American Legion Section Riverview Burial Park, Lancaster's Original Garden of Memories (Established 1908). This beautiful memorial section, officially dedicated by Post No. 34, is but one of the many outstadning feattures of Riverview, including the Sun Dial Garden, Star Garden, Sunken Garden and Babyland. Age-old trees of unusual beauty and shrubbery and flowers in aboundance have created an exquisite spot dedicated to sacred memories. Delightfule music heard throughout the Cemetery adds to the inspiration.
Provenance
Transferred from Document Collection, Box 19, Folder 5, Item 1
Henry Leman Residence, 427 N. Duke St., Lancaster, Pa. Residence of Henry Leman, who was a rifle manufacturer, stood at 427 North Duke Street in Lancaster, Pa. The small building dupola is still missing. From Bridgen's 1875 Atlas of Lancaster County.
The Garden Homes of Church Street, Lancaster City Historic District. These Colonial period homes are tucked away from the every day hustle and bustle of city life. Each house has a peaceful city garden in front, providing shade, comfort and seclusion.
Gundaker Stable - Old Town, Lancaster City Historic District, Vine and Rockland Streets. This magnificent limestone house built in 1790, nearly fell vicim of the "wrecker's ball" during the 1970's revitalization of the Old Town area. No one was aware of what lay beneath the deteriorated wood siding until a curious workman removed several boards and revealed this treasure!
Small folder of postcard images. Side for address reads: Souvenir Folder of Lancaster, Pa. Images include: Hamilton Watch Co., City Hall and West King Street, Market Day on East King Street, East King Street from Center Square by night, Indian Rock, Williamson Park, General Hospital, Pennsylvania RR Bridge over Conestoga Creek, Lancaster Country Club, North Duke Street, Hotel Brunswick, Bridge in Long Park, Academy Building Franklin and Marshall College, The Woolworth Building, West End Avenue, Boat Landing Rocky Springs Park, North Queen Street from Center Square by Night, Silk Mill (Largest in the World), Marietta Avenue from President Avenue.
Souvenir Letter from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Contains the following images: Wheatland, the Home of President Buchanan; Stevens High School; Williamson Park on the Conestoga; the Conestoga from Indian Rock; Franklin and Marshall College; Penn Square; Court House; Post Office.
Yours of the 8th inst. enclosing less ($10.00) is received. Paid into the Lodge and credit given you for the Same on the Books giving you a credit balance of less 13/100 dolls ($10.13) this date clear of all charges.
