The book is written about an old street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, on which many historic and interesting events took place - from before the Revolutionary War up to the present time. This series of sketches recounts stories of national interest as well as local tradition. [from the foreward]
"The American people have come to expect that certain public buildings-like state capitols, county courthouses, and historic landmarks-will have brief historical sketches to enrich visits to them. This book will help individuals develop such guides. Readers will also gain an awareness of the significance of public places in the life of a community." [from Amazon.com]
Chapters: The various religions evolving during the Reformation period in Germany // The discovery of America and the immigration of Germans and their religions. // The formation of the original states and their boundaries // The emigration to the Mississippi River by the descendants. // The canals and railroads of the time // Some experiences of the residents of the time. // The emigration on west. // The movement of the indians to reservations. // The western trails. // The "Hex" signs. // Building of the highway system. // Tales of later emigrants and experiences of several families. // An account of the trip over the Oregon Trail by an emigrant. // Story of " Brush Hill College .'' // The story of the railroads in the north and the coast to coast lines.
