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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/8487fffa-400d-4f98-88c1-295137801523
Collection
Iron Industry Collection
Title
Iron Industry Collection
Object ID
MG0155
Date Range
1787-1925
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Collection
Iron Industry Collection
Title
Iron Industry Collection
Description
This small Iron Industry Collection contains orders for pig iron and bar iron, a schematic plan, and historical information about the iron industry in Lancaster County. Mount Hope Furnace, Hopeland Forge, Martick Works, and Hershey Machine & Foundry are among the businesses represented.
Date Range
1787-1925
Year Range From
1787
Year Range To
1925
Date of Accumulation
1787-1925
Creator
LancasterHistory (Organization)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Alexander, James
Clare, Israel Smith
Coleman, Robert
Coleman, William
Eckert, Valentine
Kendall, George
Sarks, Benjamin
Schock, Mary H. Haldeman
Sheldon, W. Richard
Steinman, John Frederick
Stiegel, Henry William
Subjects
Iron foundries
Iron industry and trade
Iron-works
Search Terms
Finding aids
Forges
Furnaces
Hershey Machine and Foundry Company
Hopeland Forge
Iron foundries
Iron industry
Iron works
Manuscript groups
Martic Forge, Martic Twp.
Mount Hope Furnace
Extent
1 box, 1 folder, .1 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0155
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Photograph of No. 1 furnace [Chickies] built 1845, rebuilt 1887. (2-27-04-13)
Photograph No. 2 furnace [Chickies] built 1854, rebuilt 1889. (2-27-04-12)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Iron Industry Collection (MG0155), Folder #, Insert #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-155
Other Number
MG-155
Classification
MG0155
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared by DT, 1998-1999. Added to database 9 September 2021.
The photographs in Folder 1 were transferred to the Photograph Collection on 27 October 2017.
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/abe66b0c-0b9f-41f9-8163-517324312780
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Image of Penn Iron Company's mill in Lancaster
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F073_It04
Date Range
No date
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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Image of Penn Iron Company's mill in Lancaster
Description
Reproduction of an engraving of Penn Iron Company's mill at North Ann Street along the Pennsylvania Railroad, Lancaster. Engraving by Moss Engraving Company, New York.
Date Range
No date
Creation Date
No date
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0004
Subjects
Iron industry and trade
Iron-works
Search Terms
Iron industry
Iron works
Lancaster
Moss Engraving Company
North Ann Street
Penn Iron Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Extent
1 item, 1 page scanned
Object Name
Picture
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F073_It04
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 73, Item 4
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 19 February 2024.
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/0d63f47c-eaac-44b6-a3ae-304367493418
Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Image of A. H. Peacock
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F075_It09
Date Range
No date
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Collection
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 Documents, Images, Ephemera
Title
Image of A. H. Peacock
Description
Image of Alexander H. Peacock, iron manufacturer.
Date Range
No date
Creation Date
No date
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
Storage Container
Series 02, Box 0004
People
Peacock, Alexander H.
Subjects
Portraits
Search Terms
Businessmen
Iron industry
Iron manufacturers
Penn Iron Company
Portraits
Extent
1 item, 1 page scanned
Object Name
Picture
Language
English
Object ID
MG0184_S02_F075_It09
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
George Steinman Papers, Series 1 (MG0184_S01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/786b3ffc-7908-40de-9362-817467455650
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), George Steinman Papers (MG0184), Series 2, Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-184, Series 2
Other Number
MG-184, Series 2, Folder 75, Item 9
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 20 February 2024.
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Program

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/4beb148f-383b-40ea-ab1a-083702458495
Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
Program for the Dedication of Restoration of Stack of Caledonia Furnace
Object ID
MG0115_P01_F015_In01
Date Range
1927/07/30
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Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
Program for the Dedication of Restoration of Stack of Caledonia Furnace
Description
Program for the Dedication of Restoration of Stack of Caledonia Furnace and Memorial Tablet to Thaddeus Stevens, The Friend of the Mountaineer Children of Pennsylvania. Caledonia Park.
Date Range
1927/07/30
Creation Date
30 July 1927
Creator
Caledonia State Park (Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Stevens, Thaddeus
Subjects
Caledonia State Park (Pa.)
Programs (Publications)
Caledonia Iron Works
Search Terms
Caledonia Iron Works
Caledonia State Park
Programs
Stevens and Smith Center
Extent
1 item, 8 pages to scan
Object Name
Program
Language
English
Object ID
MG0115_P01_F015_In01
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115_P01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc4d62c6-ef85-4f0f-bfb8-361140325885
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115), Part 1, Folder # or Object ID, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 15, Insert 1
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Added to database 21 April 2022.
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Book, Account

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/e206f020-f00d-4805-a23d-185047771346
Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
Account book for Caledonia Ironworks
Object ID
MG0115_P01_F030
Date Range
1849-1853
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Collection
Thaddeus Stevens Collection
Title
Account book for Caledonia Ironworks
Description
Account book from Thaddeus Stevens' Caledonia Furnace, kept by Henry Tuckey, 1849-1853.
Date Range
1849-1853
Creation Date
1849-1853
Year Range From
1849
Year Range To
1853
Creator
Tuckey, Henry, 1829-1913
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 03
People
Stevens, Thaddeus
Tuckey, Henry
Heller, Conrad
Foster, James
Shaeffer, William
Stewart, John
Subjects
Account books
Business records
Caledonia Iron Works
Search Terms
Account books
Business records
Caledonia Iron Works
Stevens and Smith Center
Extent
1 item, 44 pages to scan
Object Name
Book, Account
Language
English
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2021-11-26
Object ID
MG0115_P01_F030
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Related Item Notes
Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG0115_P01) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/fc4d62c6-ef85-4f0f-bfb8-361140325885
Notes
Preferred Citation: Thaddeus Stevens Collection, MG0115_Part01_F030, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2020.MG0115F30
Other Numbers
MG-115
Other Number
MG-115, Part 1, Folder 30
Classification
MG0115
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from the Document Collection, Box 27, Folder 7.
Added to database on 26 November 2021.
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https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/709272c1-78d8-40f3-8c7b-402856106994
Collection
Mary Kilhefner Papers
Title
Mary Kilhefner Papers
Object ID
MG0416
Date Range
1916-1958
Iron Works, Kilhefner received numerous items of correspondence regarding that company’s operations, including its Depression-era bankruptcy and 1948 name change to Posey Iron Works. Other stock-related materials include an alleged case of fraud by an agent of National Capital Company and National
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Mary Kilhefner Papers
Title
Mary Kilhefner Papers
Description
This collection contains documents related to Mary Kilhefner, a resident of East Cocalico Township. The majority of these documents are financial in nature. A passbook records transactions in an early savings account. A decade of school tax receipts track tax rates in East Cocalico Township. As a stockholder in Lancaster Iron Works, Kilhefner received numerous items of correspondence regarding that company's operations, including its Depression-era bankruptcy and 1948 name change to Posey Iron Works. Other stock-related materials include an alleged case of fraud by an agent of National Capital Company and National Capital Memorial Park, Inc. Other materials include Ms. Kilhefner's will and invoices for coal, medical care, and Kilhefner's funeral.
Date Range
1916-1958
Year Range From
1916
Year Range To
1958
Date of Accumulation
1916-1958
Creator
Kilhefner, Mary, 1869-1957
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 10
People
Adams, Harvey
Brubaker, A. R.
Burrows, C. H.
Gausch, J. W.
Heisey, Amos
Heisey, Richard B.
Kilhefner, John C.
Kilhefner, Mary Garman
Kissinger, Mabel
Leid, Henry H.
Lynch, Anna M. Martin
Lynch, Ross Barton
Martin, Joseph Weaver
Martin, Levi B.
Mitchell, L. A.
Musser, M. E.
Neidhart, Paul Wolfgang
Oberholtzer, Harry B.
Oberholtzer, Richard E.
Schlock, Adam G.
Smith, W. J. B.
Sweet, William H.
Wolf, S.
Subjects
Letters
Receipts (Acknowledgments)
Stockholders
Stocks
Search Terms
Annual reports
Bonds
Checks
Correspondence
DeWalt, Inc.
East Cocalico Twp.
Ephrata Hospital
Ephrata National Bank
Ernst and Ernst
Finding aids
Fire insurance
George Birkins Company
H. Good and Son
Hahnstown United Zion Church
Investments
Invoices
Keystone Mill
Lancaster Iron Works
Letters
Lutheran and Reformed Church Cemetery
Manuscript groups
National Capital Company
National Capital Memorial Park, Inc.
Nazarene Church
Pamphlets
Philadelphia National Bank
Posey Iron Works
Probate records
Real estate
Reamstown Fire Company Ambulance Service
Receipts
Reynolds and Company
Stockholders
Stocks
Taxes
Wills
Extent
1 box, 3 folders
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0416
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Original documents may be used by researchers--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit or request at Reference Desk.
Copyright
Collection items may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org. Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this collection must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2007.MG0416
Other Numbers
MG-416
Classification
MG0416
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
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A survey of 19th century iron industry in Lancaster County

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Author
Loose, John Ward Willson.
Date of Publication
1954.
Survey. of 19th Century iron Industry in Lancaster County BY JACK WARD WILLSON LOOSE The romance of eighteenth century iron industry has appealed to many historians, novelists and artists. Mention of this dram- atic enterprise immediately suggests lovely stone mansions sur- rounded, plantation-wise
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Responsibility
by Jack Ward Willson Loose.
Author
Loose, John Ward Willson.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1954.
Physical Description
[85]-105 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 58, no. 4
Subjects
Iron mines and mining - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Iron industry and trade - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 58, number 4 (1954), p. 85-105Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.58
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List of iron furnaces formerly operating in Clarion County

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Author
Beck, Herbert Huebener,
Date of Publication
1927
Mount Joy, Lancaster Co.) died in Philadelphia in 1880. Both are buried in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Phila- delphia. Christian Myers may well be said to have been the FATHER OF CLARION COUNTY. LIST OF IRON FURNACES FORMERLY OPERATING IN CLARION COUNTY The furnaces usually were named for the localities
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Responsibility
by Herbert Huebener Beck.
Author
Beck, Herbert Huebener,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1927
Physical Description
149-153 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 31, no. 9 & 10
Subjects
Myers, Christian, - 1796-1877.
Bear, Henry.
Clarion Furnace (Clarion County, Pa.)
Iron mines and mining - Pennsylvania - Clarion County
Iron industry and trade - Pennsylvania - Clarion County
Clarion County (Pa.) - History.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 31, number 9/10 (1927), p. 149-153Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.31
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The substance of an address delivered at Poole Forge, Caernarvon, Lancaster County, Pa

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Author
Appel, Roberts.
Date of Publication
1925
THE SUBSTANCE OF AN ADDRESS DELIVERED AT POOLE FORGE, CAERNARVON, LANCASTER COUNTY, PA. By Roberts Appel, Esq. PRAPARED FOR THE RECORDS OF THIS SOCIETY By Mr. Hugh W. Nevin. Midst pretty plains and dells of Caernarvon township, in northeastern Lancaster county, stand two old iron forges, Colonial
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Responsibility
by Roberts Appel, Esq. Prepared for the records of this society by Mr. Hugh W. Nevin.
Author
Appel, Roberts.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1925
Physical Description
69-73 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 29, no. 6
Subjects
Windsor Forge (Caernarvon Township, Pa.)
Poole Forge (Caernarvon Township, Pa.)
Iron mines and mining - Pennsylvania - Caernarvon Township.
Iron-works - Pennsylvania - Caernarvon Township.
Caernarvon (Lancaster County, Pa. : Township) - History.
Additional Author
Nevin, Hugh W.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 29, number 6 (1925), p. 69-73Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.29
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Christian Myers, migrant iron master and a founder of Clarion County

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Author
Beck, Paul E.
Date of Publication
1927
CHRISTIAN MYERS, MIGRANT IRON MASTER AND A FOUNDER OF CLARION COUNTY By Paul E. Beck Christian Myers was born on a farm near Barcville, Lancaster County, June 24, 1796. Of his boyhood and youth, no record remains. On May 30, 1819, being then 23 years of age, he was married to Martha Henaberger, of
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Responsibility
by Paul E. Beck.
Author
Beck, Paul E.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1927
Physical Description
143-149 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 31, no. 9 & 10
Subjects
Myers, Christian, - 1796-1877.
Bear, Henry.
Clarion Furnace (Clarion County, Pa.)
Iron mines and mining - Pennsylvania - Clarion County
Iron industry and trade - Pennsylvania - Clarion County
Clarion County (Pa.) - History.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 31, number 9/10 (1927), p. 143-149Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.31
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