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An Act for making an artificial road from the city of Philadelphia to the borough of Lancaster

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo19235
Date of Publication
1807]
Call Number
388.1 P 544 1807
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Place of Publication
[Philadelphia?
Publisher
s.n.,
Date of Publication
1807]
Physical Description
22 p.
Notes
Note on title page: John Price, [?] 1/2 square from Rail Road
Shaw & Shoemaker,
Subjects
Roads - Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
388.1 P 544 1807
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The beginnings of artificial roads in Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3320
Author
Landis, Charles Israel,
Date of Publication
1919
contribute to characterize the present age to Pos- terity so much as the Improvements that have been made in Public Roads. We need not carry our Enquiries into the State of England more than Half a Century backward, before we shall be able to trace the dull Marches of our Ancestors through Mire and Clay, not
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Responsibility
by Hon. Charles I. Landis.
Author
Landis, Charles Israel,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1919
Physical Description
99-107 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 23, no. 6
Subjects
Roads - Pennsylvania
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 23, number 6 (1919), p. 99-107Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.23
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A system of aeronautics, comprehending its earliest investigations, and modern practice and art. Designed as a history for the common reader, and guide to the student of the art. In three parts. Containing an account of the various attempts in the art of flying by artificial means, from the earliest period down to the discovery of the aeronautic machine by the Montgolfiers, in 1782, and to a later period. With a brief history of the author's fifteen years' experience in aerial voyages. Also, full instructions in the art of making balloons

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7340
Author
Wise, John,
Date of Publication
1850.
Call Number
629.13322 W812
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Responsibility
By John Wise ...
Author
Wise, John,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
J.A. Speel,
Date of Publication
1850.
Physical Description
xvi, [17]-310 p. front. (port.) plates. 23 cm.
Notes
An enlarged edition was issued in 1873 under title "Through the air."
Access Restrictions
Restricted acess;
Subjects
Aeronautics
Balloon ascensions
Balloons.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
629.13322 W812
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Through the air: a narrative of forty years' experience as an aeronaut. Comprising a history of the various attempts in the art of flying by artificial means from the earliest period down to the present time. With an account of the author's most important air-voyages and his many thrilling adventures and hairbreadth escapes. Also, an appendix, in which are given full instructions for the manufacture and management of balloons

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Author
Wise, John,
Date of Publication
1873.
Call Number
629.13322 W812t
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Responsibility
By John Wise. Profusely illustrated.
Author
Wise, John,
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, New York, [etc.]
Publisher
To-day publishing company,
Date of Publication
1873.
Physical Description
650 p. incl. col. front., plates, ports., facsim. 24 cm.
Notes
An enlarged edition of the author's "System of aeronautics", issued in 1850.
John wise was an accomplished 19th century balloonist who lived in Lancaster, PA.
Subjects
Aeronautics
Balloons.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Call Number
629.13322 W812t
Websites
https://archive.org/details/throughairnarrat00wise
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Vase, Flower

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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1956.007.002
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Hand-painted daisies adorn these porcelain cornucopia-shaped vases mounted on Gilt Spelter cast bases featuring four cherub faces amidst vines and leaves. The top of each vase is pierced with gilt paint highlighting the piercings and hand painted gilt vines.
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1880
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Parlor
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Shelf
Fireplace Mantel
Object Name
Vase, Flower
Material
Porcelain, Gilt Spelter
Height (cm)
33.3375
Height (ft)
1.09375
Height (in)
13.125
Dimension Details
Mouth: 7.375' x 3.875'
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-02-23
Object ID
W.1956.007.002
Place of Origin
France
Accession Number
W.1956.007
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Vase, Flower

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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.2000.001.057
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Rococo-influenced porcelain vase with a white reserve of putti centered on a red urn-shaped body surmounts a gilt flattened ring that defines the top of the layered pedestal base.
Two curved handles in a gilt and pink vine motif are attached beneath the top edge of the vase. The body is painted red with gold foliage through flowering vines. A white spray on the face of the body is dominated by a transfer print image that depicts four women in flowing gowns.
Year Range From
1883
Year Range To
1900
Made By
Victoria Factory
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Second Floor Hall
Storage Wall
South Wall
Storage Cabinet
Center Table
Storage Shelf
Table Top
Inscription Position
Bottom
Inscription Technique
Etched
Inscription Text
185
Inscription Type
Inscription
Object Name
Vase, Flower
Material
Porcelain
Height (cm)
16.51
Height (ft)
0.5416666667
Height (in)
6.5
Width (cm)
10.16
Width (ft)
0.3333333333
Width (in)
4
Dimension Details
Width is by handles
Condition
Excellent
Condition Date
2022-07-19
Object ID
W.2000.001.057
Place of Origin
Carlsbad, Austria
Accession Number
W.2000.001
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Vase, Flower

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Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.89.121.1-2a-b
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Two flower vases. Round base tapers into molded ring, then tapers out again to pointed edge. Metal is two-toned, brown and gold, flower and leafy vine top section, vine and foliate pattern base section. Aqua-blue vase, tapered, set into metal holder. Flu
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Search Terms
James Buchanan Presidential Library
Object Name
Vase, Flower
Material
Glass, Metal
Height (in)
11.125
Diameter (in)
3.688
Dimension Details
Diameter given is base diameter.
Object ID
W.89.121.1-2a-b
Notes
Ownership unknown beyond donor. Donor was charter-member of board. Donated late 1970's to early 1980's.
Credit
Mrs. William (Dorothy) Shand
Accession Number
W.89.121
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Vase, Flower

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/9efbfed0-1ee6-49de-abd1-693977837780
Collection
Wheatland
Object ID
W.1956.007.001
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Collection
Wheatland
Description
Hand-painted daisies adorn these porcelain cornucopia-shaped vases mounted on Gilt Spelter cast bases featuring four cherub faces amidst vines and leaves. The top of each vase is pierced with gilt paint highlighting the piercings and hand painted gilt vines.
Year Range From
1860
Year Range To
1880
Storage Location
Wheatland, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Parlor
Storage Wall
West Wall
Storage Shelf
Fireplace Mantel
Subcategory
Household Accessory
Object Name
Vase, Flower
Material
Porcelain, Gilt Spelter
Height (in)
13.125
Dimension Details
Mouth: 7.375' x 3.875'
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2022-02-23
Object ID
W.1956.007.001
Place of Origin
France
Accession Number
W.1956.007
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Lancaster County communities : Slaymakertown to Sun Flower

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Author
Loose, John Ward Willson.
Date of Publication
2007.
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Responsibility
by John Ward Willson Loose.
Author
Loose, John Ward Willson.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
2007.
Physical Description
p. 44 - 52 : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society, v. 109, no. 1 (Spring 2007).
Notes
Continues : Lancaster County ommunities : Abbeville to Bettlehausen (v. 105, no. 3 Fall 2003) ; Lancaster County communities : Byerland to Cordelia Post Office (v. 106, no. 1, Spring/summer 2004) ; Lancaster County communities : Coulter's Corner to Frogtown (v. 106, no. 2, Fall 2004) ; Lancaster County communities : Fruitville to Guthrie's Ford (v. 106, no. 3, Winter 2004) ; Lancaster County communities : Gypsy Hill to Indiantown (v. 106, no. 4, Spring 2005) ; Lancaster County communities : Intercourse to Landis Valley (v. 107, no. 1, Summer 2005) ; Lancaster County communities : Landisville to Marietta Junction (v. 107, no. 2, Fall 2005) ; Lancaster County communities : Mars Hill to New Haven (v. 107, no. 3, Winter 2005) ; Lancaster County communities : New Holland to Oreville (v. 107, no. 4, Winter 2005-2006) ; Lancaster County communities : Oyster Point to Pickadila (v. 108, no. 1, Spring 2006) ; Lancaster County communities : Pigeontown to Rohrerstown (v. 108, no. 2, Summer 2006) ; Lancaster County communities : Rome to Slate Hill (v. 108, no. 4 Winter 2006-2007).
Subjects
Names, Geographical - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Cities and towns - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 109, number 1 (2007), p. 44-52Lancaster History Library - Journal974.815 L224 v. 109
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Indictment

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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
Object ID
APR 1882 F049
Date Range
1882/04
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Collection
Indictments
Title
Indictments
System of Arrangement
Organized by Court of Quarter Sessions term.
Arranged by case number within each term.
Date Range
1882/04
Year
1882
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Carney, Reuben
Subcategory
Need to Classify
Search Terms
Charge: assault with intent to ravish
Indictments
Object Name
Indictment
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Parent Object ID
INDICTMENTS
Object ID
APR 1882 F049
Additional Notes
Assault with Intent to ravish
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Case Number
48.000
Classification
RG 02-00 0933
Description Level
Item
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