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The Bridgeport and Horseshoe Turnpike

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Author
Barnes, Horace Richards.
Date of Publication
1938
The Bridgeport and Horseshoe Turnpike By HORACE R. BARNES, LL.D. "HORSE-SHOE ROAD" According to Ellis and Evans, "the old 'Horse-Shoe Road' was laid out in 1738," to meet the need of a road from Lancaster to the "Coventry Iron- Works" on French Creek, Chester County, "with a branch to Reading
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by Horace R. Barnes, LL.D.
Author
Barnes, Horace Richards.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1938
Physical Description
[201]-208 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 42, no. 8
Subjects
Bridgeport and Horseshoe Turnpike (Lancaster, Pa.)
Roads - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Transportation.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 42, number 8 (1938), p. 201-208Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.42
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Archaeology of Delaware river valley between Hancock and Dingman's ferry in Wayne and Pike counties

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Author
Schrabisch, Max.
Date of Publication
1930.
Call Number
974.8011 S377
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by Max Schrabisch ...
Author
Schrabisch, Max.
Place of Publication
Harrisburg
Publisher
Pennsylvania historical commission,
Date of Publication
1930.
Physical Description
vii, 181 p. illus. (maps, plans) plates. 24 cm.
Series
Publications of the Pennsylvania historical commission. V. 1
Notes
At head of title: Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Includes, also, various sites on the New York side of the Delaware river.
Subjects
Indians of North America - Delaware River Valley (N.Y.-Del. and N.J.)
Archaeology - Pennsylvania - Pike County.
Archaeology - Pennsylvania - Wayne County.
Archaeology - Delaware River Valley (N.Y.-Del. and N.J.).
Wayne County (Pa.) - Antiquities.
Pike County (Pa.) - Antiquities.
Additional Corporate Author
Pennsylvania Historical Commission.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.8011 S377
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Lewis Evans

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Author
Gipson, Lawrence Henry,
Date of Publication
1939.
Call Number
923.9 E92 Oversize
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by Lawrence Henry Gipson; to which is added Evans' A brief account of Pennsylvania, together with facsimiles of his Geographical, historical, political, philosophical, and mechanical essays, numbers I and II ... Also facsimiles of Evans' maps.
Author
Gipson, Lawrence Henry,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Historical Society of Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1939.
Physical Description
8 p. l., 246 p. incl. 5 maps (4 fold.) front. (fold. map) 31 cm.
Notes
"As to ... 'A brief account of Pennsylvania' which is presented herewith, two copies of this are in existence, neither of which is the original manuscript: the so-called George Fox copy, belonging to the Historical society of Pennsylvania, and the Du Simitière copy, possessed by the Library company of Philadelphia ... The text of the Fox copy has been followed."--Pref.
Contents
pt. 1. Early scientific activities in Pennsylvania. The mapping of the middle Atlantic region, 1749. Pennsylvania boundary disputes. The mapping of the Ohio valley in 1755. The passing of Evans and the early history of his maps.--pt. 2. A brief account of Pennsylvania, 1753.--pt. 3. Facsimile of Evans' "Analysis number I." 1755. Facsimile of Evans' "Analysis number II," 1756.--pt. 4. A map of the Indian walking purchase, 1737. A map of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York and the three Delaware counties, 1749. A revision of the 1732 edition of the foregoing map of 1749. Evans' Map of the middle Atlantic region drawn for Peter Kalm in 1750. A map of the area in dispute between Pennsylvania and Maryland, 1753. A general map of the middle British colonies, 1755.
Subjects
Evans, Lewis, - 1700?-1756.
Iroquois Indians.
Pennsylvania - Description and travel.
Pennsylvania - Boundaries - Maryland.
Maryland - Boundaries - Pennsylvania.
Middle Atlantic States - Description and travel.
Ohio River Valley - Description and travel.
Middle Atlantic States - Maps.
Ohio River Valley - Maps.
United States - History - French and Indian War, 1755-1763.
United States - Politics and government - 1755-1763.
Additional Author
Evans, Lewis,
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
923.9 E92 Oversize
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Lancaster landscapes, 1930

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Date of Publication
[1930].
Call Number
712 L224
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[Lancaster, Pa.]
Publisher
Green and White Nurseries, Inc. ,
Date of Publication
[1930].
Subjects
Green and White Nurseries, Inc.
Gardens, American - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Landscape gardening - Pennsylvania - Lancaster, Pa.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
712 L224
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Spring Grove, Weaverland and Blue Ball : settlement and development

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Author
Weaver, M. G.
Date of Publication
1931.
numerous stage coaches, and for the six-horse Conestoga caravans, on the two roads and pikes, as well as for those who used private conveyances. It was a center of community activities from its beginning. The old Chester valley, with Brandywine Manor, Bangor church and Spring Grove, with their several
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by M. G. Weaver.
Author
Weaver, M. G.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1931.
Physical Description
[149]-167 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 35, no. 7
Subjects
Edwards, Thomas, - 1673-1764.
Spring Grove (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Blue Ball (Pa.) - History.
Weaverland (Lancaster County, Pa.)
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 35, number 7 (1931), p. 149-167Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.35
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History and genealogy of the Bieber, Beaver, Biever, Beeber family

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Author
Beaver, Irvin Milton,
Date of Publication
1939.
Call Number
929 B386
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by the Rev. I. M. Beaver.
Author
Beaver, Irvin Milton,
Place of Publication
Reading, Pa
Publisher
I. M. Beaver,
Date of Publication
1939.
Physical Description
136, 136a-136b, 137-984 p. front., illus., (incl., ports., coat of arms) 24 cm.
Notes
Blank pages "For your own family genealogy" (982-984)
Subjects
Beavers family.
Bieber family.
Beaver family.
Beeber family.
Biever family.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
929 B386
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The Sandstone tablet : Sandstone School, Strasburg Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 1934

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Date of Publication
1934.
Call Number
372.9 S221
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editors in chief Dorothy Yuninger, 6th grade, Reba Gochenauer, 8th grade...[et al.].
Place of Publication
[S.l
Publisher
s.n.],
Date of Publication
1934.
Physical Description
[18] p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Notes
Foreword by W. B. B.
Contains a list of teachers of Sandstone School from 1858-1934 and pupils of Sandstone 1933-34.
Subjects
Sandstone School (Strasburg Township, Pa.).
Public schools - Pennsylvania - Strasburg (Pa. : Township).
Additional Author
Yuninger, Dorothy.
Gochenauer, Reba.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
372.9 S221
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Opposition to cherry fairs in Strasburg

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Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Date of Publication
1930
- selves and those whom they saluted. As they passed and repassed the governor's lodgings he appeared and returned their salute. 1 The Intelligencer and Weekly Advertiser, Wednesday, December 18th, 1799. Opposition to Cherry Fairs in Strasburg By WILLIAM FREDERIC WORNER The Lancaster Journal of Friday
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by William Frederic Worner.
Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1930
Physical Description
188-189 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 34, no. 8
Subjects
Sunday legislation - Pennsylvania - Strasburg.
Strasburg (Pa.) - History.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 34, number 8 (1930), p. 188-189Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.34
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Silver pitcher presented to Mrs. Rosina Hubley in 1842

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Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Date of Publication
1931.
handsome flag was presented by the citizens of Baltimore to the Lancaster Fencibles, a military company composed of some of the finest men of the community. The com- mittee delegated by the citizens of the Monumental City to make the formal presentation of the flag, was entertained at the White Swan tavern
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byWilliam Frederic Worner.
Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1931.
Physical Description
8-11 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 35, no. 1
Subjects
Hubley, Rosina.
White Swan Tavern (Lancaster, Pa.)
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 35, number 1 (1931), p. 8-11Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.35
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Public-house keepers in Lancaster County in 1772

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Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Date of Publication
1931
a list of tavern-keepers who applied to the Lan- caster county court in August, 1772, for licenses to conduct public houses. 1 One hundred and thirty-nine applied ; thirty-two were for taverns in Lancaster borough, and the remaining one hundred and seven were scattered throughout the county
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by William Frederic Worner.
Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1931
Physical Description
21-22 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 35, no. 1
Subjects
Hotels - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Taverns (Inns) - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 35, number 1 (1931), p. 21-22Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.35
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