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The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County is currently working to complete a comprehensive historic resource survey in Lancaster County. They are currently working on West Hempfield Township, but have plans to survey the historic resources in all sixty municipalities. If you are available during the day, have a valid driver’s license and a willingness …
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Historical Architectural Styles: Which one is your favorite? Read More »
In honor of the ever-approaching spooooooooky Halloween holiday, we’ve been highlighting haunted historic buildings (or historic buildings that by all rights should be haunted) for you to virtually explore so you don’t have to meet the ghosties face-to-face. One of our recent blog posts was about the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia – the state’s first …
Haunted Historic Buildings: Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital, c.1851 Read More »
For more information about the Cemetery, including how to visit the cemetery and for information on tours, you can visit their website at www.yeakelcemetery.com. History of Yeakel Cemetery Preservation The Yeakel Cemetery is located in Wyndmoor, Springfield Township, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, about a quarter-mile from the Philadelphia line north of Chestnut Hill. It was …
Buried, Abandoned, but Not Forgotten: Yeakel Cemetery Preservation Read More »
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Out of the Mouths of Preservationists: Common Preservation Terms Explained Read More »
This article is a part of a series from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s excellent field guide on the architectural styles found in Pennsylvania. In it, they’ve assigned key periods of development – from the Colonial period in the 18th Century to the Modern Movements of the 20th Century. This article focuses on an overview of the …
Lancaster’s rich history and diverse architectural styles are a virtual feast for the eyes. Have you experienced them lately? Now that the weather is turning, we are all looking forward to spending more time outside. These walking tours from the City of Lancaster’s website are the perfect way to do so. A Walk …
Here’s an interesting debate, one that we’ve discussed before when researching Independence Hall preservation. This time, the debate is hitting a little closer to home. Gettysburg, specifically. The Cyclorama Building at Gettysburg, more specifically. For those who aren’t familiar, the Gettysburg Cyclorama is a 360-degree painting by French artist Paul Philippoteaux that depicts hallmark moments …
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Traditional Joinery: What it is and why is it important in preservation? Read More »
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