Hope Lodge, near Philadelphia, was built in the first half of the 18th century. A bedroom fireplace is framed with tiles from Holland, as are several others. The use of two horizontal panels over the fireplace is a typical procedure of the period. Courtesy Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Buch's Drug Store, corner of West King and Charlotte Sts. Lancaster, Penna. Also shown are L. A. Wynn Heating Contractor and the Art Printing Company. Now occupies the site which ws formerly the Old Plow Tavern - Built 1745, Demolished 1924. History says that on the register were the names of General George Washington and General Lafayette. When General Lafayetter made his memorable visit here in 1824 he was banqueted at this splendid old hostelry.
Dear Mollie, Just rec's the package I will attend to him glad you are getting on OK Charlie says if Lonnie comes in let him have a little ring for his little girl and let him know the price Fondly Mother"
I thought I would drop you a card Mrs. S- is home again It has become very hot - was at the Iris Club this forenoon making "Pads". Expect to go to the country for a week. Tomorrow morning I leave. Mrs. Fraelicks daughter is home on vacation Mrs. Trout is quite sick again Ect."
Hello Kid. Just a few lines to let you no that I will be down on Thursday eve instead of Wensday evening Joe is comming down tht evening and I hope that everything will be Ok excuse pencil and writing for you no this is Monday evening Some sleepie So good night Honey Hope you are not cross everything I said last night was in fun take mistakes for kisses xxxxx Address 27 W. German. Thurs eve at 7 30 p m If its storming will be down Sat eve."
"Holo George, I will be in Elmira sometime saturday and expect to be at your place for the evening about 6 or 7 oclock I have a few stops to make on the way so you can look for me sometime saturday and maybe Effie will be along Goodby from Frank"