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John Pearson's description of Lancaster and Columbia in 1801

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Author
Mast, John H.
Date of Publication
1957.
and posts set along them as heretofore in Philadelphia. I mean King and Queen. There are very few pumps on the streets and rarely trees. There are several vaults under the pavement as in the city. The Court House stands as above mentioned in the junction of the two chief streets, viz., King and Queen
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by John H. Mast.
Author
Mast, John H.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1957.
Physical Description
[49]-61 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 61, no. 2
Summary
John Pearson's observations of Lancaster came about when he came to Lancaster, the state capital at the time, as a state senator representing Philadelphia city and County and Delaware County.
Subjects
Pearson, John, - 1740-1829.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 19th century.
Columbia (Pa.) - History - 19th century.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 61, number 2 (1957), p. 49-61Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.61
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An Italian artist in old Lancaster : (Louigi Persico-1820)

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Author
Hensel, W. U.
Date of Publication
1912
AN ITALIAN ARTIST IN OLD LANCASTER. (LUIGI PERSICO-1820) With all of its many distinctions Lancaster has never been notable for lavish patronage of the fine arts. It has neither a public gallery nor pri- vate collection of famous and mer- itorious paintings or attractive sculp- ture. It would be
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by W. U. Hensel.
Author
Hensel, W. U.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1912
Physical Description
67-101 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 16, no. 3
Subjects
Persico, Luigi.
United States Capitol (Washington, D.C.)
Lancaster (Pa.) - History.
United States - Politics and government - 19th century.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 16, number 3 (1912), p. 67-101Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.16
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City Hall and its history

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Author
Landis, Charles Israel,
Date of Publication
1918
--Pennsylvania--Lancaster. Marketplaces--Pennsylvania--Lancaster. Municipal buildings--Pennsylvania--Lancaster. Lancaster (Pa.)--History--18th century. Lancaster (Pa.)--History--19th century. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1918 Description: [105]-122 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Series
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Responsibility
by Judge C. I. Landes.
Author
Landis, Charles Israel,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1918
Physical Description
[105]-122 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 22, no. 7
Subjects
City Hall (Lancaster, Pa.)
Public buildings - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Marketplaces - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Municipal buildings - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 18th century.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 19th century.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 22, number 7 (1918), p. 107-122Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.22
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Report on the true character, time and place of the first regular settlement in Lancaster County

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Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Date of Publication
1910
which the learned Giselbert writes (do., p. 245). But most of the religious persecu- tions during this century were those inflicted by Pagans upon Christians generally, all along the Mediterranean coast (do.). In 926 King Worm of Denmark persecuted the non-resist- ing Christians in and surrounding
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Responsibility
by Henry Frank Eshleman.
Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1910
Physical Description
21-71 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 14, no. 2
Subjects
Mennonites - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.
Additional Author
Hostetler, A. K.
Steigerwalt, Charles T.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 14, number 2 (1910), p. 21-71Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.14
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Report of committee appointed to conduct celebration of 200th anniversary of first permanent white settlement within borders of Lancaster County

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Date of Publication
1910
purest blood of the Allemanian race—has contrib- uted to the history of the world. To tell that story, and to establish that claim, I present to you a native of Lancaster county, a scholar and a pa- triot, proud of his county, loyal to his Commonwealth, true to his country, and mindful of all that
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Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1910
Physical Description
197-242 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 14, no. 8
Subjects
Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.)
Historical markers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Centennial celebrations, etc.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 17th century.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 14, number 8 (1910), p. 197-242Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.14
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Report of the committee having in charge the marking of the site of the Postlethwaite Tavern where the first Courts of Justice in Lancaster County were held

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Date of Publication
1915
abused their functions, and have cruelly and un- justly administered the law. Rarely, however, have such instances arisen. The history of our own and every other county is marked by upright lawgivers, who, like beacons on the shore, have given notice of the rocks �and shallows which lie along the way
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Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1915
Physical Description
219-301 : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 19, no. 8
Subjects
Postlethwaite, John.
Postlethwaite Tavern (Conestoga Township, Pa.)
Courts - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Speeches, addresses, etc., American.
Courthouses - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Dedication services.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 19, number 8 (1915), p. 219-301Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.19
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Items in the Pennsylvania Gazette concerning Lancaster County

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Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Date of Publication
1918
--18th century. Lancaster County (Pa.)--Social life and customs--18th century. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1918 Description: 21-26 p. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 22, no. 2 Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.22 Location: LCHSJL
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Responsibility
by H. Frank Eshleman, Esq.
Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1918
Physical Description
21-26 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 22, no. 2
Subjects
Newspapers - Pennsylvania
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 18th century.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs - 18th century.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 22, number 2 (1918), p. 21-26Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.22
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The political history and development of Lancaster County's first twenty years, 1729-1749

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Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Date of Publication
1916
The Political History and Development of Lancaster County's First Twenty Years, 1729-1749 Partisan political sentiment existed in Lancaster county at the time of its creation in 1729, the division of sentiment being on the very question of organizing the county. The econ- omical German-Swiss
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Responsibility
by H. Frank Eshleman, Esq.
Author
Eshleman, Henry Frank,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1916
Physical Description
37-68 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 20, no. 2
Subjects
Wright, John, - 1667-1749.
Hamilton, James, - 1710-1783.
Politics, Practical
Political parties - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 18th century.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 20, number 2 (1916), p. 37-68Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.20
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Report of the committee which conducted the General Hand celebration

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Date of Publication
1912
Report of the Committee which Con- ducted the General Hand Cele- bration. Lancaster, Pa., October 2, 1912. To the Lancaster County Historical Society. Your committee to arrange and con- duct the public ceremonies comprising a celebration of "Lancaster County in the "War of the Revolution," with
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Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1912
Physical Description
199-240 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 16, no. 8
Subjects
Hand, Edward, - 1744-1802.
Rockford (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.)
Historical markers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 18th century.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 16, number 8 (1912), p. 199-240Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.16
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Lafayette's visit to Lancaster

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Author
Montgomery, Thomas Lynch,
Date of Publication
1917
. Montgomery. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, 1757-1834. Lancaster County (Pa.)--History--19th century. Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical Society, 1917 Description: 125-131 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. Series: Journal of the Lancaster
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Responsibility
by Hon. Thomas L. Montgomery.
Author
Montgomery, Thomas Lynch,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1917
Physical Description
125-131 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 21, nos. 6 & 7
Subjects
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, - marquis de, - 1757-1834.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 19th century.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 22, number 6/7 (1917), p. 125-131Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.21
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