This collection contains a history of the tobacco industry in Lancaster County during the first half of the twentieth century, as compiled by Milton H. Ranck, based on his experience and that of his father, Jacob L. Ranck.
At First, Everybody Walked--The Conestoga Wagon--Wright's and other Ferries--We did a lot of Canal Business--Arks and Rafts--Fulton Succeeded where Others Failed--Ships Carried Lancaster Names--First Transatlantic Balloon Flight--The Lancaster Turnpike--Bridges Over the Susquehanna--Covered Bridges Give Distinction--The Trolley Era--Early Trains--Old Trains in State Museum--The Horseless Carriage--The Historic Amish Carriage.
Newspaper article, "Nostalgia marks hotel's last night: Owner's eyes filled with tears as guests sign 'Auld Lang Syne'," by Gerald S. Lestz. Lancaster New Era.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Folder # (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
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Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
