Lancaster, Pennsylvania "America's Oldest Inland City" 1730. Penn Square - Civil War Monument was erected in 1874. Original City Hall built in 1795, was restored in 1924 by M. T. Garvin. Central Market House was built iin 1889. Griest building is of 1923 vintage.
Lancaster County Court House, Lancaster, Pa. East King Street - business district of "America's oldest Inland City" shows Lancaster County Court House built in 1852-55, Garvin's Department Store and famous Penn Square.
Amish market stand, possibly at Central Market, Lancaster. Farmer's Markets are found throughout the Amish area. This young Amish girl is "Tending Market" where produce from the farm is offered to the public at reasonable prices.
Pennsylvania Dutch Country. One of many Amish farmer's market stands in the Lancaster markets. Amish children sell many items of local produce throughout the growing season.
Central Market, Lancaster, Pa. The central market has been operating at the same location for over 230 years. The present building was built in 1889. Stands are leased from the city on a yearly basis - many stands remain in the same family for generations. Fresh vegetables, meats, produce and fruits are specialized.
The Pequea Silver Mines about eight miles south of Lancaster on Route 324 were once operated on and off for a period of more than 200 years. Once worked by four tribes of Indians, today the mines may be explored in safety and comfort. The newest attraction to the Silver Mines is Country Music, performed outdoors by well known recording artists and fine local talent. The Pequea Silver Mines invites you to the kick-ff of the 1980 Summer Concert Season May 25 thru Sept. 28.
