The Amish Farm and House. U. S. Rt. 30, 6 miles east of Lancaster, Penna. Visit this authoritative replica of an "Old Order Amish" Farm. Hostess lectures respectfully explain the plain people's beliefs, customs and history. Complete farm operation with crops, animals, water wheels, buggies, etc.
The Amish Farm and House. U. S. Rt. 30, 6 miles east of Lancaster, Penna. Authentic replica of the "Front" room of an "Old Order" Amish house, showing plain, simple furniture as ready for Church. This room is kept closed, except for Church, weddings and funerals.
Postcard. "Games of the XXIIIrd Olympiad Los Angeles 1984" with picture of The Forum, Los Angeles, California, site of the 1984 Olympic Basketball Competition. Message to Roberta Spiese, Lancaster, from Barney Ewell. Postcard manufactured by Drawing Board Greeting Cards, Inc., Dallas, Texas.
Admin/Biographical History
Henry Norwood "Barney" Ewell (1918-1996) was born in Harrisburg and lived in Lancaster for most of his life. He won the U.S. junior sprint title in high school and made a name for himself with many other athletic achievements. As a college athlete at Penn State University, Ewell won NCAA titles in 100-meter and 200-meter sprints in 1940 and 1941. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during World War II and returned home to win more national titles in the long jump and earned his B.S. at Penn State.
Ewell, at age 30, finally had his chance to compete with the best athletes in the world at the 1948 Olympic Games which were held in London. He earned a place on the U.S. track team and won a gold medal in the 400-meter relay. He also received silver medals in the 100-meter dash and 200-meter dash.
After the Olympics, Ewell returned to Lancaster. He and his wife, Duella, raised their family on Rockland Street in Lancaster City and later moved to Green Street. The Lancaster City directories list him as an employee of several businesses throughout his lifetime, including Coatesville Steel.
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Accession Number
2017.MG0305
Other Numbers
MG-305
Other Number
MG-305, Folder 5
Classification
MG0305
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 2 December 2021.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 202010016624, 2020-2023.
East High Street, Manheim, Pennsylvania. Here can be seen the restored Fasig house so typical of the old homes of the 1775 period of Manheim. Next to it is the early Manheim Public Building and home of the Hope Hose Fire Company built in 1904. It is now the home of the Manheim Ambulance Association.
