Left to right: Lloyd Blinco, Herbert Krone, unidentified, and John B. Sollenberger at the Hershey Estates Party for Krone. Krone was Lancaster New Era newspaper police reporter.
Left to right: Gen. Daniel B. Strickler, Mrs. Bernie D. Johnson, Mayor Thomas J. Monaghan of Lancaster, and Col. Bernie D. Johnson at a wreath laying ceremony at the grave of President James Buchanan at Woodward Hill Cemetery in Lancaster.
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From MG-29 The General Daniel B. Strickler Collection
Front facade of Wheatland. Note on back: "Dignity and grace are notable in the mansion Buchanan bought for $6250 in 1848 while Secretary of State in Polk's cabinet. With his niece Harriet Lane who was his White House hostess and companion to the end of his days, he entertained here frequently. Problems of state were dealt with during conferences in the spacious library. Buchanan died at Wheatland on June 1st, 1868 at the age of 77. Many original furnishings remain."
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Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
Front facade of Wheatland. Cropped with the following caption: "Wheatland, the gracious 19th century mansion of President James Buchanan, is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Hoop-skirted guides and much of Buchanan's furniture, china, and silver greet today's visitor at the home, open daily April through November and during selected witner dates. wheatland in one of eight historic homes open to visitors in Lancaster County." Photo Credit: Pennsylvania Dutch Visitors Bureau.
Provenance
Photographs from the James Buchanan Foundation institutional archives.
