Stevens Trade School, Lancaster. "The Thaddeus Stevens Industrial School is located near the edge of town, just south of East King Street. This institution for needy and orphaned boys was erected by the state in 1909 on the estate of Thaddeus Stevens, willed for such a purpose."
Message: "Hi Mom, Here's a picture of where I go to school, (main building) Got my car in shop this week replacing the water-pump, should see this week-end if I get it finished by then. Love, Dick"
Historic Witmer Bridge - Built 1799. This, one of the oldest, largest and most picturesque bridges in the country, crosses Conestoga Creek. It was built by Abraham Witmer at his own expense, in 1799-1800 and sold by him to the county; it bears an inscription describing Mr. Witmer as "one of the prominent and public-spirited citizens of the county."
The American News Company, New York, Leipzig, Dresden.
Condition
Good
Object ID
992-007
Additional Notes
"Dear Little Honey, I surely think it is soon time you turn your face towards home. Mamma cannot wait much longer to see her dear little son. Kisses & love, Mamma" and "From Papa" written on front.