The Sharon Hill Historical Commission was established by ordinance on August 9, 1990. The powers and duties of the Commission include recording the history of the Borough, taking inventory of the historic sites within the borough and making recommendations to the Borough Council regarding these sites. The Commission may also secure necessary information to apply for state and/or federal funding.

The Commission consists of five members serving two-year terms. Current members are Jean Shiber, George Hammond, Jay Pugh, Michael Finnegan and Donna Hunter.

The Commission meets as needed with meetings being held in Borough Hall at

7:00 PM. The public is invited to attend.

The Commission appreciates what owners of historic homes and buildings are doing to maintain and preserve the historic character of their properties in the community. Recipients of these awards are the following individuals or business.

2008

JOHN & ROSALYNN WILLIAMS, 939 WOODLAND AVENUE

2007

CHARLES & GERALDINE JACKSON, 144 GARVIN BLVD.

2007

MR. & MRS. PAUL KUZAN, 130 CLIFTON AVENUE

2006

Mrs. Dorothy F. Lytle for 1400 Elmwood Avenue

2006

Mr. & Mrs. George Taliaferro for 314 Oak Avenue

2005

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Butler for 732 Bonsall Avenue

2005

Rev. and Mrs. A.C. Casey Jr. for 124 Cherry Street

2004

Peter and Janet Haggerty for 1125 Coates Street

John and Barbara Nawn for 300 Sharon Avenue

2003

Valerio Family for the Academy Park Archway

Paul & Judy Muncer for 1021 School Street

2002

Leonard King for 1045 Chester Pike

Borough Highway Department for the Sharon Hill Trolley Station

2001
Mr. & Mrs. Earl Gaymon for 916 Elmwood Ave.
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Sita for 30 Barker Ave.

  

2000
Beverly Crowers for 1215 Woodland Avenue
Mr. Evan Nurse and Mrs. Shirley Nurse for 915 Elmwood Avenue