Landis Valley Museum, Lancaster County, Pa. U.S. Route 222 - 2 miles north of Lancaster, Pa. Open to the public - Here-in on display are numerous tools, weapons, utensils, crafts, etc. which were used b y the fore-fathers of this area in by-gone days.
Landis Valley Museum - U.S. Route 222 - 2 miles north of Lancaster, Pa. - Open to the public - here-in on display are mumerous tools, weapons, utensils, crafts, etc. which were used by the fore-fathers of this area in by-gone days.
Landis Valley Farm Museum - U.S. Route 222 - 2 miles north of Lancaster, Pa. - An interior view of teh kitchen showing the furnishings and utensils of Early Americans.
Landis Valley Farm Museum - U.S. Route 222 - 2 miles north of Lancaster, Pa. - An interior view of teh kitchen showing the furnishings and utensils of Early Americans.
Greetings from the Pennsylvania Dutch Country - Historic Conestoga Wagon drawn by a team of Belgians. This type wagon was first made in Lancaster County before 1720 and served as the major form of transport in the new nation until about 1850. The word Conestgoa, the name of an Indian tribe, means "place of muddy waters." This wagon may be seen at the Pennsylvania Farm Museum of Landis Valley, Lancaster, Pa.
Dining room, Conestoga Motor Inn, U.S. Route 222, 5 miles north of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. A beautiful early American dining room, featuring Pennsylvania Dutch specialties - roast beef - steaks, chops and seafood. C. E. Pyle, Innkeeper
Dining room, Conestoga Motor Inn, U.S. Route 222, 5 miles north of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The Jewelry section of our extensive gift shop. We feature a large variety of select domestic and imported gift merchandise. Louise Evans, manager.
"Dear Pam, This is where Blanche works sometiems. See the flag! Tell your mother I maled her an almanac, which is better for where you live than here. In it is a sprig from the lilac bush, just taken. Tell mommy thanks for her letter I received Friday. I'll write soon. Yester I was down to see cousin Lisa and Aunt Dottie. I hope we'll see you soon. Love and kisses, Grandma"
The Strasburg Railroad - Passenger train with 1890 vintage coaches pauses beneath one of the many giant trees that flank the ancient track between Paradise and Strasburg. To thousands of tourists the leisurely ride, away from the crowded highways through the colorful fields and deep woods of the adjacent Amish and Mennonite farms is the highlight of their visit to Lancaster County, Penna.
Strasburg Railroad Depot Route 741, Starasburg, Penna. Reminiscent of the golden age of railroading, the 1882 East Strasburg passenger station is used annually by thousands of tourists who board the oldest operating standard-guage passenger train in the United States for the famous "Trip to Paradise". Moved some twenty miles in 1960 to the present locaton, it serves also as headquarters for teh Strasburg Railroad's display of ancient engines and cars open to the public free of charge.
