Lancaster has its share of Victorian houses, many of which are bult of bricks. This one with its Romanesque fenestration suggests an attractive plan with well lighted rooms. The bay window is also a typical feature of such houses. This is Snyder's Funeral Home. 141 East Orange Street, Lancaster.
A row of 19th century brick houses on West Lemon Street in Lancaster. The ones in the foreground were painted red for a long time, but have recently been sandblasted to expose the original red bricks.
Iron andirons with a cube and flame finial. Relatively rare. Information on the back of the photograph: "Fireplace - 2nd floor front, c. 1715, Letitia Street House. This is the only original mantel remaining in this house." Courtesy Philadelphia Museum of Art
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