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The ark : a famous last century mansion

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Author
Hensel, Leander T.
Date of Publication
1898
%20Journal%20Project/PDF%20Biblio%20Info/Pwebrecon.cgi.txt Author: Hensel, Leander T. Title: The ark : a famous last century mansion / by Leander T. Hensel. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Barr family. Ark (Quarryville, Pa.) Architecture--Pennsylvania--Quarryville. Mansions--Pennsylvania--Quarryville
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Responsibility
by Leander T. Hensel.
Author
Hensel, Leander T.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1898
Physical Description
[146]-156 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 2, no. 5
Summary
This article concerns a house built in 1790 by Martin Barr in Quarryville, PA. "...the old structure to which I ask your brief attention commands interest and has the charm of novelty. Situated in the northern end of the borough of Quarryville, perched on a slight hill, stands a large stone building, known for many years as 'The Ark', and the hill on which it stands as 'Mount Ararat.' These names, it is said, were given by a noted wag of his day, named Longenecker, soon after the house was built."
Notes
"Between 140-150 N Church Street, Quarryville, PA 17566. The Ark is an old stone building that remains one of the most intriguing structures in the Southern End of Lancaster County. This mansion, erected in 1791 by Martin Barr, was one of several buildings that he built around that time period and still stands today on Mount Ararat. The house was centrally located on the property owned by Martin Barr at the time. The structure was made mostly of strong walnut wood; the walls were twenty-four inches thick and a hallway twelve feet wide! The Ark was in existence before Quarryville came to be and the area was instead known as Barrs Quarries until 1833. Abram Barr inherited the Ark after Martin Barr passed away. Many years later after the grandchildren of Martin Barr died off the estate was divided and sold. The Ark was bought and became Hotel Quarryville." [from https://southernlancasterchamber.org/history/]
Subjects
Barr family.
Ark (Quarryville, Pa.)
Architecture - Pennsylvania - Quarryville.
Mansions - Pennsylvania - Quarryville.
Historic buildings - Pennsylvania - Quarryville.
Quarryville (Pa.) - History.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 2, number 5 (1898), p. 146-156Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.2
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The early history of Quarryville Borough : articles extracted from the Quarryville Sun of October 1902 through March 1903

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Author
Hensel, Leander T.
Date of Publication
1984
Call Number
974.815 QUAR H526
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by Leander T. Hensel.
Author
Hensel, Leander T.
Place of Publication
Photocopy
Date of Publication
1984
Physical Description
[59 p.] ; 29 cm.
Notes
"Compiled by A. Hunter Rineer, November 1984."
Title of each article varies.
Subjects
Newspapers - Pennsylvania - Quarryville
Quarryville (Pa.) - History
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
974.815 QUAR H526
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Print, Photographic

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/868f29a9-62fa-40a0-9858-971607883600
Collection
General Collection
Object ID
3-05-01-09
Date Range
July 27, 1906
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Probably dedication of Atglen & Susquehanna Low Grade Railroad, July 27, 1906, near Quarryville. John W. Hensel, Jr., is driving in last spike, with crowd of workers, also one woman and several boys, observing. John Hendrie was master of ceremony. Identofied are (first row, left to right ): John Strimmel, Anna Atcheson, John Hendrie, Owen Bremmer (blacksmith who made the hammer and spike ), George W. Hensel, Jr. (driving the spike ), Alex Hendrie, Leander T. Hensel, Samuel Bair, Ezra B. J. R. L. Atcheson, Richard Rohrer, Jerry Regan, John Cassidy, Dean Oatman, A. S. Harkness, (second row ) BenjaminCochran, Barney Myres, Charlie Timanus, Vernon Harkness. Remainder of the group, laborers. ( 2 identical photographs )
Date Range
July 27, 1906
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Strimmel, John
Atcheson, Anna
Hendrie, John
Bremmer, Owen
Hensel, George W. Jr.
Hendrie, Alex
Hensel, Leander T.
Bair, Samuel
Fritz, Ezra B.
Atcheson, J. R. L.
Rohrer, Richard
Regan, Jerry
Cassidy, John
Oatman, Dean
Harkness, A. S.
Cochran, Benjamin
Myres, Barney
Timanus, Charlie
Harkness, Vernon
Studio
Lancaster Photo Supply House
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Railroads
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
14 x 11 inches
Object ID
3-05-01-09
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Print, Photographic

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Collection
General Collection
Object ID
2-14-05-05
Date Range
1906
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Object Name
Print, Photographic
Collection
General Collection
Description
Driving the last spike on the low grade freight line, possibly the Susquehanna and Atglen. First row left to right: John Strimmel, Anna Atcheson, John Hendrie, Owen Bremmer - blacksmith who made the hammer and spike, George W. Hensel Jr. - hammering last spike, Alex Hendrie, Leander T. Hensel, Samuel Bair, Ezra B. Fritz, J. R. L. Atcheson, Richard Rohrer, Jerry Regan, John Cassidy, Dean Oatman, A. S. Harkness. Second row: Benjamin Cocharan, Barney Myers, Charlie Timanus, Vernon Harkness. Remainder of the group is Italian or African American railroad laborers.
Date Range
1906
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
People
Atcheson, Anna
Atcheson, J. R. L.
Bair, Samuel
Bremmer, Owen
Cassidy, John
Cochran, Benjamin
Fritz, Ezra B.
Harkness, A. S.
Harkness, Vernon
Hendrie, Alex
Hendrie, John
Hensel, George W.
Hensel, Leander T.
Myers, Barney
Oatman, Dean
Regan, Jerry
Rohrer, Richard
Strimmel, John
Timanus, Charlie
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Blacksmiths
Hammers
Persons of color
Railroads
Spikes
Susquehanna & Atglen Railroad
Object Name
Print, Photographic
Print Size
6 x 8 inches
Object ID
2-14-05-05
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Probate

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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Object ID
Ren 1898 F100
Date Range
1898
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Collection
Renunciations
Title
Renunciations
Description
Renunciations are papers filed in the Orphans' Court by executors of an estate who do not wish to administer that estate. They show the name of the decedent, the decedent's place of residence, the name of the person renouncing administration, the name of the replacement administrator to be appointed, and date. The relationship between the decedent, the executor, and the administrator is usually shown. Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
System of Arrangement
Arranged chronologically and then alphabetically within each year.
Date Range
1898
Date of Accumulation
1762-1820, 1821-1842, 1880-1906
Year
1898
Creator
Register of Wills
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Container
Box 0019
People
Roberts, Joshua
Aument, H. H.
Rohrer, T. M.
Raul, E. J. R.
Aument, John G.
Hensel, Leander T.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Renunciation
Quarryville
Place
Quarryville
Extent
12 cubic feet
Object Name
Probate
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Object ID
Ren 1898 F100
Box Number
019
Associated Material
Administrators Accounts
Miscellaneous Orphans' Court Papers
Additional Notes
Renouncers: Aument, H. H.; Rohrer, T. M.; Raul, E. J. R.; Aument, John G.; (signature illegible).
Administrator: Hensel, Leander T.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restricted use of original. A photocopy will be made for patron use.
Classification
RG 03-00 0115
Description Level
Item
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