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Building.
Coleman Black and Co., Contractor
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Classification
RG 01-00 0202
DEC 1841 F047 ML
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
Mechanics' lien filed against Church of the United Brethren in Christ
Admin/Biographical History
Liens filed by contractors showing names of parties including owner of property; description of property including location; nature of claim; description of materials and work done on property.
Stevens Trade School, Lancaster. "The Thaddeus Stevens Industrial School is located near the edge of town, just south of East King Street. This institution for needy and orphaned boys was erected by the state in 1909 on the estate of Thaddeus Stevens, willed for such a purpose."
Message: "Hi Mom, Here's a picture of where I go to school, (main building) Got my car in shop this week replacing the water-pump, should see this week-end if I get it finished by then. Love, Dick"
Henry Leman Residence, 427 N. Duke St., Lancaster, Pa. Residence of Henry Leman, who was a rifle manufacturer, stood at 427 North Duke Street in Lancaster, Pa. The small building dupola is still missing. From Bridgen's 1875 Atlas of Lancaster County.
The Garden Homes of Church Street, Lancaster City Historic District. These Colonial period homes are tucked away from the every day hustle and bustle of city life. Each house has a peaceful city garden in front, providing shade, comfort and seclusion.
Gundaker Stable - Old Town, Lancaster City Historic District, Vine and Rockland Streets. This magnificent limestone house built in 1790, nearly fell vicim of the "wrecker's ball" during the 1970's revitalization of the Old Town area. No one was aware of what lay beneath the deteriorated wood siding until a curious workman removed several boards and revealed this treasure!
Small folder of postcard images. Side for address reads: Souvenir Folder of Lancaster, Pa. Images include: Hamilton Watch Co., City Hall and West King Street, Market Day on East King Street, East King Street from Center Square by night, Indian Rock, Williamson Park, General Hospital, Pennsylvania RR Bridge over Conestoga Creek, Lancaster Country Club, North Duke Street, Hotel Brunswick, Bridge in Long Park, Academy Building Franklin and Marshall College, The Woolworth Building, West End Avenue, Boat Landing Rocky Springs Park, North Queen Street from Center Square by Night, Silk Mill (Largest in the World), Marietta Avenue from President Avenue.
Souvenir Letter from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Contains the following images: Wheatland, the Home of President Buchanan; Stevens High School; Williamson Park on the Conestoga; the Conestoga from Indian Rock; Franklin and Marshall College; Penn Square; Court House; Post Office.
