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lancaster city: VOTE! - 11/04/08 08:25 AM
Today (11/4/08) is the day for your voice to be heard!
Lancaster County's 234 polling places are now OPEN!  You can exercise your right to vote today from 7 am until the polls close at 8 pm.  To find your polling location please visit the state's website at www.votespa.com!
Bring a valid … (0 comments)

lancaster city: Just "any Joe" will do - 10/18/08 09:12 PM
So where is Joe the Plumber when I need him?
I met with one of my favorite past clients today, who wanted to take a look at a home that seemed too good to be true. He was one of the smart ones who sold his home over a year ago, … (10 comments)

lancaster city: The New Mission Statement of the Campus Community Coalition (CCC) - 10/17/08 11:05 AM
Mission Statement of the CCC:
"The Campus Community Coalition identifies opportunities and promotes activities to strengthen relationships and foster communications between F&M College, its students, and the neighboring community."
I've served as a neighbor on the F&M Campus Community Coalition (CCC) for about 2 years now.  The CCC is made up … (0 comments)

lancaster city: "Roslyn" the P.T. Watt Mansion is available for sale! - 10/10/08 01:24 PM

"Roslyn"
1035 Marietta Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603
One of my all-time favorite properties was just listed by my colleague, Anne Pyle, of Long & Foster Real Estate Inc.  This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a historic, Marietta Avenue mansion.  "Roslyn" was built in 1896 by celebrated Lancaster architect, C. … (4 comments)

lancaster city: Things to do in Lancaster, PA - 10/10/08 08:05 AM
There are so many things to do in Lancaster City! Here are two events happening this weekend in downtown Lancaster:
Sunday Market at BUiLDING CHARACTER, 300 Block of North Queen Street in Downtown Lancaster, takes place in the parking area outside the store. Look for a lots of interesting finds, including … (3 comments)

lancaster city: 2 New Lancaster City Revitalization Initiatives - 10/03/08 08:40 AM
We've all been witnessing the dramatic revitalization efforts in Lancaster City.  This has been a time of great change and development.  Much of the work is being led by residents, local businesses, neighborhood organizations and civic associations in specific neighborhoods in the city. 
Yesterday, I was contacted by Carol McCoy of Lancaster City's … (0 comments)

lancaster city: 613 West Lemon Street - NO LONGER AVAILABLE - 09/15/08 08:58 AM
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lancaster city: Why I love Lancaster City - 09/12/08 10:11 AM
This is my first blog here on Active Rain.  I've started and stopped numerous times but I think this time I'll actually go through with it! 
My name is Melissa Brosey and I'm a REALTOR with Long and Foster Real Estate Inc.  My focus is on residential and investment properties in … (3 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster City Historic Homes Spotlight: Serpentine Stone >> Geological Map of Lancaster County - 08/29/08 05:44 PM
As you walk around Lancaster city, you may notice historic homes with a greenish stone facade.

This stone is known as serpentine. Around the start of the 20th century, serpentine stone was mined in southern Lancaster County.

 
A vein of the stone can be seen on this geological … (1 comments)

lancaster city: Clean-Up at Musser Park, Lancaster PA - 07/17/08 08:17 PM
              In May of last year, I wrote an article about the renovations at Musser Park. 

The park, located between North Lime, East Chestnut, North Shippen and East Marion Streets in Lancaster, PA had been closed for renovations since the fall of 2006, and was in the process of getting an extensive upgrade.

This … (6 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster PA Independence Day Weekend, 2008 - 07/04/08 09:40 PM
Good summer weather with only an occasional passing rain shower was forecast for the July Fourth holiday weekend.  On Friday, July Fourth, a chicken barbecue at Musser Park was sponsored by the Musser Park Civic Association.  Arts, crafts and games were part of the scheduled entertainment.
July Fourth also coincided with … (4 comments)

lancaster city: Thaddeus Stevens - Lydia Hamilton Smith Historic Site, Lancaster PA - 07/02/08 04:15 PM
As the construction of the Lancaster PA Convention Center and Marriott Hotel reaches new heights, several historic buildings around it are being spared.  A $20 Million project is planned to preserve and restore the law offices of Thaddeus Stevens, and the next door home of his housekeeper and business manager, Lydia … (4 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster PA's Penn Square to Get a New Look - 06/18/08 07:23 PM
By the time the new Lancaster, PA Convention Cention Center and Marriott Hotel is finished in 2009, Lancaster's historic Penn Square will be getting a bit of a face lift as well.
Plans include new trees and plantings.  New lighting will be standardized.  Chairs and tables with protective umbrellas will be placed in … (6 comments)

lancaster city: Historic Lancaster Train Station to be Restored - 06/13/08 05:56 PM
Lancaster's Amtrak Train Station is an architectural gem.  Built in 1929, it is a familiar and dignified landmark in the city of Lancaster, PA.

Its Art Deco marble interior is reminiscent, on a small scale, of Grand Central Station in New York City.  Lancaster is the third busiest train station in … (8 comments)

lancaster city: Six-Pack of My Favorite Blogs - 06/12/08 04:38 PM
It's been a while since I've seen anyone do a "Six-Pack" blog of their favorite posts.  Since I've posted well over 200 blogs, it's hard to pick favorites, but many of my blogs do bring back pleasant memories of the days I visited and photographed them.  These six blogs were picked because … (3 comments)

lancaster city: New Pedestrian Crossing at Lancaster General Hospital - 06/02/08 05:33 PM
Hospital personnel will soon have an easier time crossing busy North Duke Street to get to Lancaster General Hospital.  Additionally, traffic on North Duke Street will no longer have to be delayed by crossing guards.

 A new pedestrian crossing is about to connect the hospital to Lancaster General's new Outpatient Services building, now under … (6 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster PA readies itself for major film production - 06/02/08 12:46 AM
Lancaster County and the Susquehanna Valley will be busting at the seams soon, with some top notch actors and actresses gathering in the area to work on a new feature film.  "Another Harvest Moon" featuring Ernest Borgnine, Doris Roberts, Anne Meara and Cybill Shepard, and a few other noted celebrities.  Many … (5 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster, PA Convention Center Construction Update 5-31-08 - 05/31/08 04:56 PM
The construction of the Lancaster, PA Convention Center and Marriott Hotel is really picking up momentum!

The tower emerges from behind the original art nouveau facade of the Watt & Shand building it is preserving.
 
                              The front entrance of the Convention Center is taking shape.

                                    One … (14 comments)

lancaster city: Open House - Authentic Tudor with Old World Charm - East Hempfield Township - 05/24/08 07:26 PM
This authentic tudor with old world charm in popular East Hempfield Township has been recently reduced to $269,500. 
Rich, dark hardwood flooring and trim are special featured found throughout the home. 
You will love the extra large screened in porch and deck, spanning over the woods to the rear.

 
Open House … (5 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster City Living - Convenient Townhome with great Courtyard, Reduced! - 05/06/08 10:32 PM
 
If you are interested in Lancaster City Living at an affordable price, take a look at this city home for sale!
 
Just reduced to $144,900 - this 2.5 story brick colonial townhome features a total of 5 bedrooms and over 2,200 square feet.  Softwood floors, plaster walls and high ceilings are classic … (0 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster City Living - 03/10/08 06:50 PM
The City of Lancaster, PA has been undergoing a renaissance for the past several years.  I have written about the Lancaster County Convention Center, the Lancaster Fall Art Walk,  the Eastern Market,  First Friday in Lancaster, PA, Musser Park, and many other aspects of the County Seat of Lancaster County. 
Last Fall, … (6 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster City Northwest Residents Breathe a Sigh of Relief (for now) - 02/27/08 10:20 PM
It seems like the homeowners and residents of Lancaster City's northwest neighborhood can breathe a sigh of relief - for now.  Mayor Gray has stepped up and announced that he has withdrawn as a supporter of the proposed zoning plan that would group Franklin and Marshall students in local neighborhood rowhomes.    
A developer … (4 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster PA Real Estate - The Unravelled Deal - 02/22/08 10:46 AM
A week ago I wrote about a transaction that was just barely Hanging On by a Thread.  The seller had not disclosed certain defects and was hard to get in touch with, let alone act responsible to getting repairs done in a timely manner.  The listing agent was no better!  This transaction was for … (12 comments)

lancaster city: Hanging on by a Thread - 02/15/08 07:42 AM
I have a deal that is just barely hanging on by a thread! 
What could have helped to move things along a bit would have been for the Seller's Agent to have actually visited the property -- let alone reviewed the Sellers Disclsoure document -- before actually taking the listing!  
Major defects that came … (9 comments)

lancaster city: Lease-Purchase This Fixer-Upper! - 02/11/08 01:38 PM
SOLDThe present owner saw the potential in this great house and started a rehab, but isn't able to continue - so the opportunity to own a reasonably priced future pride-and-joy home can be yours!  The price has been reduced to only $39,900, and the seller will consider a short-term Lease/Purchase to a qualified … (9 comments)

lancaster city: Ten Tough Tips For Saving Energy - Pennsylvania or Anywhere... - 01/25/08 03:10 PM
Affordable Comfort, Inc. is a great organization advancing the greener home agenda here in the United States.  Happily, they're also based out of Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh to be exact).  Home energy contractors and auditors are all familiar with their work and leadership.
On their homepage today is a great downloadable paper on tips … (20 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster City Beauty Goes on the Market - Don't Wait! - 01/24/08 05:26 PM
For those of you who are waiting for a grand old city home to come on the market on a great block - this new listing is for you!

This 3,867 square foot home has many of the original architectural details remaining, and the victorian era design looks stunning!  Front porch … (4 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster West End Homes Spotlight - 423 North Mulberry Street - 01/22/08 02:51 PM
Affordable Lancaster West End TownhomeLocation: West End Enjoy the convenience of this West End location with access to shopping, dining, the Barnstormers and F&M college. A nice layout with good-sized rooms are features of this home. A private rear courtyard allows you to let that pet out, and redecorate to your … (0 comments)

lancaster city: Real Estate Investing in Lancaster County - Knowing "The Curve" - 01/17/08 06:44 PM
I was having a great breakfast this morning (at the Lyndon Diner, if you must know) talking with a good friend who is an investor in the business realm - he spends his days evaluating businesses for future growth and potential.  We were observing how much his profession has in common … (0 comments)

lancaster city: Affordable Townhome in Lancaster City Now Available! - 01/17/08 06:04 PM
This week I listed a great home on the West End for well under $100,000! This home is on the 400 block of North Mulberry, within walking distance of Lombardos (GREAT Italian) and John J Jeffries (Awesome "green" focused restaurant). The Clipper Stadium is only a block beyond...The art district along … (0 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster Real Estate -- Landlords, listen up! - 01/12/08 08:27 PM
Lancaster City landlords -- listen up!  Realtors need cooperative tenants and cooperative landlords in order to sell your listed Lancaster City investment properties. 
I was showing some multi-unit investment properties today in Lancaster City.  Some were kept in fairly good condition considering these properties are well over a century old.  Others are clearly … (4 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster Real Estate - C. Emlen Urban, Lancaster's Architectural Gem - 01/01/08 11:46 PM
 
C. Emlen Urban was a well-known and well-respected Lancaster native architect from the late 1800s to the early 1900s.  Not only did Urban work in the Lancaster area, but he was also commissioned to work in the surrounding areas.  No mention of Lancaster architecture would be complete without reviewing … (7 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster City Real Estate -- It's not Growing, it's Booming! - 12/26/07 10:03 PM
 Even in this so-called 'down market' of real estate, it seems that construction of new facilities and renovations of older facilities have been booming in Lancaster City this past year.  
2007 has been the second highest year for construction spending. 
The highest year for construction spending has been 2006 -- and it … (5 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster 2-Unit Price Reduced - 12/05/07 06:29 PM
This Lancaster City duplex has just been reduced to only $89,900!  It is actually both sides of a double house.  Originally it was priced at $109,900. for the total  property.  Here are some of the features of this 2-unit:
                
Brick construction, 3 bedrooms  on one side, 2 bedrooms on … (12 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster City PA Homes - Preparing For Winter (Part Three of a Series) - 11/20/07 12:42 PM
Continuing in my fall series on preparing for a Lancaster County winter, I wanted to focus on Lancaster City and the boroughs such as Millersville, East Petersburg, Mountville, Columbia City, Quarryville, Elizabethtown, Denver, etc.  In these towns there is a concentration of older row homes, usually brick but sometimes stick built, … (35 comments)

lancaster city: Green Roofs In Lancaster? - 6 City Businesses To Build Them - 11/19/07 01:17 PM
Last week Lancaster City and the state announced a project to bring a little country into the urban environment - by building "green" roofs on 6 city structures.  These roofs will consist of soil layers with plantings, giant flowerboxes that, when completed, will insulate the buildings beneath and interact with the … (4 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster County, PA Convention Center and Marriott Hotel - 11/10/07 08:46 AM
  Work continues on the Lancaster County, PA Convention Center and Marriott Hotel, as the steel framing takes shape!
            The steel framing for the Exposition Level (main floor) is on track to be up by Thanksgiving.
             
                  The concrete work for the entry level below the main level is already well … (10 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster Convention Center Gets Go Ahead - 10/27/07 10:02 AM
Apparently, the warring factions in the ongoing Lancaster Convention Center controversy have come to a agreement and County Commissioners ave withdrawn their opposition to the financing structure that had been proposed by the developer.   The $170 million project, which is well underway anyway, is now clear to proceed as I … (1 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster, PA Fall Art Walk - 10/08/07 08:31 AM
Friday through Sunday October 5-7 was the Lancaster, PA Fall Art Walk.  47 different art galleries were on display.
                                            
                                                             
On Friday Night, the Mayor's office sponsored a special dinner, held in the Art Garden at Prince and Chestnut Streets. 

The dinner was held in The Dome, an inflatable structure 30 … (9 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster First Friday Was Happening Last Night! - 10/06/07 10:22 AM
For those of you who were down on Prince Street for Lancaster First Fridays last night - it sure was crowded, wasn't it? 
I took the fam down to Senorita Burrita, 227 North Prince, for a dinner of BIG burritos.  The place was packed - I was happy for them.  They … (7 comments)

lancaster city: Homes in Lancaster PA -- Lancaster County Real Estate -- Downtown Lancaster "First Friday" Event & Fall Art Walk - 10/02/07 09:54 PM
Some exciting things are happening in Downtown Lancaster City this weekend! 
The Fall Art Walk begins during this month's First Friday event with an expanded program, starting at 5pm on Friday, October 5th and ending on Sunday, October 7th.  Participating Art Galleries and Studios , numbering as many as 47 different venues, … (4 comments)

lancaster city: Eastern Market in Lancaster, PA - 10/02/07 05:46 PM
Lancaster, PA has several farmers markets.  The largest and most famous is the Central Market off Penn Square, which has been in operation since the eighteenth century. 
A lesser known market is the Eastern Market, located on East King Street near Shippen Street.
Fresh produce and baked goods are as available in the … (2 comments)

lancaster city: Demolition Over; Lancaster PA Convention Center Full Steam Ahead - 09/30/07 10:05 AM
The demolition phase has been completed for the Lancaster, PA Convention Center.  The hodge-podge of additions behind the historic Watt & Shand facade, which has been preserved to be included in the new Center, are now nothing but a memory. 

The buildings behind and next to the former Watt & Shand … (6 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster Latino Parade - 09/17/07 10:03 AM
The 27th annual Puerto Rican Day Parade was held in Lancaster September fifteenth on a beautiful, cool, sunny Saturday!

The parade started on South Duke Street, turned on Orange Street, then went up Queen Street to end at Binn's Park.
Music filled the air, and a the sidewalks were crowded with … (2 comments)

lancaster city: First Friday in Lancaster, PA - 09/09/07 11:03 AM
September 7, the first Friday of September, was a perfect late summer evening for a celebration of downtown Lancaster!  Temperatures in the high 70s and a soft, almost imperceptible breeze made for a most pleasant outdoor atmosphere, and Lancastrians took full advantage of the city's First Fridays program.

Cafes on North … (12 comments)

lancaster city: New Spanish American Civic Association Center Will Open Soon - 08/30/07 07:37 AM
The Spanish American Civic Association (SACA) will be opening the doors to its new Family & Student Center in September.  The $1.2 Million La Academia Center will open at 38-42 North Ann Street.  The Center has been funded by tax credits and community and corporate donations, including a large donation from … (0 comments)

lancaster city: First Fridays in Lancaster City - 08/28/07 04:55 PM
A recent tradition in Lancaster City is First Fridays.  On the first Friday evening of each month, artists' galleries, boutiques and restaurants stay open until 9:00 PM.  There are now a large number of artists' studios and galleries in close proximity downtown Lancaster. 
You can stroll down the streets and see … (4 comments)

lancaster city: Handyman Special Could Be a Showplace! - 08/23/07 01:00 PM
SOLDThe present owner saw the potential in this great house and started a rehab, but isn't able to continue - so the opportunity to own a reasonably priced future showplace can be yours!

There are three bedrooms plus a possible fourth bedroom on the third floor.  There are 1.5 baths.  The … (6 comments)

lancaster city: Construction Continues on the Lancaster Marriott Convention Center - 08/16/07 06:11 PM
Construction continues on the Marriott Hotel/Lancaster Convention Center.  Some of the big cranes now in place make a spectacular scene as they start their high-rise work!

With a projected opening in the fall of 2008, the Convention Center is one of several projects designed to revitalize the City of Lancaster.
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lancaster city: Restored 1760 Log Home - 08/08/07 06:55 PM
SOLDThis is your opportunity to live in a piece of Lancaster history!  Restored 1760 log home is available at a fantastically affordable price!
 
Exposed log walls grace the great room, which boasts new wood floor, carpet and a corner wood stove.
      
                                
The modern kitchen has a new wood floor.
 
There are three bedrooms, … (6 comments)

lancaster city: Historic Lancaster City Mansion For Sale - Lancaster PA - 07/28/07 11:43 PM
Historic City MansionLocation: West End of Lancaster CityMagnificent turn-of-the-century mansion offered for sale. A rare architectural gem, the mansion was designed in collaboration by renown Lancaster architect, C. Emlem Urban and the noted Herman and William Wohlsen brothers, built as William Wohlsen's private residence in 1893.Words cannot describe the magnificent attention … (4 comments)

lancaster city: Exceptional Handyman Special! - 07/27/07 06:06 PM
SOLDWhen you walk into this townhouse, the first thing you'll notice is the extensive hardwood floors.  They'll take a beautiful finish and reward your efforts with an exceptional home at a very affordable price!
The present owner started work on the home but was unable to complete it.  It's a solid house with … (0 comments)

lancaster city: Coming Soon - 1760s Log Home! - 07/27/07 04:59 PM
Back in May I posted a blog about an historic log house in Lancaster that was about to be restored by my client.  I'm pleased to be able to report to you that the work is proceeding well, and that it won't be too long before the home will be available … (4 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster City and County Argue Over Sunnyside - 07/20/07 05:46 PM
Sunnyside is the largest tract of undeveloped land in the city of Lancaster.  Plans have been discussed since 1999 to develop three hundred townhouses, single family homes and apartments on the peninsula of the Conestoga River.
That proposal was temporarily dropped when the county proposed moving county offices to Sunnyside, where they … (4 comments)

lancaster city: Musser Park in Lancaster City Revitalized - 07/12/07 03:20 PM
If you are cruising east on Chestnut Street past Lime, look to your right for the newly renovated Musser Park. 

Musser Park originally opened in 1949, a bequest to the City of Lancaster by Henry Musser, maker of umbrella handles.   It's a 3.1 acre green space within a beautifully … (0 comments)

lancaster city: Northgate in Lancaster - 06/25/07 09:53 PM
An exciting new project is taking place at the corner of North Queen and East Lemon Streets.  The complex of buildings formerly owned by J. F. Wilde is being partially demolished and partially restored and converted.  The new gated community of Northgate in Lancaster will consist of upscale condominiums, office and … (0 comments)

lancaster city: Central Farmers Market Enforces Standholder Hours - 06/13/07 05:31 PM
Lancaster's Central Market, the nation's oldest (1730s) publically owned, continuously operated farmers market, is changing its rules - and not everyone is equally happy about it.  The non-profit Central Market Trust, which was formed a year ago to take over management of the Central Market from the city, has decided to … (2 comments)

lancaster city: "The Edge of the East": Lancaster's New Strategic Plan - 06/13/07 04:12 PM
Mayor Rick Gray, along with top city officials, has come up with a strategic plan for Lancaster.  Starting with group sessions conducted last summer, the plan has been in formation for a year.  Now it has been boiled down to one page, which the mayor pledges to carry in his pocket.
Mayor … (0 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster's Buchanan Park - A City Oasis - 06/12/07 07:33 PM
If you haven't been by Buchanan Park, you should check it out.  This 22 acre gem is located right next door to Franklin & Marshall College at the corner of Race Ave & Buchanan Ave.  There is lots of grass to play, run, walk, read or picnic on and it's almost … (0 comments)

lancaster city: Harrisburg Avenue Office and Retail Construction in Full Swing - 06/12/07 05:38 PM
Across from the Williamson Athletic Field at Lancaster's Franklin & Marshall College, Construction of new retail and office space is going full swing!
The new construction is part of the overall downtown Lancaster City renovation.
                        
The projects are being coordinated as part of the James Street Improvement District.
                
The new stores and … (4 comments)

lancaster city: Southern Lancaster City Townhouse - 06/12/07 04:21 PM
SOLDHere's a low-cost four-bedroon townhouse that would make a great starter home, or an excellent investment property!  The house has new wiring throughout.  The gas furnace is only two years old.
Priced at only $34,900, the house has a remodeled kitchen and 2-year-old Pergo flooring!  For more information on this and other city homes, … (0 comments)

lancaster city: Homes in Lancaster -- Lancaster PA Real Estate -- What Makes a House a Home? - Lancaster, PA - 05/23/07 09:45 AM
What makes a house a home?   
There is a brick two story duplex, on a slightly sloped corner, located in a special place in my heart.  I hear the current owners are planning on tearing out the wrought iron gate that wraps around the garden to replace it with something … (8 comments)

lancaster city: "Lancaster City Living" Makes Its Debut! - 05/22/07 09:10 PM
A new non-profit group is making its presence known in Lancaster!  The goal of Lancaster City Living is to boost homeownership in Lancaster City, and to encourage the recent trend of suburbanites to move back into the city.
A new website has been launched in cooperation with the Lancaster County Association of … (0 comments)

lancaster city: Two Investment Districts Join Forces in Lancaster - 05/21/07 11:31 PM
With all the recent publicity about the new Lancaster Convention Center, there has been some concern that putting such a huge $170 Million project in the middle of downtown, without making concurrent improvements in the overall environment,  might not be the best recipe for long term success.  Political uncertainty about whether … (0 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster Square Anticipating a New Look - 05/17/07 06:35 PM
Lancaster Square has never quite come up to the expectations of city planners.  Located in the 100 block of North Queen Street between the Bulova Technologies Building on Orange Street and the Hotel Brunswick on Chestnut Street, it seems disconnected from the shops and restaurants of the first block of North … (0 comments)

lancaster city: Hotel Brunswick Ready to Match Lancaster's Revitalization - 05/16/07 06:43 PM
The historic Hotel Brunswick is once again getting ready for a major renovation, in order to be ready for the expected hotel demand brought on when the nearby $170M Lancaster Convention Center project comes on stream.
The Brunswick, at 151 North Queen Street, is undergoing its own $6M upgrade.  Three floors of … (0 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster City is "Hot"! - 05/15/07 07:12 PM
Exciting things are happening in Lancaster City.  Construction seems to be everywhere.  The new Clipper Magazine Stadium is ready for another season of Lancaster Barnstormers baseball.
The construction for the new Convention Center on Penn Square is going full steam (refer to my post of May 4, 2007).
             
Just as important, whereas … (3 comments)

lancaster city: Fulton Theater: "The Grand Old Lady of Prince Street" - 05/15/07 05:30 PM
The Fulton Theater, also known as the Fulton Opera House, is thought to be the oldest continuously operating theater in the USA.  It first opened in 1852 as Fulton Hall, named after Lancaster County's Robert Fulton, the renowned steam engine pioneer.  Fulton Hall was built on the site of Lancaster's former pre-revolutionary jail, the … (5 comments)

lancaster city: Musser Park Undergoing Renovations - 05/13/07 08:11 PM
Musser Park, located between North Lime, East Chestnut, North Shippen and East Marion Streets in Lancaster, has been closed for renovations since November, 2006.  The park has been fenced off during the renovation work.  The $550,000. project is being financed through a combination of public and private money, with about three quarters of … (0 comments)

lancaster city: Lancaster 1950 Townhouse - 05/10/07 05:22 PM
SOLDThis 1120-square foot brick townhouse has 3 bedroons and 2 full baths.  Although built in 1950, it has some updates.  In a quiet part of Lancaster just south of the city, on an all-residential street, with woods across the street.  Call Brian Schulman at 717-951-5552 for details on why this town … (0 comments)

lancaster city: Makeover of a Historic Lancaster Log Home - 05/07/07 05:22 PM
I have always been enthusiastic about historic architectural styles and American history.  In my career, I have personally restored 12 historic homes in Lancaster County, saving two from demolition.  So it was was with great excitement that I showed this eighteenth-century Lancaster log home to one of my best clients, whom … (2 comments)

lancaster city: $20M Planned for New Projects in Lancaster; 400 New Jobs! - 04/30/07 07:06 PM
The revitalization of Lancaster City continues!  On the heels of the wildly successful Clipper Stadium, the joint projects between Franklin & Marshall College and Lancaster General Hospital to build a sports complex and nurses' dorms, and the Lancaster Convention Center, come four new economic development projects, backed by $3 million in state … (0 comments)

lancaster city: Live in one side, rent the other! - 04/29/07 07:31 PM
A great way to get started in real estate investment is to purchase a two-unit property, live in one side, and rent the other side to offset your expenses.  Here is just such a property!  This Lancaster city duplex is actually both sides of a double house.  Only $109,900. for the … (0 comments)

lancaster city: Homes in Lancaster -- Race Against Racism and other Lancaster Happenings - 04/28/07 11:55 AM
It's going to be a busy weekend in Downtown Lancaster City! 
The YWCA for the past 8 years has been organizing their Race Against Racism event.  This will be their 9th race, in order to unite people of all races and ages to demonstrate their commitment to racial equality.

With the … (0 comments)

lancaster city: Northwest end of Lancaster City faces change with drop in student rentals - 04/20/07 04:08 PM
For those who don't know, Franklin & Marshall college has made the move to bring the majority of undergraduate students, into on-campus housing effective this fall.  Estimated at 900, the off-campus student market has a boon to landlords as far back as the 1920's.  What this drastic reduction in tenants will … (1 comments)

 
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