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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2VY_s-dale-kaufman_Lancaster-PA.html
S. Dale Kaufman, senior partner in the architectural firm of Haak, Kaufman, Reese and Beers, was the principle architect in the nationally recognized restoration of this market which captured the 1976 H.U.D. honor award for design excellence. A re…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2VX_home-site-of-col-william-henry_Lancaster-PA.html
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2VU_early-transportation-routes_Lancaster-PA.html
King StreetThroughout Lancaster City's history, king Street has been a major throughfare between Philadelphia and points west. In 1733 work commenced on the King's Highway, now Route 340. This highway began at the square extended eastward on King …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2VT_central-market_Lancaster-PA.html
The red brick market building directly before you is the oldest publicly owned, continually operated market in the United States, representing a Lancaster tradition since 1730. This building, which was constructed in 1889 by John Berger, is Romane…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2VS_old-center-square-penn-square_Lancaster-PA.html
Indian wigwams, a hickory tree, and a spring - that was old center square "Hickory Town" prior to 1730. In that year, however, significant changes occurred as Andrew and James Hamilton laid out Lancaster Townstead with an open square. Streets cros…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2VB_old-courthouse_Lancaster-PA.html
In 1739, the small brick courthouse of old Lancaster, one of the first in America, was completed. The two story courthouse was constructed in the center of the square and provided a courtroom on the first floor, and a council chamber and small sto…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2V6_soldiers-and-sailors-monument_Lancaster-PA.html
Directly before you in the square stands the soldiers and sailors monument, erected in 1874 by the Lancaster County Monumental Association to honor the brave men and women of Lancaster County who died to save the Union during the Civil War. The mo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2V2_holy-trinity-lutheran-church_Lancaster-PA.html
Founded in 1730. a session for an Indian treaty was held in the original church building in 1762. The present edifice was dedicated in 1766. Here are interred the remains of Thomas Wharton (1778) and Gov. Thomas Mifflin (1800).
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2V0_military-stables-and-barracks_Lancaster-PA.html
This long building was used as military stables during the Revolution. On opposite side of street, stood the Barracks where British and Hessians were imprisoned during that period.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2UY_simon-snyder_Lancaster-PA.html
Born, 1759, on this site. Governor of Pennsylvania for three terms, 1808-17. His strong appeal for a call to arms, and defense of sound currency, during War of 1812, are noteworthy. Died in 1819 at Selinsgrove.
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