medallion for marksmanship(?). Gold circle with two gold rifles intersecting in X behind blue and yellow target in medal's center. Reads: "Penna. State Champion / 1924 / Class B" awarded to John E. Schroll
Liberty Bell pendant medallion with Independence Hall on the back. Outline of bell has contoured image of Liberty Bell with inscription, crack and clapper. Inscription at top reads "OF LEV XXV&X PROCLAIM / IN PHILDA. BY ORDER OF TH--" and below this is "PASS AND STOW / PHILADA. / MDCCLIII."
Back is flat with a raised image of Independence Hall. Extended tab at top has hole with two linked wire rings for hanging.
Property Records for Shank's Tavern (Marietta, Pa.)
Description
Deeds and property records regarding present day Shank's Tavern at 36 South Waterford Avenue, Marietta, PA 17547. 1807-1995:
Deed #1 (James Anderson to Jacob Bitner) 1807 [original]
Deed #2 (James & Mary Anderson to Henry James Corey) 1813 [original]
Deed #3 (James Corey to Jacob Nicholas & Henry Long) 1813 [original]
Deed #4 (Jacob Nicholas to Benjamin Long) 1813 [original]
Deed #5 (Sheriff Frederick Hambright to David Rinehard) 1822 [original]
Deed #6 (John Beidler to John Heistand) 1828 [original]
Deed #7 (Benjamin Long to David Riehard) 1842 [original]
Typed document excerpt from Ellis & Evans History of Lancaster County re: David Rinehart
Deed #8 (Russel Child to Jane Hogan) 1865 [original]
Sheet of Confederate currency 18?? [original]
Deed #9 (Charlotte & George Mehaffey to John Waller) 1894 [original]
Mortgage (John Waller) 1894 [original]
Deed #9 (John Waller to Catherine Waller) 1897 [original]
Fire Insurance Policy (John Waller) 1898 [original]
Deed #10 Mortgage (John & Catherine Waller to Amos Bowman Executor of James Duffy Estate) 1899 [original]
Judgment Bond (John Waller to Catherine Waller) 1899 [original]
Catherine Waller will (1928) [photocopy]
Catherine Waller will (1932) [photocopy]
Catherine Waller to Ruth Rothrock envelope re: Bernard V. Santaniello Office of the Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans Court Division [original]
Stock Certificate Providers Benefit Company (Kathleen D. Shank) 1970 [original]
Deed #11 (Ruth Rothrock Frey to Jack S. Frey) 1972 [original]
John P. Hohendal to Jack S. Frey legal correspondence (1972) [original]
Nikolaus & Hohenadel invoice for deed preparation (1972) [original]
Deed #12 (Jack & Janet S. Frey to Frey Heirs) 1991 [original]
Deed #12 (Jack & Janet S. Frey to Frey Heirs) 1991 [photocopy]
David T. Mountz to Jack S. Frey legal correspondence (1991) [original]
David T. Mountz invoice for deed preparation (1991) [original]
Deed #13 (Jeffrey Shank to J. Robert Shank, Jr.) 1995 [photocopy]
Receipt Sign for Shank's Tavern (1991) [photocopy]
Handwritten inventory of antique furniture in Shank's Tavern (private residence)
This collection has not been cataloged, but may be used by appointment. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2022.014
Other Numbers
MG-953
Classification
MG0953
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Given by owner Bob Shank to one of Jean-Paul's students who was researching Shank's Tavern for a class project. Bob confirmed that he did not want the documents back.
Face: "The John Scott Medal, to the Most Deserving / to Christian Metzler for his Signal Lantern for Railways. On the recommendation of the Franklin Institute, 1885."
Two-piece bronze medal; top piece marked "ORGANIZED MARCH 4TH / 1874." Bottom piece marked "THE CRESCENT / BALTIMORE." Chain on right side has been damaged, lower piece attached with thread, right side. See object file for additional information.
Note: With no other markings, research indicates this may be from the sixteenth GAR encampment held at Baltimore in 1882.
Provenance
The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was founded 1866 and received a national charter in 1874. The sixteenth national encampment took place in Baltimore, Maryland, June 21-22, 1882.
Part of a group of five items related to an unknown veteran of the 126th New York Volunter Infantry Regiment.
Date Range
1882
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAc
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0529
Object Name
Medal
Object ID
2023.022.004
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) medal consisting of bronze eagle at top, flag ribbon in center, and bronze five-pointed star at bottom. Locking clasp on back of eagle. Reverse marked: "PAT. MAY 4, 1886 / June 22, 1883."
See object file for additional information.
Provenance
The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was founded 1866 and received a national charter in 1874.
Part of a group of five items related to an unknown veteran of the 126th New York Volunter Infantry Regiment.
Date Range
Circa 1886
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAc
Storage Cabinet
Cabinet 2
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0529
Object Name
Medal
Object ID
2023.022.005
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
