An Open Letter to the East Petersburg Borough Council

An Open Letter to the East Petersburg Borough Council Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County January 10, 2025 Dear Members of the East Petersburg Borough Council, We extend our heartfelt thanks for your decision to deny the demolition permit for the historic circa 1903 barn located at 5890 Main Street. Your careful consideration and commitment…

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Gone, 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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Gone, But Not Forgotten: Weather Mountville Barn

Gone, But Not Forgotten: Weather Mountville Barn 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. The Weathered Mountville Barn was the featured image for February of that year and painted by J. Richard Shoemaker. Artist’s…

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Gone, But Not Forgotten: Orchard Road Farm

Gone, But Not Forgotten: Orchard Road Farm 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. The Orchard Road Farm was the featured image for November of that year and painted by J. Richard Shoemaker. Artist’s…

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