Ink drawing done over pencil sketch of the "Sawbuck House", done on a small lined piece of paper. The house is of brick and half timber construction. The side facing out to the right has two windows with fifteen panes each and twin shutters; above these two windows, closer to the peak of the roof, is a smaller, partially open window with nine panes showing.
The adjacent side, facing out to the left, has three windows and a door; one of these windows is similar to the first two, although with only twelve panes; the other two windows have their shutters closed. Below these two windows, almost at street level, is a much smaller window, probably looking into the basement. The door is set in from its frame, and has steps leading up to it, flanked by two low walls acting as railings. There is a chimney in the center of the roof.
The entire "Sawbuck House" is flush up against another, slightly larger building on its left side, also with a chimney in the center of the roof. To the right and slightly behind the "Sawbuck House" is yet another building, mostly obscured, but with another chimney and a high fence. A tree is shown growing at the side of this building. A sidewalk runs in front of all three buildings.
Written along the bottom of the drawing in ink is the following: '"Saw-buck" House--S.E. cor. Lime + Middle Sts--/Lancaster Pa--.'
Additional notes have been made in pencil: "S.E. cor. Lime + Middle Sts--." just above the curb of the sidewalk; "Brick" just above the basement window; and "Filled with stone." in the upper right corner above the tree. The number "25" also appears in upper right corner, and a circled "30" in the lower right corner.
Middle Street is now Howard Avenue. The Sawbuck House, also called the Powell House, was demolished before 1900.
The paper has become slightly worn and browned around the edges. The extreme lower left corner is creased, and the upper right corner has a small nick taken out, and a small hole below the number "25". There is also a 1/4" tear at the upper right corner, below the hole and extending to the edge of the paper.
This piece has been float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.01
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Ink drawing over pencil sketch of a log house on a high masonry foundation. The house has a peaked roof with twin chimneys. There is a set of steps leading up to the front door, and what appears to be a set of basement doors in the foundation. There is a fence leading off to the left, a tree behind the fence, and a larger tree on the sidewalk on the right.
The drawing has the following caption in ink: "Old Log House--N.W. cor. E. Orange + Charlotte." Additional notes appear to have been made in pencil and then erased, except for a "42" in the upper right corner.
On the reverse are sketches of bells from the German Reformed Church, E. Orange St. Below the sketches is the following inscription: "(.VOR.DIE.HOCHDEUTSCHE.REFORMIRTE./GEMEINE.IN.LANCASTER.IN.DEM.STAAT./PENNSYLVANIA.1784)/COLITE.JEHOVAH.CUM.LAETITIA./Chapman + Mears of London 1784/Venite.in.Conspectum.Ejus.Cum./Canter."
Ink drawing over pencil sketch of the old "Lock-Up", done on a small piece of lined paper. Shows a low stone building with a peaked roof, two chimneys, four sets of doors and windows, and four dormered windows above. There is also one side door, a large fence extending out from the near corner, and a smaller fence running the length of the front of the building. A rough drawing of a person is visible in the second door from the left. Part of another building can be seen at the right.
The drawing is labeled in both pencil and ink, with a caption reading 'Old "Lock-up"/in Alley back of "Exchange" Hotel--/formerly Lemon's Brewery--/Lancaster Pa--'
This building was widely known as the Old Brew House, and stood on E. Mifflin Street, slightly west of the intersection with S. Duke Street. Before the Revolution, this was a brewery owned successively by James Ralfe and John Musser. The first sessions of Franklin College were held here. It was evidently converted into row houses early in the 19th century.
J.W.W. Loose, The Heritage of Lancaster, pp.74-75.
Height (cm)
10.16
Height (ft)
0.3333333333
Height (in)
4
Width (cm)
15.875
Width (ft)
0.5208333333
Width (in)
6.25
Dimension Details
Hinged within a window mat..
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2017-06-28
Condition Notes
Edges are worn and browned. There are two significant stains along the bottom edge: a brown water stain about 1 1/8" from the lower left corner, and a bluish stain with white radiating from it, about an inch from the first, which has partially eaten through the paper. The right edge has two 1/4" tears: one about an inch down from the upper right corner, and one about an inch and a half from the lower right corner.
The first of these tears and the bluish stain have been mended.
Object ID
P.77.31.04
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Ink drawing over pencil sketch of various adjoining buildings on the S.W. corner of E. King and Middle Streets. The three buildings predominantly shown are similar in design, although the largest, center building has an overhanging roof and twin front doors.
The pencil caption at the top reads "E. King + Middle Barney McGonigle Property"; the ink caption at the bottom reads "Nov. '81--S.W. Cor. E. King & Middle Sts--/Lancaster--Pa."
(The reverse has a pencil sketch of another building, with the caption "Dr. Hutter's Folly")
The buildings on the front, predominantly of eighteenth century date, are typical of the type that was once common in the Adamstown and Mussertown parts of Lancaster. When the construction of the Eastern Market was proposed in 1883, Shippen Street was extended south of East King Street, and these buildings were demolished.
J.W.W. Loose, The Heritage of Lancaster, pp.74-75.
Height (cm)
10.16
Height (ft)
0.3333333333
Height (in)
4
Width (cm)
15.875
Width (ft)
0.5208333333
Width (in)
6.25
Dimension Details
Hinged within a window mat..
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2017-06-28
Condition Notes
The paper is worn and browned around the edges. The left edge has a series of nicks and small brown specks. There is a 1 3/4" tear running down from the upper left corner, and another small nick at the top edge, about 2 5/8" from the upper left corner.
The paper was evidently attached to some other backing at an earlier date, as remnants of that backing remain on the back, at the four corners.
The piece is currently float-mounted on hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.05
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Signed Name
Old Log House
Signature Location
Center to right at bottom
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Washington Hotel, D. Miller's Hotel, and Farmer's Bank
Description
Ink drawing of two three-story buildings on the s.w. corner of E. King Street and S. Duke Street, both having Federal period characteristics, including arched fan lights over the doorways. The first building has a plain white facade, and a sign over one door that reads "Farmer's Bank". The second building, which is apparently the main subject of the drawing, also has a sign over the door that reads "D. MILLER'S HOTEL", as well as another sign hanging out into the street, showing a man standing at a table. A third building is partially visible at the right. NOT FOUND IN BOX 0066, July 2023
The street in front of the buildings has six carriages of varying design, some with horses and drivers. Three men are shown standing in front of the hotel, while another man is walking in front of the bank.
The caption at the top of the drawing reads "WASHINGTON HOTEL/EAST KING STREET". The name "Clarke" appears in small lettering immediately below the drawing, and "D. Miller Lancaster" appears below that.
The hotel, which was apparently known as the General Washington, was kept by "Dare Devil" Dave Miller from 1827 to 1836. This site is currently occupied by the Trust Department of the Hamilton Bank (formerly National Central Bank) and the Provident Bookstore.
The same group of buildings is shown in P.77.31.07
J.W.W. Loose, The Heritage of Lancaster, pp.74-75.
Height (cm)
19.685
Height (ft)
0.6458333333
Height (in)
7.75
Width (cm)
21.59
Width (ft)
0.7083333333
Width (in)
8.5
Dimension Details
Hinged within a window mat..
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2017-06-28
Condition Notes
There is brown spotting over much of the left side of the drawing, as well as a particularly dark brown spot in the upper right corner. The ink in the drawing has been smudged in several areas, especially along the roofs of the two buildings, and a larger area near the front door of the hotel.
The piece has been mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.06
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Washington Hotel, D. Miller's Hotel, and Farmer's Bank
Description
Watercolor on paper, showing two three-story buildings on the s.w. corner of E. King Street and S. Duke Street. The first building is colored red, signifying either brick or frame construction; it has a sign over one door that reads "Farmer's Bank". NOT FOUND IN BOX 0066, July 2023
The second building, which is evidently the main subject of the painting, has a gray stone construction and green shuttered windows. A sign over its doorway reads "D. MILLER'S HOTEL"; there is another sign hanging out over the sidewalk, showing a man standing at a table. A third red building is partially visible at the right.
A man is shown standing in the doorway of the hotel, while another walks in front of the bank.
The caption at the bottom of the painting reads 'WASHINGTON HOTEL, EAST KING ST. LANCASTER, PA./"Dare Devil" Dave Miller, Proprietor, about 1830.'
The same group of buildings is shown in P.77.31.06
J.W.W. Loose, The Heritage of Lancaster, pp.74-75.
Height (cm)
16.51
Height (ft)
0.5416666667
Height (in)
6.5
Width (cm)
19.05
Width (ft)
0.625
Width (in)
7.5
Dimension Details
Hinged within a window mat..
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2017-06-28
Condition Notes
The paper was evidently attached to another backing at some point, as pieces of the backing and glue stains are visible on the back, at the four corners.
This piece is currently mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.07
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Ink drawing over pencil sketch of a pair of three-story brick houses, done on a small piece of lined paper. The upper stories of the two buildings are virtually identical; the lower story of the building on the left (with a sign reading "Y.M.C.A. FREE READING ROOMS") has a railed sideways staircase leading up to the front door, which is pedimented and flanked by two columns. The building on the right has a paneled glass front, and a sign on the sidewalk that says "S.H. ZAHM/BOOKS".
Various captions in pencil and ink identify the various buildings and/or their owners. An incomplete building on the left is labeled "Hon Jasper Yeates". The YMCA building has the caption "Judge Chas. Smith" at the bottom and "Built by Judge Chas. Smith" at the top. The second building is labeled "S.H. ZAHM/2nd Hand Book/Book Store" and "Book bindery/Blank Book Manu", indicating the second floor.
This pair of buildings was built by Jasper Yeates between 1783 and 1785, at the corner of S. Queen and W. Mifflin Streets. He intended them to be rental properties, and the southern house was later rented to Yeates' son-in-law.
J.W.W. Loose, The Heritage of Lancaster, pp.74-75.
Height (cm)
10.16
Height (ft)
0.3333333333
Height (in)
4
Width (cm)
15.875
Width (ft)
0.5208333333
Width (in)
6.25
Dimension Details
Hinged within a window mat..
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2017-06-28
Condition Notes
The edges of the paper are slightly worn. There are two 1/4" tears on the right side, one about 3/4" from the upper corner, and one about 1" from the lower corner.
The paper was evidently attached to another backing, as pieces of that backing are still attached to the reverse corners.
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.08
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Pencil sketch on paper, showing Rock Ford and some out-buildings. The house is two stories, frame construction on a stone foundation, with a peaked roof and two chimneys. It has a pedimented front door and a large side porch (apparently the porch extended to three sides of the house, although this is not visible in the drawing). A fence is running across the lower right section of the drawing.
The following information is written in the upper right corner: '"Rockford"/on Conestoga--/Lanc. Co. Pa--/Residence of/Gen' Ed Hand/he died here/Oct. 21. 1882.'
Rockford was the country seat of General Edward Hand. It overlooks the Conestoga River slightly south of Lancaster. It was most likely completed in the early 1790s.
J.W.W. Loose, The Heritage of Lancaster, pp.74-75.
Height (cm)
10.16
Height (ft)
0.3333333333
Height (in)
4
Width (cm)
16.8275
Width (ft)
0.5520833333
Width (in)
6.625
Dimension Details
Hinged within a window mat..
Condition
Good
Condition Date
2017-06-28
Condition Notes
The edges of the paper are slightly browned, and the entire paper shows vertical buckling. There is a stain on the upper edge near the right corner, and a 1/4" tear about one inch from the upper right corner. The remains of a previous backing are still attached to the corners on the reverse.
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.12
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Watercolor on paper of "Old Court House Lancaster" gives a head-on view of a 2-story brick building with four chimneys and a clock/bell tower. A wagon with a team of four horses and a driver a re shown in front of the building. (Written by Scott Sagar.)
The lower right corner is creased and partially detached. What appears to be an early sketch of the top of the bell tower can be seen to the right of painted bell tower. There are glue stains from a previous backing on the corners of the reverse.
The piece is currently mounted in hinged (on the left side) window matting and the area of the paper that shows through the window is slightly darker than the outer edges.
Object ID
P.77.31.15
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
Watercolor on paper of "Plough Tavern. N.E. Cor. W. King & Charlotte. 1881." A 2-story gray stone building with multiple entryways, and green doors and shutters. A tilting lamppost is in front of the building. A sign for Charlotte Street can be seen at the corner of the building on the side facing to the viewer's left.
This building was apparently built in stages over many years, but the earliest elements were from 1745. It was demolished on April 1, 1924. (Written by Scott Sagar.)
There is some buckling along the top edge. Glue stains from a previous backing are visible on the corners of the reverse and have bled through slightly at the two upper corners.
The piece is currently float-mounted in hinged window matting.
Object ID
P.77.31.19
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
Credit
Acquired through the generosity of the James Hale Steinman Foundation, Heritage Center Collection
