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Author: Klein, H. M. J.

Date of Publication: [1929]

Call Number: 974.815 LACO K64his

Responsibility: by H.M.J. Klein.

Author: Klein, H. M. J.

Place of Publication: [Place of publication not identified]

Publisher: [publisher not identified],

Date of Publication: [1929]

Physical Description: 1 sheet, folded ; ill. ; 23 cm

Notes: Cover consists of a reproduction of "The Vision and the Full Strength of Manhood" painted on the western wall of the new building of the Farmers Trust Company of Lancasater.

Subjects: Hewlett, J. Monroe.; Farmers Trust Company (Lancaster, Pa.); Lancaster County (Pa.); Lancaster County (Pa.) - Centennial celebrations, etc.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 974.815 LACO K64his

Wrightsville's book of facts : a souvenir inspired by the sixtieth anniversary of an event of the Civil War which occurred at Wrightsville, York County, PA known as "Farthest east reached by the Confederate Army" June 28th 1863-1923 including a classified professional and business directory

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Corporate Author: Historical Committee (Wrightsville, Pa.)

Date of Publication: 1923.

Call Number: 974.841 W947

Responsibility: prepared by the Historical Committee.

Corporate Author: Historical Committee (Wrightsville, Pa.)

Place of Publication: Wrightsville, Pa

Publisher: The Committee,

Date of Publication: 1923.

Physical Description: 96 p. ; 20 cm.

Subjects: Wright, John, - 1667-1749.; Confederate States of America. - Army.; Wrightsville (York County, Pa.) - Centennial celebrations, etc.; Wrightsville (York County, Pa.) - History.; Wrightsville (York County, Pa.) - History - Civil War, 1861-1865.; Wrightsville (York County, Pa.) - Directories.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 974.841 W947

Historic roadsides in New Jersey; a condensed description of the principal colonial and revolutionary landmarks in New Jersey, arranged for the convenience of students and motorists. The society of colonial wars in the state of New Jersey

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Corporate Author: General Society of Colonial Wars (U.S.). New Jersey.

Date of Publication: [1928]

Call Number: 974.9 N531

Corporate Author: General Society of Colonial Wars (U.S.). New Jersey.

Place of Publication: Plainfield, N.J

Publisher: W. L. Glenney

Date of Publication: [1928]

Physical Description: 1 p. l., 115 p. front., illus., fold. map. 23 cm.

Notes: Map mounted on lining-paper.; Bibliography: p. 111.

Subjects: Historic buildings - New Jersey.; New Jersey - Description and travel.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 974.9 N531

Economy of old and Ambridge of today : historical outlines, embracing the settlement and life of Economy of old, together with the vast development in recent years of Ambridge and surroundings on this historic spot

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Author: Wagner, Elise Mercur.

Date of Publication: 1924.

Call Number: 974.892 A495

Responsibility: compiled by Elise Mercur Wagner.

Author: Wagner, Elise Mercur.

Place of Publication: [Ambridge, Pa.]

Publisher: [s.n.],

Date of Publication: 1924.

Physical Description: 95 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Notes: "Centennial Souvenir Program, June 6,7,8, 1924."; Economy was the name of a settlement in western Pennsylvania of the Harmony Society in early 19th century . It was a religious communal society. The area later became the town of Ambridge.

Subjects: Economy (Pa.) - Centennial celebrations, etc.; Ambridge (Pa.) - History.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 974.892 A495

Lancaster County in the Revolution, parade route

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Date of Publication: 1926.

Call Number: 974.815 LACI 502

Responsibility: P.H. Cunningham.

Place of Publication: [s.l.]

Publisher: [s.n.] ,

Date of Publication: 1926.

Physical Description: 1 map ; 57 x 108 cm.

Notes: Parade commemorates sesqui-centennial of the American Revolution. Includes names and locations of parade participants along East King St. Major William C. Rehm, Chief Marshall.

Subjects: Parades - Pennsylvania - Lancaster; Lancaster (Pa.) - Maps.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Centennial celebrations, etc.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Map

Call Number: 974.815 LACI 502

Penn Dairies, Inc. to the Lancaster Trust Company, Trustee, covering the issues of $1,000,000

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Corporate Author: Penn Dairies, Inc.

Date of Publication: 1929.

Call Number: 332.63244 P412

Responsibility: by Penn Dairies, Inc.

Corporate Author: Penn Dairies, Inc.

Place of Publication: [Lancaster, Pa

Date of Publication: 1929.

Physical Description: 111 p. ; 26 cm.

Notes: Title from cover.

Subjects: The Lancaster Trust Company (Lancaster, Pa.) - Finance.; Mortgages - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.; Dairying - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.

Additional Corporate Author: The Lancaster Trust Company (Lancaster Pa.)

Location: Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County

Call Number: 332.63244 P412

Indenture, Conestoga Terminal Company and Girard Trust Company, June 1, 1924... Guaranty agreement beween Edison Electric Company, Conestoga Traction Company, Girard Trust Company and the holders of the above bonds

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Corporate Author: Girard Trust Company.

Date of Publication: 1925.

Call Number: 332.63244 G519

Responsibility: by Girard Trust Company.

Corporate Author: Girard Trust Company.

Place of Publication: Philadelphia

Publisher: Allen, Lane & Scott ,

Date of Publication: 1925.

Physical Description: 60 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Girard Trust Co. - Finance.; Mortgages - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.; Electricity - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.; Street-railroads - Pennsylvania - Delaware.

Additional Corporate Author: Conestoga Terminal Company (Lancaster, Pa.); Edison Electric Company (Philadelphia, Pa.); Conestoga Traction Company (Lancaster, Pa.)

Location: Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County

Call Number: 332.63244 G519

Report of committees on commemoration of Lancaster County's part in American independence : Sesqui-centennial observance

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Date of Publication: 1926

Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.30

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1926

Physical Description: 84-97 p. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 30, no. 7

Subjects: Lancaster County (Pa.) - Centennial celebrations, etc.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Journal

Call Number: 974.9 L245 v.30

The Holy Bible : containing the Old and New Testaments, translated out of the original tongues, with a complete concordance ... 100,000 marginal references and readings. Apocrypha and Psalms in metre. Dr. William Smith's Standard Bible dictionary ... A comprehensive and critical description of the tabernacle and its sacred furniture ; together with an account of the priesthood and the worship and sacrifices of the Israelites. Compiled expressly for this edition of the Holy Bible, chiefly from the writings of Dr. William Smith, Dean Milman, Rev. John Kitto ... [et al.] ... A history of all the religious denominations of the world, and many other important and useful aids to the study of the Holy Scriptures ... with over 2500 ... illustrations, on steel, wood, and in colors

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Date of Publication: 1870.

Call Number: 220 F534 1870

Place of Publication: Millersville, PA

Publisher: B.R. Witmer,

Date of Publication: 1870.

Physical Description: [1690] pages : color frontispiece, illustrations (inc. portraits) plates (some color), map ; 32 x 24 cm

Notes: Pagination : 2p. l., 9-11, [1], v-viii, [2], 14, 18, 32, 128, 16, 178, 10, 12, 9-740, 104, [24], 33-48, viii, 643-1029. [4], 12, 44, 36 p.; Album for "Family portraits" (2 leaves at end).; New Testament has special t.p. :[Contrasted editions]. Both versions of the New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, translated out of the original Greek ; being the version set forth A.D. 1611. Compared with the most ancient authorities and revised A.D. 1881. The old (King James)--version and the revised version arranged in parallel columns for convenience in reference and comparison ...; Genealogy of John R. Fisher and Alice Herr on four pages following the Apocrypha.; Viewing bibles contingent of staff availability, an appointment may be required.; Full morocco binding with elababote gold tooling on both covers, Holy Bible in circular recess; part of tooling at base of spine missing; edge gilding.

Subjects: Fisher family - Genealogy.; Concordances.; Dictionaries.

Additional Author: Fisher, John B.; Herr, Alice

Additional Title: Bible.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Bible

Call Number: 220 F534 1870

Barnes' directory of Lancaster County : embracing a full list of all the adult males and heads of families with their occupation, residence, and P.O. address, and a classified business directory : also, an appendix, containing a descriptive list of the courts, banking houses, public buildings, churches, educational and benevolent institutions, secret and other societies, &c., &c., 1875-76

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Date of Publication: 1875.

Call Number: 917.4815 D598 1875-76 reprint

Alternate Title: Directory of Lancaster County

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Jno. H. Barnes,

Date of Publication: 1875.

Physical Description: 508 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Notes: Advertisements throughout text.; Includes index.; Reprint.

Subjects: Business enterprises - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Directories - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Directories.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Commerce - Directories.

Additional Corporate Author: Jno. H. Barnes (Firm)

Location: Lancaster History Library - Reference

Call Number: 917.4815 D598 1875-76 reprint

A brief description of Indian life and Indian trade of the Susquehannock Indians. The tribe which inhabited what is now Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. A compilation of pen pictures by the earliest Europeans with whom they came in contact. Also giving a study of the exact location and period of occupation of their villages and fort stes based on the articles found in Indian graves here

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Author: Landis, David H.,

Date of Publication: c1929]

Call Number: 974.8011 L257b

Responsibility: By D. H. Landis ...

Author: Landis, David H.,

Place of Publication: [Lancaster, Pa

Date of Publication: c1929]

Physical Description: 1 p. Î²., [7]-48 p. front. (port.) illus. 23 cm.

Notes: Owing to an imperfect impression, p. 48 is numbered 4 in this copy.; "Only 150 copies will be printed and type destroyed."; "Reprinted from the Lancaster new era and also Intelligencer journal, June 22, l929."

Subjects: Susquehanna Indians.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Book

Call Number: 974.8011 L257b

Report of the committee to place and unveil a marker designating and commemorating the Indian town of Conestoga, in Manor Township, Lancaster County, Penna

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Date of Publication: 1924

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE TO PLACE AND UNVEIL A MARKER DESIGNATING AND COMMEMORATING THE INDIAN TOWN OF CONESTOGA, IN MANOR TOWNSHIP, LANCASTER COUNTY, PENNA. To the President and Members of the Lancaster County Historical Society: Your committee appointed to place, and with appropriate exercises un

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Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1924

Physical Description: 129-149 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 28, no. 9

Subjects: Penn, William, - 1644-1718.; Indian Town (Conestoga, Pa.); Historical markers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Indians of North America - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Conestoga Indians.; Paxton Boys.; Conestoga Massacre, Pa., 1763.; Conestoga (Pa. : Township) - History.

Additional Author: Magee, Daniel F.; Landis, David H.,; Beck, Herbert Huebener,

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 28, number 9 (1924), p. 129-152Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.28

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A brief history of the city of Lancaster; Containing an introduction to the settlement of the county; reminiscences of the past and present of the city; the poor house and hospital; the court house; the county jail; the water works; the railroad; the Franklin and Marshall College; the manufactories; the gas works and agricultural park; with many of the old "land marks," &c

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Author: Kilburn, Francis,

Date of Publication: 1870.

Call Number: 974.815 L244p 1870

Author: Kilburn, Francis,

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Pearsol and Geist, printers,

Date of Publication: 1870.

Physical Description: 40 [2] p. ; 27 cm.

Notes: Cover title.; Includes local business cards and advertisements.; Not in Wilkinson.

Subjects: Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.; Lancaster (Pa.) - History.; Lancaster (Pa.) - Commerce.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Rare Books

Call Number: 974.815 L244p 1870

Charter and by-laws of the Washington Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company, No. 4, of the city of Lancaster instituted March 4, A. D 1820, incorporated Sept. 23 A. D. 1852

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Corporate Author: Washington Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 4 (Lancaster, Pa.)

Date of Publication: 1870.

Call Number: 353.3 W517

Corporate Author: Washington Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 4 (Lancaster, Pa.)

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Examiner & Herald Print.,

Date of Publication: 1870.

Physical Description: 31 p. ; 11 cm.

Notes: Blank election of member form precedes title page.; List of honorary members, active members and contributing members.

Subjects: Washington Steam Fire Engine Co. No. 4 (Lancaster, Pa.); Fire departments - Pennsylvania - Lancaster - By-laws.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Rare Books

Call Number: 353.3 W517

A history of the New Holland charge of the Reformed Church in Lancaster county, Pa

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Author: Gerhard, Darius William,

Date of Publication: 1877.

Call Number: 285.8 N548gn; 285.8 N558gn

Responsibility: by Rev. D. W. Gerhard-

Author: Gerhard, Darius William,

Place of Publication: New Holland

Publisher: Ranck & Sandoe,

Date of Publication: 1877.

Physical Description: 140 p. ; 14 cm.

Notes: Xerox of pp. 1-70.

Subjects: Reformed Church in the United States.; Zeltenreich Reformed (Earl Township); Salem Reformed (Upper Leacock Township); Voganville Union Church (Earl Township); Reformed Church in Pennsylvania - Lancaster County

Location: Lancaster History Library - Rare Books; Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County

Call Number: 285.8 N548gn; 285.8 N558gn

The early architecture of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania : being an account of the origin and development of architectural forms in Lancaster County during the eighteenth century

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Author: Kocher, Alfred L.

Date of Publication: 1920

factors that did much to effect the architecture of Lancaster County. The first is the location at a considerable distance from the cities along the Atlantic seaboard, which were the main centers of building activity, and the second arises from the various nationalities of those who dwelt in this region

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Responsibility: by Alfred L. Kocher, A.I.A.

Author: Kocher, Alfred L.

Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Lancaster County Historical Society,

Date of Publication: 1920

Physical Description: 91-106 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 24, no. 5

Subjects: Architecture.; Greek revival (Architecture); Architecture, Domestic - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Architecture, Colonial - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs.

Contained In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 24, number 5 (1920), p. 91-106Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.24

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A Brief history of the city of Lancaster : containing an introduction to the settlement of the county, reminiscences of the past and present of the city, the poor house and hospital, the court house, the county jail, the water works, the railroad, the Franklin and Marshall College, the manufactories, the gas works and agricultural park, with many of the old land marks, &c. ; also, the business cards of the principal merchants and manufacturers

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Date of Publication: 1870.

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Place of Publication: Lancaster, Pa

Publisher: Published by Francis Kilburn ; Pearsol & Geist, printers,

Date of Publication: 1870.

Physical Description: 40 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Notes: Bound with The Bible in Iron (1914) and Old Home Week Manheim, Pa. (1912) -- this copy is missing as of 4/11/2024. Please access using the electronic copy.

Subjects: Lancaster County (Pa.) - History.; Lancaster (Pa.) - History.

Additional Author: Kilburn, Francis.

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Map of the public roads in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania : constructed from actual surveys made under direction of the State Highway Department by authority of an Act of Assembly approved May 1, 1905

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Corporate Author: A. Hoen and Company.

Date of Publication: [1923?]

Call Number: 974.815 LACO 517 Oversize

Corporate Author: A. Hoen and Company.

Place of Publication: Baltimore, Md

Publisher: H. Hoen & Co. Lith.,

Date of Publication: [1923?]

Physical Description: 1 map : col. ; 99 x 105 cm.

Notes: "April 1, 1923."; Includes table of township road mileages and distance table.

Subjects: Post office buildings - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County - Maps.; Roads - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County - Maps.; Lancaster County (Pa.) - Maps.

Additional Corporate Author: Pennsylvania. Highway Dept.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Map

Call Number: 974.815 LACO 517 Oversize

Buyer's Guide 1921-1922 Lancaster Directory- Consult it before buying: All the leading houses in every line. The following pages contain the names of the most enterprising and live-wire merchants in this territory. PATRONIZE THEM

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Date of Publication: 1921-

Call Number: 917.4815 D598 1921

Alternate Title: Rhode's Lancaster County, Penna. directory ...

Place of Publication: Kutztown, Pa

Publisher: William S. Rhode,

Date of Publication: 1921-

Physical Description: volumes ; 24 cm

Notes: Library has: 1921.

Subjects: Lancaster County (Pa.) - Directories.; Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.; Directories.

Location: Lancaster History Library - Reference

Call Number: 917.4815 D598 1921

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Wrightsville's book of facts : a souvenir inspired by the sixtieth anniversary of an event of the Civil War which occurred at Wrightsville, York County, PA known as "Farthest east reached by the Confederate Army" June 28th 1863-1923 including a classified professional and business directory

Historic roadsides in New Jersey; a condensed description of the principal colonial and revolutionary landmarks in New Jersey, arranged for the convenience of students and motorists. The society of colonial wars in the state of New Jersey

Economy of old and Ambridge of today : historical outlines, embracing the settlement and life of Economy of old, together with the vast development in recent years of Ambridge and surroundings on this historic spot

Lancaster County in the Revolution, parade route

Penn Dairies, Inc. to the Lancaster Trust Company, Trustee, covering the issues of $1,000,000

Indenture, Conestoga Terminal Company and Girard Trust Company, June 1, 1924... Guaranty agreement beween Edison Electric Company, Conestoga Traction Company, Girard Trust Company and the holders of the above bonds

Report of committees on commemoration of Lancaster County's part in American independence : Sesqui-centennial observance

Report of the committee to place and unveil a marker designating and commemorating the Indian town of Conestoga, in Manor Township, Lancaster County, Penna

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Charter and by-laws of the Washington Steam Fire Engine and Hose Company, No. 4, of the city of Lancaster instituted March 4, A. D 1820, incorporated Sept. 23 A. D. 1852

A history of the New Holland charge of the Reformed Church in Lancaster county, Pa

The early architecture of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania : being an account of the origin and development of architectural forms in Lancaster County during the eighteenth century

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Map of the public roads in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania : constructed from actual surveys made under direction of the State Highway Department by authority of an Act of Assembly approved May 1, 1905

Buyer's Guide 1921-1922 Lancaster Directory- Consult it before buying: All the leading houses in every line. The following pages contain the names of the most enterprising and live-wire merchants in this territory. PATRONIZE THEM

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