Historic Witmer Bridge - Built 1799. This, one of the oldest, largest and most picturesque bridges in the country, crosses Conestoga Creek. It was built by Abraham Witmer at his own expense, in 1799-1800 and sold by him to the county; it bears an inscription describing Mr. Witmer as "one of the prominent and public-spirited citizens of the county."
The American News Company, New York, Leipzig, Dresden.
Condition
Good
Object ID
992-007
Additional Notes
"Dear Little Honey, I surely think it is soon time you turn your face towards home. Mamma cannot wait much longer to see her dear little son. Kisses & love, Mamma" and "From Papa" written on front.
"Dear Friend, I thank you for the invitation. I am sorry I can not come. I will leave for Datton Ohio on Wed night. I will be out for some time. I will not forget you girls. YOur Friend, Anna M. Buckwalter, RFD #7"
Witmer's Bridge, Lancaster, Pa. Lady Gay paddleboat going under bridge. Compliments of Hall & Salsburg, Credit Clothiers, 9 & 11 West Orange St., Lancaster, Pa.
"Dear Mother, We are all well now. John C. has been having neuralgia for quite a while, got some teeth pulled and one broke leaving the root. It gives him a good bit of trouble but is much better than it was. Lizzie"
"What did the fellows say about the cards. I have fine work now the best paying work I have had yet and I am tickled to death couldn't come at a better time. Amounts to $12 a week just think of me and that mone gee but it is warm tonight. hoping to hear from you soon. Edna"
Postmarked April 20, 1909, Rossmere and West Chester
"We arrived all right but got in the rain and fond that it rain very hard up here the day before and still raining all well and wish you all the same. From, William H. Young"
