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2021 C. Emlen Urban Award Winners Announced
Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County Announces the 2021 Recipients of their Annual C. Emlen Urban Awards The C. Emlen Urban Awards recognize people and projects for their efforts in preserving significant historic sites in Lancaster County Lancaster, PA, October 2021 – Founded in 1966 to “stem the rapid destruction of historic properties in Lancaster County,”…
Read MoreHow to Uncover the History of Your Home
This article comes courtesy of Daniela Gonzalez from Porch. Every house has a history and a story to tell. Unless your home is brand-new construction, each home carries its unique background and may have some fascinating tales to tell. You might wonder how to trace the history of your home to learn more about it. Each…
Read MoreArchitectural Symbolism – Octagons: Redemption and Restoration
Here’s a fun fact about architectural symbolism and the number eight. The number eight holds profound significance in European Christianity. Church architecture often incorporates design elements that include octagons, especially those dating back to the Colonial period. You might be asking yourself why the number eight is so important. The answer lies in Easter Sunday.…
Read MoreHistoric Preservation Trust to Welcome First Friday Visitors at 123 North Prince Street for November First Friday
Join us on Friday, November 5, 2021, from 5 to 9 pm for a First Friday open house at the Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House located at 123 N. Prince Street, Lancaster, PA in the heart of Gallery Row. Board members will be on hand to talk about historic preservation and the house. Echo Valley Art Group…
Read MoreHistory of Lancaster County for Newbies: The Modern Era
In this segment of History of Lancaster County for Newbies, board member Benton Webber discusses Lancaster County in the modern era. Memories often cloud our understanding of history by infusing nostalgia where it doesn’t belong. This video chapter takes a snapshot look at more recent events from the 20th century, while still being uniquely set…
Read MoreHistory of Lancaster County for Newbies: Stories of People and Places
In this segment of History of Lancaster County for Newbies, board member Benton Webber discusses the stories of people and places in Lancaster County Fame and prominence are not always true indicators of importance, but they certainly do get our attention. Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County The Trust was established in 1966 to help…
Read MoreHistory of Lancaster County for Newbies: Buildings and Structures
In this segment of History of Lancaster County for Newbies, board member Benton Webber discusses the buildings and structures of Lancaster County. From the quaint to the truly remarkable, the legacy of generations past can be experienced in a unique way by looking at what still stands from prior generations. Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster…
Read MoreHistory of Lancaster County for Newbies: Industry, Commerce, and Transportation
In this segment of History of Lancaster County for Newbies, board member Benton Webber discusses the industry, commerce, and transportation in Lancaster County. Our county’s continued level of robust activities has been remarkably sustainable from the start. It also becomes the driver for everything the community endeavors to do. Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County…
Read MoreHistory of Lancaster County for Newbies: The Plain Sects
In this segment of History of Lancaster County for Newbies, board member Benton Webber discusses the Plain Sects of Lancaster County. The Anabaptists populated much of Lancaster County and affected it in many ways. Culture, ethos, landscape, and economy have all been touched. Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County The Trust was established in 1966…
Read MoreGone, But Not Forgotten: Red Barn in winter
Gone, But Not Forgotten: Red Barn in winter In 2008, the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County created a calendar series entitled “Gone, but not Forgotten” as a reminder of some things that aren’t here anymore. Red Barn in winter was the featured image for June of that year and was painted by J. Richard…
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