The George Steinman Papers, Series 1 contains an album, compiled by George Steinman, with many photographs of buildings, tombstones, monuments and scenes of Lancaster city and county. Ephemera and newspaper articles are among the photographs. Represented in the album are Postlethwaite's Tavern, hotels and taverns, fire houses, the Conestoga massacre, churches, cemeteries, Ephrata Cloister, prominent citizens and their homes, Stehli Silk Mill, and schools. The four boxes contain orginal correspondence, documents, photographs and ephemera or and pertaining to the same subject matter as the album.
The George Steinman Papers, Series 2 is a collection of original correspondence, documents, photographs, and ephemera primarily compiled by George Steinman. The contents of Series 2 represent Lancaster city and county events, prominent citizens, buildings, monuments, churches, cemeteries, schools, and businesses. Most of what Steinman collected relates to 18th and 19th century Pennsylvania, highlighting Lancaster and Philadelphia. One of the key events highlighted is the Revolutionary war; with documents and images related to Philadelphia, George Washington, the Atlee family, and General Edward Hand. There are images relating to the Christiana Riot and to various buildings in early Lancaster; including but not limited to the Old Jail, the British Prison, and Postlethwaite's Tavern. Also included in the collection is currency printed by Benjamin Franklin in Philadelphia in 1764, and Confederate States currency and bonds.
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).
"Mr. Geo. Steinman who started this collection of pictures. This book was presented to the Lanc. Co. Historical Society after his death by Mr. Geo. S. Franklin."
John M. Gibson is recorded as the donor, 1968, in LancasterHistory's accession records.
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
The use of the original album is restricted. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org with questions.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
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.
Other Numbers
MG-184
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Series 1 processed and finding aid prepared PK and MSH, 2008. Series 2 finding aid prepared by JE, 2018. Added to database 20 July 2021.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.
Property Records for Shank's Tavern (Marietta, Pa.)
Description
Deeds and property records regarding present day Shank's Tavern at 36 South Waterford Avenue, Marietta, PA 17547. 1807-1995:
Deed #1 (James Anderson to Jacob Bitner) 1807 [original]
Deed #2 (James & Mary Anderson to Henry James Corey) 1813 [original]
Deed #3 (James Corey to Jacob Nicholas & Henry Long) 1813 [original]
Deed #4 (Jacob Nicholas to Benjamin Long) 1813 [original]
Deed #5 (Sheriff Frederick Hambright to David Rinehard) 1822 [original]
Deed #6 (John Beidler to John Heistand) 1828 [original]
Deed #7 (Benjamin Long to David Riehard) 1842 [original]
Typed document excerpt from Ellis & Evans History of Lancaster County re: David Rinehart
Deed #8 (Russel Child to Jane Hogan) 1865 [original]
Sheet of Confederate currency 18?? [original]
Deed #9 (Charlotte & George Mehaffey to John Waller) 1894 [original]
Mortgage (John Waller) 1894 [original]
Deed #9 (John Waller to Catherine Waller) 1897 [original]
Fire Insurance Policy (John Waller) 1898 [original]
Deed #10 Mortgage (John & Catherine Waller to Amos Bowman Executor of James Duffy Estate) 1899 [original]
Judgment Bond (John Waller to Catherine Waller) 1899 [original]
Catherine Waller will (1928) [photocopy]
Catherine Waller will (1932) [photocopy]
Catherine Waller to Ruth Rothrock envelope re: Bernard V. Santaniello Office of the Register of Wills and Clerk of the Orphans Court Division [original]
Stock Certificate Providers Benefit Company (Kathleen D. Shank) 1970 [original]
Deed #11 (Ruth Rothrock Frey to Jack S. Frey) 1972 [original]
John P. Hohendal to Jack S. Frey legal correspondence (1972) [original]
Nikolaus & Hohenadel invoice for deed preparation (1972) [original]
Deed #12 (Jack & Janet S. Frey to Frey Heirs) 1991 [original]
Deed #12 (Jack & Janet S. Frey to Frey Heirs) 1991 [photocopy]
David T. Mountz to Jack S. Frey legal correspondence (1991) [original]
David T. Mountz invoice for deed preparation (1991) [original]
Deed #13 (Jeffrey Shank to J. Robert Shank, Jr.) 1995 [photocopy]
Receipt Sign for Shank's Tavern (1991) [photocopy]
Handwritten inventory of antique furniture in Shank's Tavern (private residence)
This collection has not been cataloged, but may be used by appointment. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org at least two weeks prior to visit.
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
2022.014
Other Numbers
MG-953
Classification
MG0953
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Given by owner Bob Shank to one of Jean-Paul's students who was researching Shank's Tavern for a class project. Bob confirmed that he did not want the documents back.
Journal of the Lancaster County Historical Society ; v. 1, no. 7&8
Notes
The first part of this article was published in issue 7, pages 299-310. The second part was published in issue 8, pages 313-322.
"Ordinaries" is a term that is primarily used by the British. They were "a complete meal provided at a fixed price" or "a tavern or inn providing such a meal" [https://www.thefreedictionary.com/ordinaries]
This record group contains canceled orders that were issued by the county commissioners for payment to be made by the county treasurer. The orders show date, order number, amount, name of payee, purpose, and signatures of the county commissioners. In the case of "poor children," teachers were reimbursed by the county for tuition and/or the supplies purchased for students whose parents were unable to pay. Orders include: Poor Children, Almshouse, Bridges, Coroners' Inquests, Prisons, Roads, Court House, and Tax Exonerations.
System of Arrangement
The record group is organized chronologically, then arranged by order number within each year.
Walter A. Buckius, left, proprietor, stands with city police officer, Ike Rittenhouse, center, and a bartender in front of Buckius Cafe. The cafe was located on corner of West Orange and North Water Streets. Now the Tally Ho.
The Shober House, one of Lancaster's historic taverns built in 1765 at northwest corner of North Queen and Orange Streets. It was demolished in 1897 to make way for YMCA building built in 1901. This building in turn was razed in 1968 to become site of what was later the Hamilton Bank.
The George Steinman Papers, Series 1 contains an album, compiled by George Steinman, with many photographs of buildings, tombstones, monuments and scenes of Lancaster city and county. Ephemera and newspaper articles are among the photographs. Represented in the album are Postlethwaite's Tavern, hotels and taverns, fire houses, the Conestoga massacre, churches, cemeteries, Ephrata Cloister, prominent citizens and their homes, Stehli Silk Mill, and schools. The four boxes contain orginal correspondence, documents, photographs and ephemera or and pertaining to the same subject matter as the album.
George Steinman Papers, Series 2 (MG0184_S02) https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/6c7e11c6-f3ca-469c-891a-145832196710
Photograph Collection
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).
"Mr. Geo. Steinman who started this collection of pictures. This book was presented to the Lanc. Co. Historical Society after his death by Mr. Geo. S. Franklin."
John M. Gibson is recorded as the donor, 1968, in LancasterHistory's accession records.
LancasterHistory is committed to preserving and providing access to materials chronicling Lancaster County's heritage. As a historical resource, this document reflects the racial prejudices and actions of the era. In order to maintain the historical integrity and context of collection items, LancasterHistory does not censor historical documents or edit language, titles, or organization names when transcribing original content.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available.
The use of the original album is restricted. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org with questions.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes only. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish.
LancasterHistory retains the rights to the digital images and content presented. The doctrine of fair use allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright holder. Fair use includes comment, criticism, teaching, and private scholarship. Any images and data downloaded, printed or photocopied for these purposes should provide a citation. All other uses beyond those allowed by fair use require written permission.
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.
Other Number
MG-184, Series 1
Classification
MG0184
Description Level
Item
Custodial History
Processed and finding aid prepared PK and MSH, 2008. Added to database 20 July 2021.
Digitization of this document was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, PHMC Appl ID # C980002119, 2021-2024.