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Along the streets of old Lancaster

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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1957.
ground Lime Street would resemble a race course with flying sleighs, jingling their strings of bells, and going like old Jehu. Often, on Saturday nights, an inebriated gentleman from the country would recklessly drive up North Queen Street to display the mettle of his mare, and just as regularly he would
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Responsibility
by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1957.
Physical Description
[62]-73 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 61, no. 2
Subjects
Lancaster (Pa.) - History - 19th century.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 61, number 2 (1957), p. 62-73Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.61
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Andrew Ellicott : surveyor of the capital of our nation

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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1950
, than Major Ellicott always appeared to me to be in the faithful execution of the public business committed to his charge." Andrew, son of Joseph Ellicott, was born in Bucks County, January 24, 1754, and became famous as a surveyor, astronomer, scientist and mathematician. While yet a young man, he and
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Responsibility
by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1950
Physical Description
[1]-14 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 54, no. 1
Subjects
Ellicott, Andrew, - 1754-1820.
Surveyors - Pennsylvania.
City planning - Washington (D.C.)
United States - Capital and capitol.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 54, number 1 (1950), p. 1-14Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.54
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The art of photography in Lancaster

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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1947
110 to 119 Penna. Railroad Views 120 to 131 Conestoga River Views 132 Fulton Mill Explosion 133 Exploded Boiler The following stereoscopic views in possession of the Lancaster County Historical Society, were town, Pa., about 1880: View of Marietta from Chickies Rock View from Chickies Rock, looking
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Responsibility
by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1947
Physical Description
[93]- 114 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 51, no. 4
Subjects
Fahnestock, William Baker, - 1804-1886.
Damant, James.
Photography
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Pictorial works.
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Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 51, number 4 (1947), p. 93-114Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.51
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Baron Stiegel and the Muhlenbergs

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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1942
, and an upright citizen. The modern novelist who would defame or vilify such a character and would picture him a common philanderer, to make a book salable, deserves the condemnation of such or- ganizations as the Lancaster County Historical Society, and more, deserves a reproof, even a legal one, from
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Responsibility
by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1942
Physical Description
[154]-155 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 46, no. 6
Subjects
Muhlenberg, Frederick Augustus Conrad, - 1750-1801.
Stiegel, Henry William, - 1729-1785.
Lutheran Church.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 46, number 6 (1942), p. 154-155Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.46
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Bending is not breaking : adaptation and persistence among 19th century Lancaster artisans

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Author
Winpenny, Thomas R.
Date of Publication
c1990.
Call Number
331.794 W776
Responsibility
Thomas R. Winpenny.
ISBN
9780819178756 (cloth : alk. paper)
9780819178763 (paper : alk. paper)
Author
Winpenny, Thomas R.
Place of Publication
Lanham
Publisher
University Press of America,
Date of Publication
c1990.
Physical Description
xviii, 116 p. ; 23 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Chapter: Thriving activity in a growing urban center, Lancaster's 18th century craft tradition ///The Lancaster artisan in 1819, the spectre of depression beyond the golden age /// Lancaster artisans in an industrializing society,1850 /// Changing work techniques as a key to persistence /// Cultural factors as a key to persistence /// The artisan in 1880 , adapting and surviving in a maturing industrial society
Summary
Examines how the industrial revolution affected the lives and work of artisans in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The author seeks to correct the historical assumption that the rise of the factory system brought nothing but misery and hardship by showing how Lancaster weathered the challenge successfully.
Subjects
Artisans - Pennsylvania - Lancaster
Working classes - History
Pennsylvania
Location
Lancaster History Library - Lancaster County
Call Number
331.794 W776
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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1942
� labor here and became the first missionary priest to establish a mission m this sectio�. He later became Superior of the Conewago Mission in Adams County. �60 LANCASTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY ISAAC WHITELOCK #315, 317, 318, etc. a Quaker, was born on November 12, 1712, and evidently came to Lan­
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Responsibility
by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1942
Physical Description
[45]-82 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 46, no. 2 & 3
Subjects
Cookson, Thomas, - 1709-1753.
Graff, Sebastian, - 1711-1763.
Streets - Pennsylvania - Lancaster.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Officials and employees.
Lancaster (Pa.) - Maps.
Hamilton lots (Lancaster, Pa.)
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 46, number 2/3 (1942), p. 45-82Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.46
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A brief history of the Lancaster County Historical Society

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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1956
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.60, no. 1 & 2
Responsibility
by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1956
Physical Description
[1]-31 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 60, no. 1 & 2
Notes
Willson Memorial Building Special Issue.
Subjects
Willson, George B., - 1856-1929.
Rettew, Mary Willson, - 1865-1934.
Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Journal
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.60, no. 1 & 2
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A brief postal history of Lancaster County

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Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Date of Publication
1944
. & Perry., running on the river road to Port Deposit and Perry- ville, Maryland; and the Lanc. & Fred., running through Columbia and York to Frederick, Maryland. Man, never content with the progress he is making, found the speed of the express train "turtle-like" in comparison with the latest invention
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Responsibility
by M. Luther Heisey.
Author
Heisey, M. Luther,
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1944
Physical Description
[1]-37 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 48, no. 1
Subjects
Postal service - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Postmasters.
Postal rates.
Coaching - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 48, number 1 (1944), p. 1-37Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.48
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Business and industry of Lancaster County

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Edition
Centennial editions.
Date of Publication
1998.
Responsibility
edited by Dr. Thomas R. Winpenny and John W.W. Loose.
Edition
Centennial editions.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1998.
Physical Description
342-472 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v.100, no. 4.
Notes
This edition of the journal reprints multiple articles from past journal issues.
Subjects
Business enterprises - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Industries - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County.
Additional Author
Loose, John Ward Willson.
Winpenny, Thomas R.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 100, number 4 (1998), p. 342-472Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.100, no.4
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The career, thoughts, and vivid dreams of 19th century naturalist Simon Snyder Rathvon

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Author
Winpenny, Thomas R.
Date of Publication
2002.
Responsibility
by Thomas R. Winpenny.
Author
Winpenny, Thomas R.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society ,
Date of Publication
2002.
Physical Description
p.140-155 : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
In: Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society v.104, no.3
Subjects
Rathvon, Simon Snyder, - 1812-1891.
Naturalists - Pennsylvania - Lancaster County
Lancaster County (Pa.) - Biography.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 104, number 3 (2002), p. 140-155Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.104, no.3
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