Prepared by Monique Bourque, Nancy K. Zeigler, Bernard L.Herman, Rebecca J. Sides.
Place of Publication
Newark, Del
Publisher
Center for Architecture and Engineering, University of Delaware,
Date of Publication
1990.
Physical Description
v. 93 p. ; 29 cm.
Notes
Photocopy.
Contents
The Architectural Context of the Lancaster County Almshouse and Hospital: Setting and Current Appearance Construction Changes in the Structure Early Almshouses and Hospitals of the Lower Delaware Valley / The Social and Cultural Context of the Lancaster County Almshouse and Hospital: English Antecedents and Early Pennsylvania Poor Relief General Functions of the Almshouse The Almshouse and the Community Occupants of the Almshouse Conclusions / Recommendations for Future Use.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 524-528) and index.
Contents
Influential historical events -- The beginning in Rechbergreuthen -- Life in Ditzingen -- The trip to the new world -- The arrival -- Settlement in Pennsylvania -- Genealogy of the Hans Jerg Brendlinger family -- Genealogy of Conrad Brendlinger -- Genealogy of Joseph Brendlinger, Jr. -- Genealogy of John George Brendlinger -- The Pennsylvania German language -- Education and technology -- The return trip to the homeland.
