, 1963), 1-22, 33-39; Philip S. Klein, "Early Lancaster County Politics (1814-1829)," Pennsylvania History, III (April, 1936), 98-114. 8. John Edward McNeal, "The Antimasonic Party in Lancaster County: 1828-1843," Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society, LXIX (Easter, 1965), 57-117. 9. W. U

Anthracite Iron Blast Furnaces in Lancaster County 1840-1900 By John Ward Willson Loose I. General Description Unlike the charcoal furnace, the anthracite furnace was a product of the age of steam power; indeed, it was a symbol of a whole new era in which the trinity of coal, iron, and steam

Early Photography in Lancaster By Rosemary A. Patterson Lancaster County! How the imagination is fired by the mere mention of the name! An eminent citizen has aptly described it as a State within itself. Many of the showy principalities of the old world may well envy its wealth, its position and

freedom was Penn's prime motive for obtaining that right in the New World and throwing it open to all who were oppressed in their European homelands. Agriculture always has been an important part of the Lancaster County economy, and early settlers sent glowing letters to their homeland describing the

A History of Aeronautics In Lancaster County, Pennsylvania By William E. Krantz The history of aeronautics, the operation of aircraft, in Lancaster Coun- ty covers a span of one hundred and fifty years. Lancaster has long been an air-minded community. Certainly, the feats of our famous native, John

choirs and military bands. The Lancaster County Art Association was pioneering. New groups became active in the latter 40s and early 50s. Lancaster Opera Workshop was formed, an innovation for a town our size. The Symphony was organized. Echo Valley Art Group became active. The Pennsylvania Guild of

refused to indict. �Recidivism among Lancaster's female criminals was not a problem in early Lancaster. Only 3 women were accused of crime more than once. The most notorious repeater in all Pennsylvania was probably Ann Winter but she spent only a part of her criminal career in Lancaster County. She made