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Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Keystone House Hotel in Rothsville
Object ID
985-003
Date Range
before 1907
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Keystone House Hotel in Rothsville
Description
Keystone House, Rothsville, Pa., H. M. Rettew, proprietor. Located at the corner of Church Street and Main Street. Color tinted.
Date Range
before 1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
McQuate, Martha
Landis, G. G.
Rettew, H. M.
Recipient
Miss Martha McQuate, Lincoln, Pa.
Subject
Postcards
Classification
985-003
Search Terms
Rothsville, Warwick Twp.
Keystone House
Hotels
Place
Warwick Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
G. G. Landis
Condition
Good
Object ID
985-003
Additional Notes
Postmarked May 14, 1923
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.Lahr
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Students of Rothsville Central School in 1908
Object ID
985-004
Date Range
1908
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Students of Rothsville Central School in 1908
Description
Students of Rothsville Central School, 1908. Mr. Zimmerman, teacher, is standing at left of third row. To his left if Victor Hallacher. Back row, left to right: Royal Haines, Ruth Royer, Esther Martin, Mame Hess, Erla Witmer, unidentified. Third row, left to right, beginning to the right of Victor Hallacher: Elam Witmer, Eddie Grube, Katie Royer, Nora Kready, Elsie Martin, Blanche Leeking, unidentified, Elsie Conrad, Harry Zook, unidentified, Estella Hackman. Second row, left to right: Phares Fry, [Harvey] Kissinger, Edna Fry, [Lizzie] Oberholtzer, Elsie Birkenbine, unidentified, Kathryn Royer, Gertie Frymyer, Ray Grube, Warren Leeking. First row, left to right: Luke Royer, Walter Behmer, unidentified, [Alvin] Weaver, unidentified, Chester Adams, Charles Zook, Jeff Musser.
Katie Royer was the daughter of Christian Royer and Isabella Habecker. Kathryn Royer was the daughter of George Royer and Cora Sweigart.
Date Range
1908
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
People
Hallacher, Victor
Haines, Royal
Royer, Ruth
Martin, Esther
Hess, Mame
Witmer, Erla
Witmer, Elam
Grube, Eddie
Royer, Katie
Kready, Nora
Martin, Elsie
Leeking, Blanche
Conrad, Elsie
Hackman, Estella
Zook, Harry
Fry, Phares
Kissinger, Harvey
Fry, Edna
Oberholtzer, Lizzie
Birkenbine, Elsie
Royer, Kathryn
Frymyer, Gertie
Grube, Ray
Leeking, Warren
Royer, Luke
Behmer, Walter
Weaver, Alvin
Adams, Chester
Zook, Charles
Musser, Jeff
Recipient
Miss Elsie Martin, Millway, Lanc. Co.
Subject
Postcards
Classification
985-004
Search Terms
Rothsville, Warwick Twp.
Rothsville Central School
Students
Place
Warwick Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Object ID
985-004
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.Lahr
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Postcard of the square in Lititz
Object ID
920-058
Date Range
1989
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Postcard of the square in Lititz
Description
Main Street in historic Lititz, Pa., featuring the square with its flowing fountain and lovely flowers. Looking east showing Commonwealth National Bank.
Date Range
1989
Creator
Horst, Melvin J.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Studio
Mel Horst Photography
Recipient
Debra Smith, 1821 S. Club Drive, Wellington, FL 33414
Sender
Ruth
Subject
Postcards
Classification
920-058
Search Terms
Commonwealth National Bank
Automobiles
Cars
Town squares
Place
Lititz
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5 inches
Publisher
Mel Horst Photography, Witmer, Pennsylvania
Object ID
920-058
Additional Notes
Postmarked 18 September 1995
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.033
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Harvesting tobacco at Grandview Farm
Object ID
972-071
Date Range
1910
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Harvesting tobacco at Grandview Farm
Description
Real photo postcard. Harvesting tobacco at Grandview Farm, Lancaster.
Date Range
1910
Creator
Deatrick, Eugene P.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subject
Postcards
Classification
972-071
Search Terms
Farmnig
Tobacco
Grandview Farm
Place
Manheim Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
James E. Hess, Box 1402, Lancaster, PA
Printer
Dexter Press, West Nyack, NY
Object ID
972-071
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.039
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
927-011
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Real photo postcard. Church Street, Quarryville
Year Range From
1906
Year Range To
1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subject
Postcards
Classification
927-011
Search Terms
Streets
Quarryville
Place
Quarryville
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
James E. Hess, Box 1402, Lancaster, PA
Printer
Dexter Press, West Nyack, NY
Object ID
927-011
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.039
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Lady Gay paddleboat at Witmer's Bridge
Object ID
992-061
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Lady Gay paddleboat at Witmer's Bridge
Description
Real photo postcard. Lady Gay paddleboat at Witmer's Bridge on the Conestoga River
Year Range From
1906
Year Range To
1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subject
Postcards
Classification
992-061
Search Terms
Lady Gay
Paddle boats
Paddle steamers
Witmer's Bridge
Conestoga River
Bridges
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
The Lancaster, PA., Photo Supply House
Object ID
992-061
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.039
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Science building at Franklin and Marshall College
Object ID
911-011-126
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Science building at Franklin and Marshall College
Description
Lancaster, Pa., Science building at Franklin and Marshall College.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subject
Postcards
Classification
911-011-126
Search Terms
Franklin and Marshall College
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
The Hugh C. Leighton Co., Portland, Maine
Object ID
911-011-126
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.039
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-018-050
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Stehli Silk Mill, largest silk mill in the world when it was built.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subject
Postcards
Classification
911-018-050
Search Terms
Stehli Silk Mill
Factories
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Ike Steinfeldt, Lancaster, PA
Object ID
911-018-050
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.039
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
The Long Home
Object ID
911-014-034
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
The Long Home
Description
Real photo postcard. The Long Home, Marietta Avenue, Lancaster.
Year Range From
1906
Year Range To
1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subject
Postcards
Classification
911-014-034
Search Terms
Long Home, The
Retirement communities
Long-term care facilities
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
The Lancaster, PA., Photo Supply House
Object ID
911-014-034
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.039
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Lancaster Theological Seminary
Object ID
911-011-127
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Title
Lancaster Theological Seminary
Description
Theological Seminary - Lancaster, Penna. Originally founded in 1825 at Carlisle, Penna. by the German Reformed Church, the school moved to several other neighboring towns before being housed in the present structure in 1893. Because of a synod merger in 1934, the name was changed to Theological Seminary of the Evangelical and Reformed Church.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subject
Postcards
Classification
911-011-127
Search Terms
Lancaster Theological Seminary
Seminaries
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Mehl Advertising Service, 545 Pacific Ave., York, Pa.
Printer
Plastichrome by Colourpicture Publishers, Inc., Boston, MA
Object ID
911-011-127
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Accession Number
2023.039
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-004-015
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
West King Street, Lancaster. Night view.
Provenance
Gift of Marian Shatto
Year Range From
1909
Year Range To
1914
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Search Terms
East King Street
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Ike Steinfeldt, Lancaster, PA
Printer
Curt Teich, Chicago
Object ID
911-004-015
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-014-033
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
The Long Home, Marietta Avenue, Lancaster.
Provenance
Gift of Alvin Shaut
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Recipient
Mr. Alex Day, Federal St. Extention, Allegheny, PA
Sender
W. H. K.
Subject
Postcards
Classification
911-014-033
Search Terms
Long Home, The
Retirement communities
Long-term care facilities
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Printer
The Hugh C. Leighton Co., Portland, Maine
Object ID
911-014-033
Additional Notes
Message: "If you want any more postals you had better write to me. Lititz, Pa., W. H. K."
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-013-035
Date Range
1954
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
St. Joseph's Hospital, College Avenue, Lancaster.
Provenance
Gift of Alvin Shaut
Date Range
1954
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Search Terms
St. Joseph Hospital
Hospitals
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
I. Steinfeldt, Lancaster, PA
Printer
Curt Teich, Chicago
Object ID
911-013-035
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
911-011-124
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Stevens Trade School, Lancaster. "The Thaddeus Stevens Industrial School is located near the edge of town, just south of East King Street. This institution for needy and orphaned boys was erected by the state in 1909 on the estate of Thaddeus Stevens, willed for such a purpose."
Provenance
Gift of Alvin Shaut
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Recipient
Mrs. James F. Snyder, 127 West Main St., Reynoldsville, PA
Sender
Dick [Snyder]
Search Terms
Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
Place
Lancaster
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
Mebane Greeting Card Co., Wilkes-Barre, PA
Printer
Colourpictures Publishers, Inc., Boston, MA
Object ID
911-011-124
Additional Notes
Message: "Hi Mom, Here's a picture of where I go to school, (main building) Got my car in shop this week replacing the water-pump, should see this week-end if I get it finished by then. Love, Dick"
Postmarked Lancaster, February 27, 1962
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
974-057
Date Range
c. 1907
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Looking across the Susquehanna River at Pequea, PA.
Date Range
c. 1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Recipient
Mrs. Ida Keiper, Landisville, Penna.
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
Susquehanna River
Pequea, Martic Twp.
Place
Martic Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5 inches
Object ID
974-057
Additional Notes
"Here spending the day. Bird."
Postmarked August 19, 1907, Shoff, PA and Landisville, PA
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
964-024
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
The Willows Covered Bridge. Located along U. S. Route 30, 6 miles east of Lancaster, Pa. This 108 year-old covered wooden bridge was moved to, and rebuilt over, the stream at the Amish Farm & House in 1962 - 1963. Beatifully restored as a Historical Landmark.
Creator
Hess, James E.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
The Willows
Covered bridges
Place
East Lampeter Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5 inches
Publisher
James E. Hess, Box 1402, Lancaster, Pa.
Printer
Dexter Press, West Nyack, New York
Object ID
964-024
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
920-057
Date Range
c. 1907
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Trolley terminus of the Conestoga Traction Company, North Broad Street.
Date Range
c. 1907
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
Trolleys
North Broad Street
Conestoga Traction Company
Place
Lititz
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 5 inches
Printer
Express Printing Company
Object ID
920-057
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Collection
Covered Bridge Safari Album
Object ID
A-65-01-07
Date Range
April 5, 2003
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Covered Bridge Safari Album
Description
Wenger's Mill covered bridge, also called Rose Hill covered bridge, built in 1849 by Henry Zook. Located on Log Cabin Road, just off of Rose Hill Road. Post card.
Provenance
Photographs of a 2003 Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society bridge safari.
Date Range
April 5, 2003
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Covered bridges
Creeks
Log Cabin Road
Mills
Rose Hill Bridge
Rose Hill Road
Wenger's Mill
Wenger's Mill Bridge
West Earl Twp.
Place
West Earl Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 4.5 inches
Object ID
A-65-01-07
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Collection
Covered Bridge Safari Album
Object ID
A-65-01-09
Date Range
2003
  1 image  
Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Covered Bridge Safari Album
Description
Wenger's Mill covered bridge, also called Rose Hill covered bridge, built in 1849 by Henry Zook. Located on Log Cabin Road, just off of Rose Hill Road. Postcard of painting by Louise Frank.
Provenance
Photographs of a 2003 Theodore Burr Covered Bridge Society bridge safari.
Date Range
2003
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Frank, Louise
Zook, Henry
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Bridges
Conestoga Creek
Covered bridges
Creeks
Log Cabin Road
Paintings
Postcards
Rose Hill Bridge
Rose Hill Road
Sleighs
Snow
Wenger's Mill Bridge
West Earl Twp.
Place
West Earl Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.5 x 4.5 inches
Object ID
A-65-01-09
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Collection
Postcard Collection
Object ID
956-006
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Object Name
Postcard
Collection
Postcard Collection
Description
Haldeman Mansion. "Chiques Marietta" printed on front of card. "Mary Haldeman Schock" written on back.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Subcategory
Written Communication T&E
Search Terms
Haldeman Mansion
Place
Conoy Twp.
Object Name
Postcard
Print Size
3.25 x 5.5 inches
Publisher
A. M. Diechler, Lancaster, PA
Condition
Good
Object ID
956-006
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