Society Finishes Museum Renovations in Time for 100th Celebration

By Ernie Montella

That thought was to escalate their efforts and complete the upgrades to the Society's Museum & Library. As these photographs show, they made their goal with time to spare, (well, about 12 hours time). In any event the comments from the huge crowd that jammed the Museum indicated that once again all of the planning, labor, and fund-raising efforts, by a small dedicated group, has once again succeeded in it's goal.

Phillies showcase with various Mitchell & Ness replica uniforms from over the years. Dick Allen and Robin Roberts are honored here as well. Close up of Phillies collectibles.

Phila A's various Mitchell & Ness replicas of their uniforms from over the years .

Jimmie Foxx, Robin Roberts, Bobby Shantz are honored here.

Close up of showcase.

One of 4 busts of Connie Mack that at one time were on display at Shibe Park.

View of the showcases as you enter the Museum closed in section.

Irv Hall's 1946 home uniform on loan from collector Phil Wood of Reistertown, Md is on display in this section. This uniform was eventually worn by Hall of Famer Nellie Foxx in 1947 when he was in the A's minor league system.

Eddie Collins Jr's 1942 A's home uniform shares space with Sam Chapman's 1940's hat in this section of the Museum.

Sharing space with the Hall uniform is the prestigious Edward Bok award presented to Connie Mack in September 1929 for his contributions to Philadelphia. Mr. Mack was the first sports person ever to receive this award. (On loan from Ruth Mack Clark)

Display of A's Mitchell & Ness replica uniforms.

Richie Ashburn & Bobby Shants special section.

View looking from the Gift Shoppe towards the relocated Library section.

Connie Mack portrait and oil painting. The portrait at one time hung over the Mack fireplace and is currently on loan from Ruth Mack Clark.

View of the Wall of Fame portrait section looking towards the front of the Shoppe.

Lefty Grove honored as you enter the Museum section in this cutout that was originally a part of the Chester County Historical Society 1999 baseball conference. (The society has other cutouts from that conference including, Foxx, Collins, Simmons, Cochrane, Pennock, Simmons).

View of the Gift Shoppe counter space

View from the front door of the Gift Shoppe.

View looking towards the Museum closed in section.

Carl Goldberg, Museum chairman, does just that as he takes a break from the renovations to the Society's Museum. Recgonize those "ShibePark" seats?

Bill Kelly and Clara McGonigal take a break as the New York Times does a feature on the Society's popular Museum.

Recent group from one of the many retirement centers in the area, that just "dropped" in to relive a part of their youthful memories.