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Collection
George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, Series 4
Title
George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, Series 4 Railroads
Object ID
MG0545_Series04
Date Range
1833-1896
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George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, Series 4
Title
George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, Series 4 Railroads
Description
The documents in MG0545, Series 4 represent the business of the City of Lancaster related to the Columbia and Philadelphia Railroad and the Pennsylvania Railroad, including correspondence, invoices and a petition.
System of Arrangement
This collection is organized into series:
Series 1 Market Houses
Series 2 Fire Department
Series 3 Bridges
Series 4 Railroads
Series 5 Lamps and Lighting
Series 6 Relief Fund
Series 7 Administrative Records
Date Range
1833-1896
Creation Date
1833-1896
Year Range From
1833
Year Range To
1896
Creator
Lancaster (Pa.)
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 11
People
Ihling, Charles C.
Flick, Henry
Zimmerman, John
Subjects
Business records
Columbia-Philadelphia Railroad
Invoices
Lancaster (Pa.)
Pennsylvania Railroad
Petitions
Railroads
Search Terms
Business records
Columbia and Philadelphia Railroad
Correspondence
Finding aids
Invoices
Lancaster
Letters
Manuscript groups
Pennsylvania Railroad
Petitions
Railroads
Extent
1 box, 4 folders, .1 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0545_Series04
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory
Related Item Notes
Lancaster City Archives
George and Rhonda Andreadis Collection of Lancaster City Records, MG0545
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions. Original documents may be used. Please contact research@lancasterhistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-545, Series 4
Other Number
MG-545, Series 4
Classification
MG0545
Description Level
Series
Custodial History
Note: These documents are mostly administrative records, not permanent records, and were likely purged by the city offices when they were no longer needed. We are fortunate that they survived as they contain details about Lancaster's past.
Collection was organized and rehoused by JP, Summer 2011.
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Collection
Whitson & Sproul Collection
Title
Whitson & Sproul Collection
Object ID
MG0151
Date Range
1847-1869
Business cards Business records Christiana Coal Columbia Correspondence Drumore Twp. Dunwoody, Philadelphia Finding aids Grain Guardians Ledgers Letters Lumber Manor Twp. Manuscript groups Philadelphia Railroad Probate records Receipts Sadsbury Forge Sadsbury Twp. Stocks Strasburg Tobacco Vetterlein Co
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Collection
Whitson & Sproul Collection
Title
Whitson & Sproul Collection
Description
This collection consists of business records for Whitson & Sproul of Christiana, Lancaster County and documents related to estate settlements. The business records include a ledger, letters and statements concerning the sale and purchase of various materials. One letter mentions the 1860 election of "Old Abe." The receipts and court documents consist primarily of receipts, releases, and sale agreements relating to the settlement of the estates of James Sproul and Moses Whitson.
Date Range
1847-1869
Year Range From
1847
Year Range To
1869
Date of Accumulation
1847-1869
Creator
Whitson & Sproul
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives South
Storage Wall
Side 04
People
Armstrong, James
Aulthouse, George
Boyd, John A.
Brady, John
Brown, Jeremiah
Coates, Lindley
Collins, Eliza
Collins, James
Cooper, James
Cooper, John
Dickinson, Joseph C.
Frame, Benjamin
Hamilton, T. J.
Hawthorn, G. C.
Hess, J. G.
Iddings, Harriet J.
Irwin, Ellis P.
Irwin, George W.
Johnston, James
Johnston, Robert
Lefever, Daniel
Lewis, Samuel
Lincoln, Abraham
May, Daniel W.
Meiditch, John
Moore, Jeremiah
Morrison, George
Paxson, Elma E.
Paxson, Franklin G.
Paxson, Latitia Ann
Pownall, Joseph
Pownall, Moses
Pusey, John
Retzer, John
Rohrer, J. S.
Roland, John
Russel, John N.
Smith, Edward K.
Sproul, Annie
Sproul, Charles N.
Sproul, James
Steele, Margaret
Steele, William W.
Thompson, Jesse
Whitson, Jacob T.
Whitson, Micah
Whitson, Moses
Wright, James
Subjects
Business records
Letters
Probate records
Search Terms
Agreements
Bart Twp.
Boldin and Wartmun
Business cards
Business records
Christiana
Coal
Columbia
Correspondence
Drumore Twp.
Dunwoody, Philadelphia
Finding aids
Grain
Guardians
Ledgers
Letters
Lumber
Manor Twp.
Manuscript groups
Philadelphia Railroad
Probate records
Receipts
Sadsbury Forge
Sadsbury Twp.
Stocks
Strasburg
Tobacco
Vetterlein Co.
West Philadelphia Railroad
Whitson and Sproul
Widows
Extent
1 box, 2 folders, .25 cubic ft.
Object Name
Archive
Language
English
Object ID
MG0151
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Whitson & Sproul Collection (MG0151), Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
No restrictions.
Copyright
Collection may not be photocopied. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at research@lancasterhistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-151
Classification
MG0151
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
The collection was cataloged and the finding aid was prepared in 1998-1999 by DT. Added to database 29 September 2021.
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The Columbia-Philadelphia Railroad and its successor

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Author
Wilson, William Hasell,
Date of Publication
1985.
Call Number
385 W754
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by William Hasell Wilson ; with introduction by Morris M. Green, Jr.
ISBN
0933788460 (pbk.)
Author
Wilson, William Hasell,
Uniform Title
Reminiscences of a railroad engineer
Place of Publication
York, PA
Publisher
American Canal & Transportation Center,
Date of Publication
1985.
Physical Description
72 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Notes
Reprint. Originally published: Reminiscences of a railroad engineer. 1896. With new front matter and some minor deletions.
Bibliography: p. 66.
Subjects
Pennsylvania Railroad - History.
Columbia-Philadelphia Railroad.
Columbia (Pa.) - History.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
385 W754
Websites
https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=umn.31951002322001g&view=1up&seq=9
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James Buchanan, "Big wheel" of the railroads

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Author
Sprout, Oliver S.
Date of Publication
1952.
receiving a charter to construct the Columbia, Lancaster and Philadelphia Railroad, capitalized for $650,000, with permission to in- crease that figure to one million dollars. (5) Included in that group were James Buchanan, General George Porter, member of the Legislature, and Amos Ellmaker, all of
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Responsibility
by Oliver S. Sprout.
Author
Sprout, Oliver S.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1952.
Physical Description
[21]-34 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 56, no. 2
Subjects
Buchanan, James, - 1791-1868.
Columbia, Lancaster and Philadelphia Railroad (Pa.)
Harrisburg, Portsmouth, Mt. Joy and Lancaster Railroad Company (Pa.)
Pennsylvania Railroad.
Canals - Pennsylvania
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 56, number 2 (1952), p. 21-34Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.56
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Memoranda concerning the Columbia and Philadelphia Railroad, etc

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Author
Wright, Samuel C.
Date of Publication
1917
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.21
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Responsibility
by Col. Samuel C. Wright.
Author
Wright, Samuel C.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1917
Physical Description
8-10 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 21, no. 1
Summary
The article discusses the choice of the path of this railway in the 1820's in Pennsylvania.
Subjects
Columbia-Philadelphia Railroad.
Railroads - Pennsylvania.
Location
Lancaster History Library - Journal
Call Number
974.9 L245 v.21
Websites
https://archive.org/details/historicalpapers21lanc/page/n21?q=journal+of+the+lancaster+county+historical+society
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Paradise, O Paradise

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Author
Wright, Samuel.
Date of Publication
1914
: Paradise, O Paradise / by Samuel Wright. Primary Material: Book Subject(s): Mifflin, Samuel W. (Samuel Wright), 1805-1885. Scott, Joshua. Columbia-Philadelphia Railroad. Railroads--Pennsylvania. Logging--Pennsylvania. Paradise (Lancaster County, Pa.) Publisher: Lancaster, Pa. : Lancaster County Historical
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Responsibility
by Samuel Wright.
Author
Wright, Samuel.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1914
Physical Description
42-51 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 18, no. 2
Summary
A narrative beginning with the building of the Columbia and Philadelphia Railroad and how it passed near Paradise, PA. The author then describes the timber industry and how the timber from northern Pennsylvania was brought by river and canal to Marietta ,Columbia , and further south.
Subjects
Mifflin, Samuel W. - 1805-1885.
Scott, Joshua.
Columbia-Philadelphia Railroad.
Railroads - Pennsylvania.
Logging - Pennsylvania.
Paradise (Lancaster County, Pa.)
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 18, number 2 (1914), p. 42-51Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.18
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Petition

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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Object ID
Tav 1835 F27 I02
Date Range
1835
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Collection
Liquor License Papers
Title
Liquor License Papers
Date Range
1835
Year
1835
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Container
Box 0011
People
Eichholtz, Henry
Lemon, Mr.
Subcategory
Documentary Artifact
Search Terms
Columbia and Philadelphia Railroad
Liquor license
Petitions
Philadelphia Turnpike
Strasburg Twp.
Taverns
Place
Strasburg Twp.
Object Name
Petition
Language
English
Condition
Excellent
Object ID
Tav 1835 F27 I02
Box Number
011
Additional Notes
Being built by Mr. Lemon.
Located on the Columbia and Philadelphia railroad at the intersection of the same with the Philadelphia turnpike. (It being the first water station from the city of Lancaster)
Petition granted.
April term.
Signers of Petition: Henry Brackbill, Robert McIlvain, Isaac B. [Bunoney], Philip Foster, John C. Lefever, Daniel L. Esbenshade, John Slaymaker, A. K. Witmer, Joseph S. Lefever, Jacob Frantz, Henry Sherts, Henry Keneagy, Daniel Lefever.
1 item, 1 piece
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Request at Reference Desk; photocopy made by staff member.
Classification
RG 02-00 0602
Description Level
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Plan

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Collection
Land Records Collection
Title
Plan of Chestnut Street Tract owned by A. H. Brenneman and Jesse Landis, Esqrs.
Object ID
MG0304_FramedDeed#9
Date Range
ca. 1850
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Land Records Collection
Title
Plan of Chestnut Street Tract owned by A. H. Brenneman and Jesse Landis, Esqrs.
Description
"Lancaster City Lots." Plan of Chestnut Street Tract owned by A. H. Brenneman and Jesse Landis, Esqrs. Plan by J. E. Rigart, Surveyor. Circa 1850. Situated between the Columbia and Philadelphia Railroad line and Grove's Town Road and includes Walnut Street, Fulton Street, Chestnut Street, Marion Street, Ann Street, Marshall Street, and Franklin Street. Shows properties of Peter Long, Locomotive Works, John Black, Lefevre, Mrs. Corie, John N. Lane, and Dennis Marion. Color drawing of a house right of center. Framed by Darmstaetter's. Printed on thin brown linen.
Date Range
ca. 1850
Creation Date
circa 1850
Creator
Rigart, J. E.
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
Archives West
Storage Cabinet
Framed Items Bin
People
Black, John
Brenneman, A. H.
Corie, Mrs.
Landis, Jesse
Lane, John N.
Long, Peter
Marion, Dennis
Rigart, J. E.
Subjects
Grid plans (City planning)
Search Terms
Ann Street
Chestnut Street
Columbia and Philadelphia Railroad
Franklin Street
Fulton Street
Grofftown Road
Lancaster
Land records
Maps
Marion Street
Marshall Street
Plans
Walnut Street
Extent
1 item, framed
Object Name
Plan
Language
English
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2023-10-30
Condition Notes
Condition is fair with old tape repairs and minor losses at center and lower right corner.
Object ID
MG0304_FramedDeed#9
Location of Originals
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Notes
Preferred Citation: Title or description of item, date (day, month, year), Collection Title (MG#), Series #, Box #, Folder #, (or Object ID), LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. URL if applicable. Date accessed (day, month, year).
Access Conditions / Restrictions
This item may be viewed by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
This item may be photographed. Please direct questions to Research Center Staff at Research@LancasterHistory.org.
Permission for reproduction and/or publication must be obtained in writing from LancasterHistory. Persons wishing to publish any material from this site must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants of copyright or other use restrictions. Publication fees may apply.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2005.MG0304.Fr9
Classification
MG0304
Description Level
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Report of surveys made to avoid the inclined plane upon and for the improvement of the Eastern Division of the Columbia and Philadelphia Rail Road, by order of the Canal Commissioners of the state of Pennsylvania

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Author
Campbell, H. R.
Date of Publication
1837.
Call Number
385 C188
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Responsibility
by H.R. Campbell.
Author
Campbell, H. R.
Place of Publication
Philadelphia
Publisher
Printed by A. Seyfert & Co.,
Date of Publication
1837.
Physical Description
14 p. ; 23 cm.
Notes
"January 1837."
Subjects
Columbia-Philadelphia Railroad.
Railroads - Pennsylvania
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
385 C188
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Riding on the Columbia and Philadelphia Railroad

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Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Date of Publication
1931.
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Responsibility
by William Frederic Worner.
Author
Worner, William Frederic.
Place of Publication
Lancaster, Pa
Publisher
Lancaster County Historical Society,
Date of Publication
1931.
Physical Description
89-95 p. ; 23 cm.
Series
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 35, no. 4
Subjects
Columbia-Philadelphia Railroad.
Contained In
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society. Volume 35, number 4 (1931), p. 89-95Lancaster History Library - Journal974.9 L245 v.35
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