Rothsville High School class of 1912. Identified left to right are: Esther Clara Martin Musser, Ray Grube, Mr. Wenkleblech, Elsie May Martin Leeking, Howard Kieter, Anna Reitz Adams.
Aerial view of the northern part of Lancaster city showing the railroad station on McGovern Avenue. Area outlined in red is the Station Square project by Robert Vanderslice.
Garvin's Department Store and James Lenox's produce stand
Description
Garvin's Department Store with James Lenox's produce stand to the right in front of the steps to the Lancaster County Courthouse, East King Street, Lancaster.
Stevens High School, class of 1912. Young women posing on the steps of the school. Mary Etter, sister of John Christian Etter, graduated in this class.
Provenance
This collection of photographs is from the estate of Esther Etter Rebman, and is mostly of the Etter, Falk and Kriegelstein families. Some of the photographs may have belonged to her aunt, Mary Etter (b. 1897, d. 1960).
Group of men from the Fin and Feather Club gathered with drinks and a dog in front of a brick wall in a wooded area. Date and location not specified. The name John Musser and Lancaster are stamped on the back. The address 40 Green Street is written on the back.
Theodore Roosevelt speaking from the balcony of the Caldwell House
Description
Theodore Roosevelt speaking from the same place where Lincoln made an address in 1861. Peter B. Fordney, who was Lincoln's bodyguard to and from the train and who was six feet eight one one half inches, served in same capacity for Roosevelt, and is seen standing to left of Roosevelt. Lincoln Memorial Tablet is to right of balcony above flag. Roosevelt was brought to Lancaster under the management of W. Frank Gorrecht.
Classroom with a large number of boys seated at desks and two men (probably teachers) standing. Paul Ryder is the boy seated farthest to the left. Photo taken in 1910 according to note on back. This is probably Lancaster High School since Paul graduated from there the following year.