Interesting tales and anecdotes from the 19th and 20th centuries await you in the section by Newton (Newt) Howard, Ambler’s foremost local historian.  Many of the descendents of people in Newt's stories are still living in the Ambler area providing a wonderful stability and making this area great place to live and raise a family. By reading about Ambler’s interesting past you will understand why we are so excited about Ambler’s future.  Discover Downtown Ambler and make history (and memories) with us!

You will find 30 of his short stories here on our Web site chronicling Ambler's development in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, picking up where Dr. Hough left off.

Newt left his entire photo collection to the Montgomery County Historical Society where they have been cataloged by subject for viewing by researchers. Click Here for a link to their Website.