The George Steinman Papers, Series 1 contains an album, compiled by George Steinman, with many photographs of buildings, tombstones, monuments and scenes of Lancaster city and county. Ephemera and newspaper articles are among the photographs. Represented in the album are Postlethwaite's Tavern, hotels and taverns, fire houses, the Conestoga massacre, churches, cemeteries, Ephrata Cloister, prominent citizens and their homes, Stehli Silk Mill, and schools. The four boxes contain orginal correspondence, documents, photographs and ephemera or and pertaining to the same subject matter as the album.
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Photograph Collection
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
"Mr. Geo. Steinman who started this collection of pictures. This book was presented to the Lanc. Co. Historical Society after his death by Mr. Geo. S. Franklin."
John M. Gibson is recorded as the donor, 1968, in LancasterHistory's accession records.
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
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Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
The use of the original album is restricted. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org with questions.
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Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
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Credit
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Other Number
MG-184, Series 1
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared PK and MSH, 2008. Added to database 20 July 2021.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
Blueprints for Otterbein Church of the United Brethren in Christ
Description
Otterbein Church of the United Brethren in Christ. North Queen and East Clay Sts. Lancaster, PA.
Specifications. Carpenter Work (Read General Conditions). Pgs. 17-22. Timbers, Finish, Size of Timbers, Flooring, Windows, Doors, Stair Work, Interior Finish. Mineral Flooring (Read General Conditions). Plastering (Read General Conditions).
George E. Savage, Architect. Witherspoon Building. Philadelphia, PA.
Elevation on Clay Street. Tower Section. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. S.E.C. Drawing Number 4.14 February 1925.
Elevation on Queen St. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. S.E. Corner. Drawing Number 5. 14 February 1925.
Rear Elevation. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. S.E. Corner. Drawing Number 6. 14 February 1925.
Window in Toilet in Tower. Note: Window in Motor Room is Same. 18-25 July.
Revised Truss Casting. To be used with Drawings 28 and 29.
Side Elevation. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. S.E. Corner. Drawing Number 7. 14 February 1925.
Section Lengthwise. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. S.E. Corner. Drawing Number 9. 14 February 1925.
Details of Truss Castings. Section "A", Section "B", Section "C", Section "D". Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Drawing Number 28. 18 December 1925.
Basement Plan. Sunday School Room, Heater Pit, Pastor's Room, Men's Toilet, Organ Motor Room, Choir Room. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. S.E. Corner. Drawing Number 1. 14 February 1925.
Section Thru Jamb and Single Acting Door, Section Thru Jamb Interior Masonry Walls, Section Thru Water Closet Door. Passage and Clos. Doors in Basement (except noted otherwise), Double Door from Passage to S.S. Room, Single Door from Passage to Sunday School Rm., Single Passage Doors above Basement, Double Passage Doors Above Basement, Water Closet Door. Drawing Number 30. 6 February 1926.
Full Size Details Door Number 2. Head Section Jamb Section. Drawing Number 11. 15 May 1925.
3/4'' Scale Detail of Chancel Ceiling (see Drawing 29 for Full Size). Drawing 35. 20 May 1926.
F.S.D. Windows Nos. 6-7-8. Sill Section, Mullion, Head Section Jamb Similar, Drawing Number 10. 14 May 1925.
F.S.D. Windows Nos. 2-4. Section through Windowhead Jamb Similar, Sill Window No. 4 in Stone Wall. Drawing Number 15. 1 June 1925.
F.S.D. of Choir Paneling. Drawing Number 32. 8 February 1926.
Elevation of Stairway Leading to Old Building Other Stairway Similar. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Drawing 31. 21 January 1926.
Details of Platforms. Plan of Choir and Pulpit Platforms, 3/4''=One Foot. F.S.D. of Steps of Pulpit Platform, F.S.D. of Pulpit Paneling. Drawing Number 33. 9 February 1927.
Plan of Gallery. Scale: 1/4"=One Foot. Drawing Number 3. 14 February 1925.
First Floor Plan. Church Auditorium, Pulpit Platform, Tower Vestibule, Stairhall. Drawing Number 2. 14 February 1925.
F.S.D. of Exterior Doors No 1. Horizontal Section Thru Door, Vertical Section Through Tower Rail. Drawing 34. 11 February 1926.
Section "C" showing moldings for bottom chord of truss. Section "B". Drawing 29. 20 December 1925.
Details Exterior Door Number 1. Elevation of Door in Tower. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Section Through Door Jamb. Drawing Number 12. 20 May 1925.
F.S.D. Truss Casings. Section "C" showing moldings for bottom chord of truss. Section "B" Side Elevation of Drop at Hammer Beam (Half). Drawing Number 29. 20 December 1925. Revised 5-26 May 1926.
Rachle Artstone. Cleveland, OH.
Queen Street Elevation, Interior Elevation towards Rear of Auditorium, Elevation in front of Auditorium. Drawing 2.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 28 September 2023.
The George Steinman Papers, Series 1 contains an album, compiled by George Steinman, with many photographs of buildings, tombstones, monuments and scenes of Lancaster city and county. Ephemera and newspaper articles are among the photographs. Represented in the album are Postlethwaite's Tavern, hotels and taverns, fire houses, the Conestoga massacre, churches, cemeteries, Ephrata Cloister, prominent citizens and their homes, Stehli Silk Mill, and schools. The four boxes contain orginal correspondence, documents, photographs and ephemera or and pertaining to the same subject matter as the album.
The George Steinman Papers, Series 2 is a collection of original correspondence, documents, photographs, and ephemera primarily compiled by George Steinman. The contents of Series 2 represent Lancaster city and county events, prominent citizens, buildings, monuments, churches, cemeteries, schools, and businesses. Most of what Steinman collected relates to 18th and 19th century Pennsylvania, highlighting Lancaster and Philadelphia. One of the key events highlighted is the Revolutionary war; with documents and images related to Philadelphia, George Washington, the Atlee family, and General Edward Hand. There are images relating to the Christiana Riot and to various buildings in early Lancaster; including but not limited to the Old Jail, the British Prison, and Postlethwaite's Tavern. Also included in the collection is currency printed by Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia in 1764, and Confederate States currency and bonds.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
"Mr. Geo. Steinman who started this collection of pictures. This book was presented to the Lanc. Co. Historical Society after his death by Mr. Geo. S. Franklin."
John M. Gibson is recorded as the donor, 1968, in LancasterHistory's accession records.
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
The use of the original album is restricted. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org with questions.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-184
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Series 1 processed and finding aid prepared PK and MSH, 2008. Series 2 finding aid prepared by JE, 2018. Added to database 20 July 2021.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.