A History of Sharon from the early settlements in 1798 through the industrial boom, depression and into 1935.  History of the McDowell National Bank and its transition from D.C. Strawbridge, banker; James Bleakley and Sons, and Alex McDowell, banker to the McDowell National Bank.

Historic photos of Sharon, employees of the McDowell National Bank, and links to related information on Sharon businesses and business leaders mentioned in the book

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Photo Index listing of all the photos and illustrations in the book

	State Street Bridge, Sharon 1868
	State Street Flood Sharon 1913
	Ashton Store
	Downtown Sharon 1868
	The Canal Basin and Canal, Sharon
	McDowell National Bank 1917
	Employees of the McDowell National Bank, 1935
	Directors of the McDowell National Bank, 1935
	Past Directors of the McDowell National Bank

Sharon's Skyline About 1868, looking northeast from a point just west of Irvine Avenue.  Click to enlarge photo.

Highlights of the Book

Outline of Sharon's History

Early Settlers, utilities, Sharon Fire Department, Henry F. Buhl, Buhl Club, Photos of Sharon in 1868  pages 1-5

Sharon's Industrial History

Discovery of Coal, D.C. Strawbridge, Benjamin Bentley, Blast Furnaces, Clay Furnace, Sharon Iron Company, Westerman Iron Company, Iron and Steel in Sharon, Sharon Steel Hoops, Industries in Sharon in 1935 pages 6-9

History of the McDowell National Bank

D.C. Strawbridge, banker; James Bleakley, Alex McDowell, banker; Sharon Savings and Trust Co., F. W. Koehler, Floor plans and specifics of the Building at State and Chestnut, Bank Holiday of 1933, area bank closings, directors of the bank, employees of the bank in 1935 pages 10-15

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