st place: 101 West Madison Ave.
2nd place: 520 South Church St.
3rd place: 79 West Madison Ave.

Twin homes
1st place: 19 East Berkley Ave.
2nd place: 130 East Berkley Ave.
3rd place: 34 West Berkley Ave.

Single homes
1st place: 29 Harrison Ave.
2nd place: 207 Fairview Ave.
3rd place: 58 West Berkley Ave.

Business
Nee's, 423 North Springfield Road

A few thank yous... Thank you to the Clifton Heights Historical Society for hosting the judges and providing refreshments. Thank you to the families that volunteered to judge. And thanks to everyone for making Clifton shine brightly this holiday season!

12/24/2020

There's something magical about snow during the holidays. We wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and a new year filled with health and hapiness!

08/30/2020

The hunt continues. Still Slinky toys out there waiting to be found.

08/30/2020

Happy National Slinky Day! To celebrate the Slinky toy's 75th anniversary 75 Slinky toys have been placed around the borough. Let the hunt begin! Use to share a picture of you and your Slinky.

All Slinky toys have been placed in public areas. Please do not trespass on any resident's or businesses' property in search of toy. Participation is at your own risk. Please remember to follow all pandemic related precautions and regulations, including wearing a mask and social distancing, while you participate in the hunt.

08/29/2020

Tomorrow is National Slinky Day and commemorates the 75th anniversary of the toy's invention. Today we honor the woman behind the toy - Betty James. Betty was married to inventory Richard James and gave his invention the Slinky name. Betty took over operations of James Industries in 1960 when her husband left the family. Under her leadership the Slinky brand grew and flourished. It was important for Betty James to keep the original Slinky toy affordable telling the New York Times, "So many children can’t have expensive toys, and I feel a real obligation to them." More than 300 million Slinky toys were sold during Betty's lifetime and she was inducted into the Toy Industry Hall of Fame in 2001.

Photo Credit: J.D. Cavrich / Associated Press, 2001

08/28/2020

Celebrate National Slinky Day!
Visit the CHHS page on Sun 8/30 at 8:30am for a special announcement and your chance to win prizes!

08/27/2020

The Clifton Heights Historical Society is home a collection of Slinky toys - from classic to contemporary. We are proud to be part of the 75th anniversary celebration of the Slinky and to know that it all started right here in Clifton Heights.

08/27/2020

Looking back the unveiling of the Slinky toy historical marker. Special thanks to Robyn Young, Delco's "History Lady," for her efforts and help in securing the marker

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission recognized Clifton Heights as the home of the Slinky toy with a historical marker dedication on August 30, 2019.

08/27/2020

08/27/2020

Thank you to Jane Tumolo, Lynn Amey, and Phil Fabrizio for their contributions. Special thanks to Robyn Young for help and support in securing the Slinky toy historical marker.