The Watt & Shand Collection contains materials related to the Watt & Shand Department Store in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Series 1 includes employee handbooks, job description, beauty salon price list, bridal registry information, a history of the store, a Christmas catalog, a Historic Preservation Trust calendar, and children's books.
Series 2 is a record of the property at the downtown location and at Park City Mall beginning in 1880 with deeds, legal agreements, a building inspector's permit, and insurance policies.
Admin/Biographical History
On 22 February 1878, Peter Watt, James Shand and Gilbert Thompson advertised the opening of a new store, The New York Store, featuring new lines of foreign and domestic dry goods as well as fancy goods and notions. The New York Store opened on 9 March 1878 and was an immediate success focusing on customer service. The owners had an unwritten policy stating that they remained open until the last customer left. During that first year, partner Gilbert Thompson died. Watt and Shand purchased a building located at 8-10 East King Street and changed their name from The New York Store to Watt, Shand and Company. Then during 1885, the store name was shortened to Watt & Shand even though the business was expanding to acquire 6 East King Street. The Ladies' Ready-To-Wear Department was added in 1889 which included coats, suits, dresses, and underwear. The owners proceeded to expand the business over several decades and procured Appel & Weber jewelry store and Hager's Department Store during the 1950s and 1960s. The branch store opened in 1970 at Park City Mall. The Bon-Ton Stores purchased Watt & Shand in 1992 and the store officially closed in March of 1995
Preferred citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Folder 2 contains restricted items. With the exception of Folder 2, the items in this collection may be used by researchers--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit or request at Reference Desk.
Copyright
Collection items may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org. Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-237
Classification
MG0237
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Scrapbook cataloged by CB, 2008. Series 2, Folder 1-48 cataloged by ML, Summer 2014. Added to database 13 January 2022.
The Watt & Shand Department Store scrapbook was cataloged and preserved with funding from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. ME60112.
Grace Lutheran Church, Lancaster, PA. C. Emlen Urban, Lancaster, PA. 22 February 1906. Color photocopies of elevations on linen. Gift of Grace Lutheran Church, 14 March 2011.
North Queen Street Elevation, Section through Tower, James Street Elevation. Scale: 1/8"=One Foot.
North Side Elevation, East End Elevation, Plan of Belfry. Scale: 1/8"=One Foot.
Design of Grace Lutheran Church, Queen and James Street, Lancaster. John Evans & Son, Arcts., Lancaster, PA. December 1888. Blueprint. (fragile) Transferred from the Object Collection, 12 May 2011.
Elevation of Queen Street Front and James Street Front. Scale: 1"=Eight Feet.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Rock Ford for the Rock Ford Foundation. Lancaster, PA. Gerald R. Watland Consulting Architect. 329 East 56th St. New York, NY. Henry Y. Shaub Supervising Architect. Lancaster, PA. Harold D. Warfel. Associate. File No. 5810.
Foundation Draining & Waterproofing. Foundation Drainage. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Waterproofing. Scale: 3/8''=One Foot. Drawing No. 3. 8 October 1958.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 13 October 2023.
Blueprints for the Township Offices for East Lampeter Township
Description
Township Offices for East Lampeter Twp. Old Philadelphia Pike Lancaster Co., PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 20 1/2 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA. Project Number 6101.
Plot Plan. Scale: 1''=40'. Tax Window & Cab Details. Scale: 3''=One Foot. Door Schedule. Finish Schedule. Drawn by R.J.F. Checked by H.P.W. Drawing A-1. 21 July 1961.
First Floor Plan, Foundation Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Sect. at Corr. Wall. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Lintel Schedule. Drawn by R.J.F. Checked by H.P.W. Drawing A-2. 21 July 1961.
North Elevation, South Elevation, East Elevation, West Elevation, Section "A-A" Thru Lobby, Section "B-B". Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Drawn by R.J.F. Checked by H.P.W. Drawing A-3. 21 July 1961.
Window Details, Corner Post, Wind Mullion, Sidelight Sill & Floor, Door Sill, Transom Bar, Wind. Det. East Wall, Roof Det.-Lobby, Roof Det.-East Wall, Corr. Wall at Meeting Rm., Exterior Beam. Scale: 3''=One Foot. Drawn by R.J.F. Checked by H.P.W. Drawing A-4. 21 July 1961.
Foundation Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Plot Plan. Scale: 1''=40'. Electric Service Notes. Gatter and Diehl. Consulting Engineers. Harrisburg, PA. Drawing Number E-1. 21 July 1961.
Foundation Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Plot Plan. Scale: 1''=40'.Symbols & Abbreviations for Heating and Plumbing. Gatter and Diehl. Consulting Engineers. Harrisburg, PA. Drawing Number HP-1. 21 July 1961.
First Floor Plan, Section "A-A". Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Detail of Unit Heater, Detail of Finned Pipe Coil, Detail of A.C. Units. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Equipment Schedule. Plumbing Schedule. Gatter and Diehl. Consulting Engineers. Harrisburg, PA. Drawing Number HP-2. 21 July 1961.
First Floor Plan, Section "A-A". Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Electrical Distribution Riser Diagram. Typical Group of Fixtures in Lobby. Do Not Scale. Panel Schedule. Symbols. Gatter and Diehl. Consulting Engineers. Harrisburg, PA. Drawing Number E-2. 21 July 1961.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 14 October 2023.
Display Counter. Scale Varies. Part Plan of Store, Front Elevation, Side Elevation, Back Elevation, Section AA, Section BB. G.C.W. Project No. 5201. Drawing Number 2. March 1952.
Shoe Shelf Unit. Scale Varies. Children's Dep't on Second Floor Plan, Elevation, Section AA, Section BB. G.C.W. Project No. 5219. Drawing No. 1. September 1952.
Alterations. Scale Varies. Det. Thru Display Cabinet & Wall, Recessed Rad. Det., Sect. Thru Transom, Plan Sect. at Drs., East Elevation, South Elevation, West Elevation, North Elevation, New Opg. in Exist. Wall, North Elevation- Existing Men's Sales Room, Part. First Floor Plan. RJF. Project No. 6006. Drawing No. 1. 11 May 1960.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by JP, Summer 2013. Add to database 14 October 2023.
