Wheatland, home of James Buchanan, Lancaster, Pa. Display at National Wax Museum. Wheatland is the home of James Buchanan, 15th President of the United States and the only president to be born in Pennsylvania. Buchan was a bachelor and his niece, Miss Harriet Lane was White House hostess during his presidency. Here, Buchanan and Harriet Lane receive news of his election to the presidency from the front porch of "Wheatland" in June, 1856. The home is open to visitors.
Amish man and family in closed buggy coming through one of the Old Covered Bridges still existing in this section. The Amish are a religious sect of People who have retained most of their forefathers customs and make their living almost solely by farming with the use or aid of modern conveniences. They are widely settled in Eastern Penna.
Soudersburg Bridge. View of Soudersburg Covered Bridge located 1/4 mile off U. S. Route 30 on Ronks Road. 8 miles East of Lancaster, Pa. View also shows Amish Family and Horse and Buggy, a common sight along the roads in this section of the county.
