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Art work of Harrisburg, Lancaster and York : published in nine parts

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16923
Date of Publication
1901.
Call Number
917.481 A784 Oversize
Place of Publication
Chicago
Publisher
Gravure Illustration Co.,
Date of Publication
1901.
Physical Description
9 pts. (14 leaves, [53] leaves of plates) : chiefly ill. ; 35 cm.
Notes
Each part in the original illustrated blue paper covers, printed in gold, as issued; in portfolio.
Photomechanical reproductions of photos. of residences, public buildings, urban and rural views with accompanying descriptive text "Harrisburg, Lancaster and York" by Joseph Grant Ewing.
Subjects
Harrisburg (Pa.) - Pictorial works
Harrisburg (Pa.) - History.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Pictorial works.
Lancaster (Pa.) - History.
York (Pa.) - Pictorial works
York (Pa.) - History.
v - Viewbooks.
Additional Author
Ewing, Joseph Grant,
Additional Corporate Author
Gravure Illustration Company
Location
Lancaster History Library - Rare Books
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
917.481 A784 Oversize
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Industrial Berks County, 1748-1948. Presented to: the people of Reading and Berks County on the occasion of the two hundredth anniversary of the city of Reading

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo6923
Author
Graeff, Arthur Dundore,
Date of Publication
1948.
Call Number
974.816 B513i
Author
Graeff, Arthur Dundore,
Place of Publication
[Reading? Pa.]
Date of Publication
1948.
Physical Description
35 p. : illus., map (on lining-papers) ; 23 x 28 cm.
Notes
Click on Table of Contents for more information.
Appropriate for juvenile literature.
Illustrations for Sally Ann Furnace, Robesonia Slag Bank, Fisher Mansion, Canal locks at Leesport, The Bernville stage.
Contents
The giant's ribs: the iron industry--To milady's taste: clothing--Not only for today: shelter--Shoofly: food--An omer for everyman: agriculture--Berks County speaking: communication--Two hours to anywhere: transportation.
Subjects
Berks County (Pa.) - History.
Berks County (Pa.) - Industries.
Reading (Pa.) - History.
Additional Author
Taylor, Francis Starr
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 B513i
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100 years of camera scenes: views of eastern Lancaster county in our nation's second century. A bicentennial project of the eastern Lancaster county chapter of the Lancaster County Bicentennial Committee, inc

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3538
Corporate Author
Lancaster County Bicentennial Committee. Eastern Lancaster County Chapter. Historic Research Committee.
Date of Publication
1978]
Call Number
974.815 LACO E13

George Washington and the town of Reading in Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo4919
Author
Nolan, J. Bennett
Date of Publication
1931.
Call Number
974.816 N788g
  1 website  
Responsibility
by J. Bennett Nolan.
Author
Nolan, J. Bennett
Place of Publication
[Reading, Pa.]
Publisher
Pub. under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce of Reading, Pennsylvania,
Date of Publication
1931.
Physical Description
p. 7-162 p. front., illus., pl., ports., facsims. 24 cm.
Notes
Illustrated lining-papers.
"Notes and authorities": p. 151-156.
Contents
Chapters: Early Association // The Garrison Village // The campaign of the upper schuylkill // The choice of winter quarters- Reading or Valley Forge // The Conway Cabal // Warriors in undress , Part One, The native born // Warriors in undress , part 2 , The soldiers of fortune // Washington's visit to Reading in 1793 // Washington's visit to Reading in 1794 // The catafalque (response to Washington's death )
Subjects
Washington, George, - 1732-1799 - Journeys - Pennsylvania.
Reading (Pa.) - History.
Reading (Pa.) - History - Revolution, 1775-1783.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 N788g
Websites
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Over here : Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, during wartime

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo18936
Date of Publication
2008.
Call Number
940.531 O96
ISBN
9780974016269
0974016268
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
2008.
Physical Description
vi, 138 p. : ill. ; 23 x 26 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Summary
The fourth book in a series of photographic histories of the county illustrates how Lancastrians participated in times of war. From the Civil War to the Iraq war , from the homefront to the trenches, whether gathering scrap or going off to foreign lands.
Subjects
Civilians in war - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County - Pictorial works.
War and society - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County - Pictorial works.
Soldiers - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County - Pictorial works.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs - 19th century - Pictorial works.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs - 20th century - Pictorial works.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 19th century - Pictorial works.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 20th century - Pictorial works.
Additional Author
Ryan, Thomas R.
Loose, John W.W.
Snow, Marcus S.
Wee, Kathy Wallace
Heckles, Marianne
Smucker, David Rempel
Netscher, C. Nat
Snow, Amanda
Weber, Robert W.
Rauhauser, Barry
Abel, Michael L.
Additional Corporate Author
Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.)
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
940.531 O96
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The passing scene : stories and photographs of old-time Reading and Berks

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16899
Author
Meiser, George M.
Date of Publication
1982-
Call Number
974.816 M515
Responsibility
by George M. Meiser, IX and Gloria Jean Meiser.
Author
Meiser, George M.
Place of Publication
Reading, Pa
Publisher
Historical Society of Berks County,
Date of Publication
1982-
Physical Description
v. : ill., maps, ports. ; 29 cm.
Notes
Articles reprinted from the Reading eagle, 1977-1982.
Includes index.
Library has: v. 13 & 14.
Subjects
Berks County (Pa.) - History.
Reading (Pa.) - History.
Additional Author
Meiser, Gloria Jean.
Additional Title
Reading eagle.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 M515
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Philadelphia graveyards and cemeteries

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16855
Author
Keels, Thomas H.
Date of Publication
[2005], c2003.
Call Number
974.811 K26
Responsibility
Thomas H. Keels.
ISBN
073851229X (pbk.)
9780738512297 (pbk.)
Author
Keels, Thomas H.
Place of Publication
Charleston, SC
Publisher
Arcadia,
Date of Publication
[2005], c2003.
Physical Description
128 p. : chiefly ill., ports. ; 24 cm.
Series
Images of America
Notes
Includes index.
Subjects
Cemeteries - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia - Pictorial works.
Sepulchral monuments - Pennsylvania - Philadelphia - Pictorial works.
Philadelphia (Pa.) - History - Pictorial works.
Philadelphia (Pa.) - Buildings, structures, etc. - Pictorial works.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.811 K26
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Lancaster at play : leisure in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo17954
Date of Publication
2007.
Call Number
790 L244
Responsibility
editors: James T. Alton and Thomas R. Ryan.
Place of Publication
Ephrata, Pa
Publisher
Cadmus Communications,
Date of Publication
2007.
Physical Description
vi.; 138 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Includes index.
Project manager: Marianne Heckles.
Summary
The third book in a series of photographic histories of the county highlights how Lancastrians had fun and spent their leisure time from the late 1800s to 1970. Its chapters cover a wide range of subjects-from amusement parks to swimming holes to movie theaters to athletic events.
Subjects
Leisure - Pennsylvania - Lancaster - Pictorial works.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - History - 19th century - Pictorial works.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs - 20th century - Pictorial works.
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Social life and customs - 19th century - Pictorial works.
Additional Author
Heckles, Marianne.
Abel, Michael L.
Alton, James T.
Ryan, Thomas R.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
790 L244
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Farming, always farming : a photographic essay of rural Pennsylvania German land and life

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo7422
Author
Fegley, H. Winslow
Date of Publication
1987.
Call Number
905.748 TPG v. 20 1986
Responsibility
made by H. Winslow Fegley ; [introduction, Scott T. Swank ; captions, Alan G. Keiser, Frederick S. Weiser].
Author
Fegley, H. Winslow
Place of Publication
Birdsboro, Pa
Publisher
Pennsylvania German Society,
Date of Publication
1987.
Physical Description
vi, 312 p. : ill. ; 24 x 28 cm.
Series
Publications of the Pennsylvania German Society ;
Notes
"Photographs from the collection of the Schwenkfelder Library, Pennsburg, Pennsylvania."
Bibliography: p. 30.
Subjects
Fegley, H. Winslow - 1871-1944 - Photography collections.
Pennsylvania Dutch
Pennsylvania Dutch - Pennsylvania - Berks County
Pennsylvania - Social life and customs - Pictorial works.
Berks County (Pa.) - Social life and customs - Pictorial works.
Pennsylvania - Pictorial works.
Berks County (Pa.) - Pictorial works.
Additional Author
Swank, Scott T.
Keyser, Alan G.
Weiser, Frederick Sheely,
Additional Corporate Author
Schwenkfelder Library.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
905.748 TPG v. 20 1986
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Reading and Berks county, Pennsylvania; a history

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo5265
Author
Fox, Cyrus T.,
Date of Publication
1925.
Call Number
974.816 R287
Responsibility
editor-in-chief Cyrus T. Fox.
Author
Fox, Cyrus T.,
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Lewis historical publishing company, inc.,
Date of Publication
1925.
Physical Description
3 v. fronts., plates, ports., map. 28 cm.
Notes
Biographical sketches comprise last part of v. 2 and all of v. 3.
Subjects
Reading (Pa.) - History.
Reading (Pa.) - Biography.
Berks County (Pa.) - History.
Berks County (Pa.) - Biography.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.816 R287
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