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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
992-029
Date Range
1967
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Wintertime at Shand's Bridge. This picturesque "crossing of the Conestoga" is off US 222 at Pinetown Road near the village of Oregon and Conestoga Motor Inn. A Burr-truss type, it was built in 1867 and is 133 feet long.
Date Range
1967
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Manheim Twp. and Upper Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.25 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Mel Horst Photography, Witmer, PA
Condition
Good
Object ID
992-029
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
967-009
Date Range
1968
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Keller's Mill Bridge, known locally as Guy Bard's bridge, this "Cocalico Creek Crossing" is located between Ephrata and Akron. Bard was a leading Pennsylvania jurist, who lived nearby. Built in 1891, the bridge is 76 feet long.
Date Range
1968
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Ephrata Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Mel Horst Studio of Photography, Witmer, PA
Object ID
967-009
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
922-014
Date Range
1984
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Union Meetinghouse, Marietta, built 1817. Oldest public building standing. Erected by founding fathers on west corner of old burying ground for use by the people of all religious denominations. Headquarters of Marietta Restoration Associates.
Date Range
1984
Creator
Abel, Patrick
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Recipient
John Loose, 619 Wyncroft Lane, Apt. #9, Lancaster, Pa. 17603
Sender
Marietta Restoration Associates
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Marietta
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Printer
Dynacolor Graphics, Inc., Miami, FL
Object ID
922-014
Additional Notes
"Please join us. M. R. A. Covered Dish Christmas Social, Thursday Dec. 16, 6:30 P.M. Union Meeting House. M. R. A. will provide the drinks and entree. "
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
976-001
Date Range
1969
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
"Heart of Amishland" - Paradise Bridge and Amish Carriage.
Date Range
1969
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Paradise Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Applied Arts, Witmer
Object ID
976-001
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
928-014
Date Range
1967
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
"Hart of Amishland" Strasburg Railroad "The Road to Paradies" - is America's Oldest Shortline Railroad, founded in 1832. Located on Route 741 at Strasburg - Lancaster County, Pa. - this historic train travels regularly between Strasburg & Paradise, thru beatiful Penna. Dutch Amish farm country.
Date Range
1967
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Strasburg
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Mel Horst, Witmer
Condition
Good
Object ID
928-014
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
984-002
Date Range
1968
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Nolt's Point Mill Bridge. This picturesque "crossing of the Conestoga" is off US Route 222 at Pinetown Road near Village of Oregan and Conestoga Motor Inn. A Burr-truss type, it was built in 1867 and 133 feet long.
Date Range
1968
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Upper Leacock Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Mel Horst Photography, Witmer
Condition
Good
Object ID
984-002
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
913-001
Date Range
1989
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Zion Lutheran Church, 435 Main Street, Akron - 100th Anniversary 1889 - 1989
Date Range
1989
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Akron
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Don Trout Photography, 131-A Third Street, Akron, PA 17501
Condition
Good
Object ID
913-001
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
955-004
Date Range
1980
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
The Pequea Silver Mines about eight miles south of Lancaster on Route 324 were once operated on and off for a period of more than 200 years. Once worked by four tribes of Indians, today the mines may be explored in safety and comfort. The newest attraction to the Silver Mines is Country Music, performed outdoors by well known recording artists and fine local talent. The Pequea Silver Mines invites you to the kick-ff of the 1980 Summer Concert Season May 25 thru Sept. 28.
Date Range
1980
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Conestoga Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Condition
Good
Object ID
955-004
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
999-017
Date Range
1969
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
View of Pennsylvania Dutch farm country.
Date Range
1969
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster County
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Mel Horst Photography, Witmer
Object ID
999-017
Images
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
999-013
Date Range
1969
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Mennonite Meeting House. Two separate Conservative Mennonite "Plain" Sects use and maintain this House of worship. Religious services are held by the groups on alternating Sunday monrings.
Date Range
1969
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Place
Lancaster County
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Mel Horst Photography, Witmer
Object ID
999-013
Images
Less detail

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