Sworn statement of Thomas J. Harnish regarding Conestoga Traction Company
Description
Sworn statement of Thomas J. Harnish regarding the assessment of Conestoga Traction Company. Signed by Thomas J. Harnish and notarized by Charlotte F. Wiley, Lancaster.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), William Walton Griest Collection (MG0065), Series #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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Accession Number
Unknown.MG0065
Other Numbers
MG-65, Series 25
Other Number
MG-65, Series 25, Folder 62, Insert 7, Item 6
Classification
MG0065
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Originally cataloged by KC, 2002-2003. The project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s Archives and Records Management Grant, ME 230340, 2002-2003.
This collection contains genealogical data, Civil War Widow's Pension receipts, Lancaster city tax receipts of the family of John and Catharine Robinson, an affidavit of the birth of Anna Duke Krauskop, and an itinerary and program of the Liberty Bell's journey to the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco in 1915.
Admin/Biographical History
John Robinson (1826-1866) married Catharine Burns on 9 March 1851. Their daughter, Susan (b. 1851), married Lewis Krauskop. John Robinson served in Co. B, First Pennsylvania Reserves, in the Civil War.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Robinson and Krauskop Family Papers, 1826-1944 (MG0902), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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Accession Number
2001.MG0902
Other Numbers
MG-902
Other Number
MG-902
Classification
MG0902
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection Box 30, Folder 12, Items 1-15, 16 March 2022
This collection contains deeds, indentures, articles of agreement, descriptions of property and a land draft pertaining to property on Gibney Road in West Lampeter Twp. and one deed for property in Penn Twp.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Gibney Road Property Records, 1846-1955 (MG0919), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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Accession Number
2004.MG0919
Other Numbers
MG-919
Other Number
MG-919
Classification
MG0919
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection Box 33, Folder 9, 15 April 2022.
Lancaster newspaper articles about the ceremony for the unveiling of the James Buchanan memorial
Description
Lancaster newspaper articles about the ceremony for the unveiling of the James Buchanan memorial. “Dedicates memorial to 15th U.S. President.” “Orators at unveiling pay high tribute to James Buchanan,” Intelligencer Daily Journal, Lancaster. “Deeds of Buchanan lauded at unveiling,” Intelligencer Daily Journal, Lancaster. “Historical Society to erect tablet at ‘Wheatland’.” “Mrs. Ledwith presents statue to Lancaster.” “When Lancaster honored her distinguished son—James Buchanan,” Intelligencer Daily Journal, Lancaster. 1 June 1928 and 2 June 1928.
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760
James Buchanan Family Papers
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph Collection
Curatorial Collection
Wheatland Collection
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
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Copyright
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pa.
Other Number
MG-0096, Folder 047, Insert 03
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of the James Buchanan Collection was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
Newspaper articles about James Buchanan: “Lancaster Unveils Statue to Buchanan.” Lancaster New Era. “Buchanan’s Letters Go On Display.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. “James Buchanan’s Papers Displayed.” Lancaster New Era. “Buchanan Letters, Notebooks Give Insights to 15th President.” Lancaster New Era. “College Displays Buchanan Letters.” “Ceremonies Mark Birthday of Buchanan.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. . “Activities to Commemorate Death of James Buchanan.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. “Buchanan Papers Found at Wheatland Junior High.” 12 October 1983. “Rededication of Buchanan’s Restored Tomb on May 22.” “Buchanan Staunch Defender of Unity for United States.” 1 June 1928, 30 September 1975, 25 October 1975, 6 November 1975, 13 November 1975, 25 April 1977, 5 June 1978, 12 October 1983, May 22.
James Buchanan Papers, Penn State University Libraries,
https://libraries.psu.edu/findingaids/1458.htm
Related Item Notes
James Buchanan Collection (MG0096) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo3760
James Buchanan Family Papers
Historical Society of Pennsylvania microfilm
Photograph Collection
Curatorial Collection
Wheatland Collection
Wheatland Mansion
Notes
May 2020 PastPerfect Conversion
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment. Please contact archives@lancasterhistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact archives@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.
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Credit
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Other Number
MG-0096, Folder 052
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Digitization of the James Buchanan Collection was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # 201808013051, 2019-2020.
Addition for the Columbia Hospital. 7th and Poplar St. Columbia, PA. Amos W. Barnes. Perry Building Philadelphia, PA. Granville E. Paules Columbia, PA. Associate Architects. September 1924.
Note: Some Blueprints are in Fragile Condition.
Construction Details. Footing Plan, First, Second, Third and Loft (similar), Roof Plan, Typical Section of Concrete Beam Construction, 3/8" Detail of Roof Construction, Footing Detail Scale: 3/8''=One Foot., Column Schedule. No Date.
Basement Floor Plan, Door Schedule, First Floor Plan. No Scale. No Date.
Second Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Detail of Cubicle Partition, Section thru Cupboard in Serving Rooms. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Section 'A-A.' September 1924.
East Elevation, Rear Elevation, West Elevation. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. September 1924.
3/8'' Detail of Vent Shaft, Section thru Firetower, Detail of Corner, Wall Corner, 3/8'' Detail of Skylight and Diffusing Shaft over Delivery Room, Part Rear Elevation with Section thru Platform, Part Section thru Rear Wall and Tunnel. Scale: 3/8''=One Foot. Metal Door Jambs. Scale: 3''=One Foot.
Alterations to Laundry Room. First Floor Plan, Basement Plan. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Section thru Boiler Room, Longitudinal Section thru Tunnel, Section of Tunnel at Delivery, Gullet Detail. Scale: 1/4''=One foot. Section 'A-A', Section 'B-B', Part West Elevation of Laundry Building showing Height of Chimney.
Plot Plan. Main Building, New Addition, Tunnel, and Laundry Room. 1''=10 feet.
Addition Columbia Hospital. 7th and Poplar St. Columbia, PA. D.S. Warfel General Contractor. Lancaster, PA. 21 July 1925.
HIP-Rafter Details for Columbia Hospital. HIP-Rafter 3x5 3/4 -- 9 REQ. Scale: Full Size. Sheet Number One.
Full Size Details for Sliding Doors and Jambs for Columbia Hospital. Sheet Number 9.
Doors Second and Third Floor Corridor to Balcony, First Floor Outside Doors. Columbia Hospital. Sheet Number 12.
Double Hung Windows, Schedule of Windows Required. Columbia Hospital. Sheet Number 11. 21 July 1925.
Details of Door Jambs for Columbia Hospital. Scale as Shown. Elevation to Outside Door: Frame to Diet Kitchen. Scale: 1''=One Foot. Elevation of Entrance Doors to Boiler Room. Scale: 1''=One Foot. Full Size Section 'A-A'. One REQ 7'-6''. Full Size Section 'B-B'. Half Full Size Section 'C-C', Half Full Size Section 'D-D'. Sheet Number 13.
Elevation, Plan, and Section of Shelves to be Placed in Basement of Columbia Hospital, Elevation of Fixed Sash in Utility Rooms, Elevation of Toilet Partition Doors. Scale: 1''=One Foot. Full Size Section thru Toilet Partition Doors, Section AA Full Size. Sheet Number 11.
… and Windows. Third Floor Sill Course. Back of Closers. 21 July 1925.
Details for the Dumbwaiter Hatch and Platform for Lecture Room at the Columbia Hospital. Elevation, Plan of Platform in Lecture Room, Plan of Dumbwaiter Hatch in Laundry Room. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Full Sections of Section "A-A", Section "B-B", Section thru Head, Section Sill and Apron, Section thru Jamb. 2 Pieces REQ 8'-0'', 1-REQ 5'-6'', 2-REQ 4'-8''. Sheet Number 14.
First Floor Plan of Columbia Hospital. Door Schedule. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Sheet Number 3. Notes incl. on back of Blueprint.
Details of Cornices and Show rafters for Additions and Alterations to Columbia Hospital. Sheet Number 2.
Basement Plan of Columbia Hospital. Scale:1/4''=One Foot. Door Schedule. Sheet Number 10.
Third Floor Plan of Columbia Hospital. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Door Schedule. Sheet Number 4.
Second Floor Plan of Columbia Hospital. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Door Schedule. Sheet Number 5.
Section "A-A", Section "B-B". Plan of Diffusing in Delivery Room Looking Up, Plan of Diffusing Sash in Toilet Room Looking Up. Scale 1''=One Foot. Plan of Skylight Over Delivery Room. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Section thru Skylight over Delivery Room. Scale: 1 1/2''=One Foot. Sheet Number 8.
Details of Air Shaft for Columbia Hospital, Plans of Airshaft above Roof. Scale: 3/8''=One Foot. Elevation of Louvre. West Elevation, North Elevation, East Elevation, South Elevation. Scale: 1''=One Foot. Section "A-A", Section "B-B", Section "C-C", Section thru Ventilator in Airshaft. Sheet Number 6.
Details of Door Jambs for Columbia Hospital. Elevation of Outside Door Frames to Diet Kitchen, Elevation of Entrance Doors to Boiler Room 17. Scale 1''=One Foot. One REQ 7'-6''. Full Size Section "A-A", Section "B-B". Half Size Section "C-C", Section "D-D". Sheet Number 13.
Details of Main Stairway for Columbia Hospital. Plan of Main Stairs at 3rd Floor, Plan of Main Stairs at 2nd Floor, Plan of Main Stairs on 1st Floor, Plan of Main Stairs in Basement, Section thru Main Stairs. Scale: 3/8''=One Foot. Sheet Number 7.
Details of China Closet for the Columbia Hospital. Elevation of China Closet, Section. Scale: 1''= One Foot. Section "A-A", Section "B-B", Section "C-C". Sheet Number 12.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 28 September 2023.
Blueprints for Express Building for the Pennsylvania Railroad
Description
Express Building for Pennsylvania Railroad Co. at Lancaster, PA. William H. Cookman, Architect. Engineering Dept. Broad St. Station. Philadelphia, PA. D. S. Warfel, General Contractor. Lancaster, PA.
Millwork for Express Building for Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Section thru Base of Partition, Section thru top- and mid-rail of Partitions, Details for Jamb for "F" Door Head Similar, Thru Opening "A", Typical Details for Jamb of Inside Door. Full Scale.
Full Scale Details of Double Hung Windows for Express Building for Pennsylvania Railroad Co. at Lancaster, PA. F.S. Jamb Section, F.S. Head Section shown by broken lines, F.S. Mullion Section, F.S. Sill Section, F.S. Section Book Frame. 19 March 1928. Revised 23 March 1928.
First Floor Plan, Foundation Plan. 1/8''=One Foot. Details for Batten Boards for Coal Bin Door, Detail Showing Support for Sidewalk Doors, Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Top Elevation thru Sewer Inlet, Section thru Sewer Inlet, Plan of Ash Left, Section "M-M", Section "N-N", Section "O-O", Section "P-P", Section "R-R", Section "T-T". Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Top Hanger for Grille, Bottom Hangers for Grille, Plan thru Wood Partition, Jamb Plan at Wall. Scale: 3''=One Foot. Heating Schedule. Sheet 19. 8 December 1927.
Track Elevation, Street Elevation, West End, East End, Roof Plan. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Section thru Transom A- and F Doors, Jamb Detail for "F" Door, Jamb Detail for "A"-"B" and "H" Doors, Jamb Detail for "E", "C", and "G" Doors, Jamb Detail for "D" Door. Scale 3''=One Foot. Elevations of Interior Doors. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot, Door Details. Scale: 1 1/2''=One Foot. Sheet 20. 8 December 1927.
Roof Framing Plan. Scale 1/8''=One Foot. Typical Elevation, Typical Intermediate Pier, Typical Col. Footing, Plan, Detail of Stone Cornice, Details of Column Bases Numbers 3, 6, 9, 12, and 15, Detail of Column Base, Plan of Base, Connection to Shelter Bracket to Column, Detail of Brick Cornice, Details of D. H. Windows, Elevation of Partitions. Scale 1/2''=One Foot. Elevations of Low Office Partitions, Plan of Low Office Partitions. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Section thru Opening "D", Typical Section thru Partition, Section thru Open "A". Plan thru Grille, Plan thru Panels. Scale 3''=One Foot. Part Elevation of Wood Railing and Gate between Clerks and Public Lobby. 3/4''=One Foot. Sheet 22. 8 December 1927.
Plan of Skylight, Section thru Skylight, Foundation Plan for Columns Number 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, Elevation for Columns Number 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, Elevation of Columns 3-9 and 15, Plan at "X-X", Plan at "Y-Y", Plan at "Z-Z", Cross Section "B-B", Section "C-C", Section "U-U", Typical Detail of Brick Cornice, Elevation-East End of Shelter, Section thru Platform and Shelter at East End of Express Building. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Detail of Steel Lintel. Scale: 1''=One Foot. Section "D-D", Section "E-E", Detail of Shelter Cornice, Detail of Shelter Cornice (Track Side). Scale: 1 1/2''=One Foot.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please make an appointment by contacting the Research Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 28 September 2023.
Architectural plans for a Drill Shed for Battery 213th Coast Artillery Corps
Description
Drill Shed for Battery 213th Coast Artillery Anti-Aircraft. Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Philip H. Johnson, Registered Architect and Engineer. Philadelphia, PA. Contract # 1094.
Full Sized Details of Temporary Connecting Passageway. Section "A", Section "B", Jamb, Head, Glass Mould, and Meeting Stiles for Main Entrance Doors, Sill, Head/Jamb Similar for Casement Windows, Jamb, Meeting Stiles, and Glass Mould for Vestibule Doors. East Elevation, North Elevation and Section. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. 12 July 1928. Drawn and Traced by S.C.A.
Basement Floor Plan showing First Floor Framing, First Floor Plan showing Roof and Balcony Framing, Roof and Balcony Plan, Roof Plan, Additional plans under Item Number Two Proposal: Basement Plan showing First Floor Framing, First Floor Plan showing Roof Framing. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Drawn by J.W.E. Traced by R.M.C. 26 October 1927.
F.S. Detail showing Window Frames Basement and Elevation of Door to Boiler Room. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Details of Wood Frames for Steel Sash Basement and First Floor. Jamb Section Head Similar, Mullion Section, Sill Section, Section "A-A", Section "B-B", Section "C-C". Scale: Full Size. Drawn by H.E.F. Traced by R.M.C. Sheet Number 5. 18 January 1928.
Elevations and Sections. East Elevation, West Elevation, North Elevation, South Elevation, 2 Additional Bays Items #2 Proposal Sheet, 2 Additional Bays Item #2 Proposal Sheet, Cross Section Looking East. Scale:1/8''=One Foot. Details of Steel Trusses. Bracing X-X Wall to Wall continuous similar to Bracing Y-Y. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Drawn and Traced by J.W.E. Sheet Number 2. 26 October 1927.
Block Plan and Scale Details. Plot Plan. Scale: 1/16''=One Foot. Section Thru Balcony. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. 1/2 Elevation of Door to Drill Shed, Detail of Typical Bay with Exit Door, Detail of Typical Concrete Girder, Section thro Rear Wall of Item No. 1 Proposal Sheet, Section thro Door to Drill Shed and Rear Wall of Item No. 2 Proposal Sheet. Plan of Wall Bearing End of Concrete Girder. Scale 3/4'=One Foot. Drawn and Traced by J.W.E. Sheet Number 3. 26 October 1927.
Architectural pland for Battery E (BLUE_F004_BatteryE)
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 28 September 2023.
