lancaster county: Columbia, PA Announces Sale Of Blighted Property - 10/19/07 10:29 AM
Columbia Mayor Leo Lutz announced Oct. 8th that the "Little Prince Silk Mill" site on north 3rd Street has been sold to a Harrisburg-based developer who will attempt to build a "destination business" at the dilapidated site.  The very large building, near to route 30 and clearly visible from major byways, … (0 comments)

lancaster county: 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 county: Manheim Township, PA - Landis Woods Park & Boettcher House Museum - 07/10/07 01:58 PM
Nestled along the busy Lititz Pike, jsut out of sight of the hurrying morning commuters, lies one of Manheim Township and Lancaster County, PA's nicest parks.  Landis Woods Park is almost 70 acres, prime acres by the way, of forested land crisscrossed with walking trails.

This tract of land is one … (1 comments)

lancaster county: Manheim Township Community Park - Central Location, Lots of Amenities - 07/10/07 01:00 PM
Located near the northern edge of Manheim Township in Lancaster, PA is the Community Park.  There are 14 parks in Manheim Township and this park is the largest at 33 acres, and the most versatile.  It's a popular spot to spend an hour or a day.  The park is part of … (0 comments)

lancaster county: East Lampeter Park - Lancaster County Gem of the week! - 07/05/07 03:51 PM

One of the nicest parks within Lancaster County, PA is East Lampeter Township Community Park, or more commonly known as East Lampeter Park.  Located along Hobson Road very close to Route 30 near the outlets, this municipal park has something for everyone!

The lower area on the west end of the … (3 comments)

lancaster county: Columbia, PA homes in review - 06/19/07 04:43 PM
I thought I'd post some photos of wonderful homes along Columbia PA's Locust street.  These are only a sample; you'll have to drive over to see the whole review of homes - it's worth the trip!

Almost every architectual style is represented here, from Victorian through Contemporary.  

Columbia began life in … (4 comments)

lancaster county: Central Manor PA Real Estate - Lancaster PA farm country at it's best - 05/16/07 02:59 PM
An overlooked corner of Lancaster County PA is what's known as "Central Manor".  Roughly, it lies between Millersville on the east and Washington Boro on the west.  Route 999 runs through it's middle but is a minor byway.  Farmland makes up the bulk of the land, with several large creeks flowing … (0 comments)

lancaster county: East Petersburg, PA Homes: Exploring a Lancaster County Gem (Part 3) - 04/30/07 10:42 AM
 
Here is part 3 of the history of East Petersburg, PA, a Lancaster County gem:
Part One Part Two
In 1888 David Gochnauer built the house at 1977 State Street (originally known as Columbia Avenue) which was the first in town to have electric lights and indoor plumbing.  It is still there … (0 comments)

lancaster county: East Petersburg, PA Homes: Exploring a Lancaster County Gem (Part 2) - 04/26/07 09:12 AM
 
Continued from part 1, history of East Petersburg, PA:
From 1812 through the end of the century, Petersburg continued to develop as more residents moved in and set up shop as businesses, churches and other ventures primarily geared around supporting the many farms in the area.  In comparing the 1853 and 1875 … (0 comments)

lancaster county: East Petersburg, PA Homes: Exploring a Lancaster County Gem - 04/24/07 11:28 AM
 
As a resident and councilman in "East Pete", and as a history buff, I became interested in the history of this small Pennsylvania town with deep roots.  So, in 2006 I authored a book entitled "Walking Tour of Historic East Petersburg" with a committee of local residents.  Carole Wilson of … (1 comments)

 
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