The Bowman Technical School was founded by watchmaker Ezra F. Bowman in 1887 to teach the trade of watchmaking and engraving. During World War I, the Bowman Technical School trained soldiers to repair delicate aviation and naval instruments.
Peach Bottom Hotel near former Pennsylvania Railroad station - Lancaster County terminus of Peach Bottom ferry. Torn down or flooded when Conewingo Dam was built.
Provenance
From Museum Storage. Note on envelope: "received 5/9/74 from Chester Co. Archives".
Peach Bottom Hotel near former Pennsylvania Railroad station - Lancaster County terminus of Peach Bottom ferry. Torn down or flooded when Conewingo Dam was built.
Provenance
From Museum Storage. Note on envelope: "received 5/9/74 from Chester Co. Archives".