This collection contains various deeds and land drafts for property owned by the Galbreath family in Donegal Township, Lancaster County; tracts of land in Warren County and McKean County, Pennsylvania; lands owned by Martin Mylin in Lampeter Township; lots in the borough (now city) of Lancaster; and a letter form James Buchanan to Col. Henry Carpenter regarding property in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Land Records from Elain Ewing Holden, 1747-1848 (MG0903), Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
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Accession Number
2001.MG0903
Other Numbers
MG-903
Other Number
MG-903
Classification
MG0903
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Item
Custodial History
Transferred from Document Collection Box 30, Folder 13, 17 March 2022
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
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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.
Newspaper articles about James Buchanan (photocopies): “James Buchanan Funeral Described by John Rengier.” 27 February 1958.“Buchanan Now Seen Victim of History.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. 23 May 1960. “James Buchanan’s Birthday Honored.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. 30 April 1973. “Indiantown Commander Lauds James Buchanan.” Lancaster New Era. 30 April 1973. “Ceremonies Mark Buchanan’s Birth.” Lancaster New Era. 21 April 1975. “Buchanan’s Birth Observed.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. 23 April 1975. “Ceremonies Sunday to Mark Buchanan’s Birth.” Lancaster New Era. 22 April 1976. “Buchanan to be Honored.” Lancaster New Era. 19 June 1976. “Philadelphia Author to Lead Tour of Woodward Hill.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. 9 June 1978. “110th Anniversary Marked at James Buchanan’s Grave.” Lancaster Intelligencer Journal. 12 June 1978. “Buchanan Defended at Annual Tomb Rites.” 9 August 1984. “Buchanan Remembered at 198th Birthday Rites.” Lancaster New Era. 24 April 1989.
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.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Some items are photocopies from other collections--researchers must obtain permission for reproduction and publication from the owner of the original material.
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
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Other Number
MG-0096, Folder 053, Insert 02
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.
Cross-Town Apartments for Developer/Sponsor Housing Development Corporation of Lancaster County. 8 North Queen Street Lancaster, PA. Treby Howard Phillips, Architects-Planners. 4347 Hamilton Boulevard. Allentown, PA. 18103. Issued 17 February 1984.
Cover Sheet. List of Drawings. 222 West Vine Street, Property No.1, 226 West Vine Street, Property No. 2. 224 Lime Street, Property No. 3. 728 Columbia Avenue, Property No. 4. Location Plan. No Scale. CS-1. Drawn By RT. 3 February 1984.
Property Survey for Housing Development Corporation of Lancaster County of 222 West Vine Street and 226 West Vine Street. Phillip Trimble. Trimble Surveyors. P.O. Box 214 West Woods Drive Lititz, PA. 17543. Properties 1 and 2. Scale: 1''=10 Feet. 30 June 1982. Revised 5 July 1982. Revised 23 January 1984.
Existing Site Plan. Property No. 1 & 2. Scale: 1''=10 Feet. SP-1. Drawn by AR. 3 February 1984.
Site Demolition Plan. Property No. 1 & 2.Detail 1/SP-2, Detail 2/SP-2, Detail 3/SP-3. Scale: 1''=10 Feet. SP-2. Drawn by AR. 3 February 1984.
Site Development Plan & Grading Plan. Property No. 1 & 2. Scale: 1''=10 Feet. Typical Fence Detail, Typical Bench Base Detail, Sidewalk/Curb/Wheel Stop Detail, Sidewalk Detail. SP-3. Drawn by AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. First Floor Plan, Basement Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. A-1. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. Second Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Door Types. A-2. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. Elevations. North Elevation, South Elevation. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. General Repair Notes. A-3. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. Elevations. East Elevation, Typ. Elev. of Clos. W/ Linen Stor., Typ. Elev. of Clos., Typ. of Linen Clos., Typ. Bath Elev. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Section. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Floor/CLG. Assembly (2 Hour). No Scale. Typical Wall Legend. A-5. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. Addition Elevations. Addition North Elevation, Addition South Elevation, Building Section. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Concrete Staid Detail, Typical Detail of Joint at Existing Foundation Wall. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Detail. A-6. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. Basement and First Floor Plan Demolition. Basement Floor Plan. First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. A-7. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No.1. Second & Third Floor Plan Demolition. Second Floor Plan. Third Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Demolition Notes. A-8. Drawn by RT, AR. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 2. Second & Third Floor Plans. Second Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, Typ. Elev. of Clos., Typ Elev. Linen Clos. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Section. Scale: 3/4'' =One Foot. General Repair Notes. Typical Wall Legend. Door Legend. A-2. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 2. Elevations. North Elevation, South Elevation, West Elevation, East Elevation. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. A-3. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 2. Basement and First Floor Plan Demolition. Basement Floor Plan. First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Demolition Notes. A-4. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 2. Second & Third Floor Plan Demolition. Second Floor Plan. Third Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. A-5. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property Survey for Housing Development Corporation of Lancaster County of 234 North Lime Street. Phillip Trimble. Trimble Surveyors. P.O. Box 214 West Woods Drive Lititz, PA. 17543. Properties 3. Scale: 1''=10 Feet. 11 November 1983.
Property No. 3. Basement Floor Plan. Basement Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Mech. Room Floor/CLG. Assembly (2 Hour). Scale: 1 1/2''=One Foot. Location Plan. No Scale. General Repair Notes. Repair Notes. Finish Schedule. Finish Schedule General Notes. A-1. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 3. First Floor Plan. First Floor Plan, Typ. Elev. of Clos. W/ Linen Stor., Typ. Elev. of Clos., Typ. Elev. Linen Clos., Bath Elevations: Elevation "A", Elevation "B", Elevation "C", Elevation "D", Elevation "E", Kitchen Elevations: Type 1 & 2 & 2', Type 3, Type 4. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Typical Wall Legend. List of Utilities. A-2. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 3. Second and Third Floor Plan. Second Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. West Elevation, Curb/ Fence Detail, Site Location. No Scale. A-3. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 3. Elevations. North Elevation, South Elevation, West Elevation, East Elevation. A-4. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 3. First Floor Plan Demolition. First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. Demolition Notes. A-5. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 3. Second & Third Floor Plan Demolition. Second Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan. Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. A-6. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 4. Site Plan. 1''=10 Feet. Location Plan. No Scale. Demolition Notes, General Repair Notes, Repair Notes, Finish Schedule, Finish Schedule General Notes. Door Legend. A-1. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 4. Second & Third Floor Plan. Second Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan, Typ. Elev. of Closet W/ Linen Stor., Typ. Elev. of Clos., Bath Elevs: Elevation "A", Elevation "B", Elevation "C", Elevation "D". Scale: 1/4''=One Foot. A-3. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
Property No. 4. Elevations. North Elevation, East Elevation (Partial) (West Elevation Similar), South Elevation-1st and 2nd Floor Level, South Elevation-3rd Floor Level. No Scale. List of Utilities. A-4. Drawn by RT. 3 February 1984.
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
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Item
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Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 29 September 2023.
Feasibility study of the J. B. van Sciver Building for the Pennsylvania School of the Arts
Description
Feasibility Study of the J. B. van Sciver Building for the Pennsylvania School of the Arts. West King Street & Mulberry Street. Lancaster, PA. 17063. Gilbert, Bradley, & Ray. 226 N. Arch Street. Lancaster, PA. 9 May 1986.
First Floor Plan. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Drawing No. FS-1. Red Markings and Measurements.
Second Floor Plan. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Drawing No. FS-2. Red Markings and Measurements.
Third Floor Plan. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Drawing No. FS-3. Red Markings and Measurements.
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
Collection 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.
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Item
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Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 29 September 2023.
Blueprints for new facilities for Pennsylvania School of the Arts
Description
New Facilities for Pennsylvania School of the Arts. 202-216 North Prince St. Lancaster, PA. David Lynch and Assoc. A.I.A. Studio One. Space Planning, Interior Design. 500 Golf Course Road, Lancaster, PA. Job No. 8722. Drawn by ACAD/TRR.
Elevations. Prince Street Elevation. Fifth Fl. South Elev. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Ext. Sill Schedule. Ext. Wall Finishes, General Notes. Sht. No. PA-14. 13 July 1987.
Elevations. Water Street Elevation. Fifth Fl. Rear Elevation. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. Ext. Sill Schedule. General Notes. Ext. Wall Finishes. Detail M/PA-15. Scale: 1/2''=One Foot. Detail K/PA-15. Scale: 3/4''=One Foot. Sht. No. PA-15. 2 June 1987.
Elevations. Prince Street Elevation. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. General Notes. 13 July 1987.
Water Street Elevation. Fifth Fl. Rear Elevation. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. 2 June 1987.
North Elevation. Scale: 1/8''=One Foot. 29 May 1987.
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
Collection 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
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Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 2 October 2023.
Papers filed for construction and repair of bridges. The types of petitions presented to the Court of Quarter Sessions include: petitions for bridge construction and repair, petitions for inspections, and petitions for bridge funds. Other types of items include: specifications, proposals, and contracts for bridge construction and repair; bridge blueprints and plans; correspondence; bills for materials; and bridge condition reports. Many papers show date; court term and case number; names of petitioners, viewers, inspectors, and contractors; costs and fees; location of bridge; and name or number of bridge. The order and report of viewers documents are of particular interest as they usually include a copy of the original petition; the order and names of viewers to inspect the site; the public announcement for the viewers meeting; the report and recommendation of viewers, often with a drawing of the site and surrounding area; and the court decision.
System of Arrangement
Records are arranged by township, then chronologically within each township.
Architectural drawings for the Clock Towers of Lancaster
Description
Clock Towers of Lancaster, fine condominium apartments. 917 Columbia Avenue Lancaster, PA. Leo D. Fakler, A.I.A and Associates, Architects and Planners. 120-34 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY 11415. Tel: (212)-261-3003.
Plot Plan. Drawing Number One. Scale: 1''=30 feet. 17 March 1982.
Typical Floor. Drawing Number Two. Unit Type and Distribution Summary, Cellar Uses. Scale: 1''=20 feet. 17 March 1982.
Typical Apartment. Drawing Number Three. Typical Two Bedroom Simplex, Typical Two Bedroom Duplex. Scale: 1/4''=One foot. 17 March 1982.
Plot Plan. Drawing Number One. Scale: 1''=30 feet. 17 March 1982. (Copy with Different Legend Handwritten Residential Development and Subtitle).
Typical Floor. Drawing Number Two. Unit Type and Distribution Summary, Cellar Uses. Scale: 1''=20 feet. 17 March 1982. (Copy with Handwritten Descriptions of Buildings).
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #1. Drawing 3. Building Type II. First Floor Plan, Basement Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=1 foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #1. Drawing 4. Building Type II. Third Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=1 foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #1. Drawing 5. Building Type II. Forth Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=1 foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #2. Drawing 6. Building Type V. First Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #2. Drawing 7. Building Type V. Second Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #2. Drawing 8. Building Type V. Third Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #2. Drawing 9. Building Type V. Forth Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #4. Drawing 10. Building Type V. First Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #4. Drawing 11. Building Type V. Second Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #4. Drawing 12. Building Type V. Third Floor Plan, Fourth Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #5. Drawing 13. Building Type V. First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #5. Drawing 14. Building Type V. Third Floor Plan, Fourth Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #6. Drawing 15. Building Type V. Basement Floor Plan, First Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #6. Drawing 16. Building Type V. Second Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #6. Drawing 17. Building Type V. Forth Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Building #7. Drawing 18. Building Type V. First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan. Scale: 8''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Elevations. Drawing 19. Elevation "A", Elevation "B", Elevation "C", Elevation "D", Elevation "E", Elevation "F", Elevation "G", North Elevation. Scale 8''=One Foot. Detail of Windows at Building #1, Detail of New Door at Elev. A. Scale 4''=One Foot. No Date.
The Clock Towers of Lancaster Sections. Drawing 20. Typ. Section thru Type V Building (Cross Section on line D-D BLDG #6.), Typ. Section thru Type II Building (Cross Section Looking North Building #1. 1½ Scale Detail of Basement Window Head.,) Typ. Detail of Fire Rated Partition Between Apartments, Apartments and Stairs, and Apartments and Public Halls. No Date.
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
Collection 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
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Description Level
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Cataloged by BW, Fall 2010. Add to database 28 September 2023.
