lititz pa: Linear Park, Lititz, PA
- 05/16/09 10:35 AM
One of the most pleasant and historic towns in Lancaster County is the borough of Lititz, PA, founded by the Moravians in 1756. Besides the wonderfully preserved architectural heritage and rich history, there are well-tended parks and green areas which add to the quality of life.
Linear Park is one such area. Running between Market Street and Brookview Drive, it symbolically connects the historic town with the modern surrounding suburbs.
Children have plenty of available activities, while the paved walking trails are ideal for cyclists and joggers.
A wide variety of scenery passes by in … (7 comments)
lititz pa: Six-Pack of My Favorite Blogs
- 06/12/08 09:38 AM
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 they contain some of my favorite photos, taken on beautiful days... Chickies Rock County Park shows some of the natural beauty of Lancaster County, not much changed since the days that Native American tribes lived in the Susquehanna Valley. Lititz Springs Park has been the site of art shows, parades and fireworks for … (3 comments)
lititz pa: July Fourth at Lititz Springs Park, Lititz PA
- 07/09/07 02:38 AM
July Fourth at Lititz Springs Park, Lititz PA This year marked the 190th Independence Day celebration at Lititz Springs Park! Events were planned from July First all the way through July Fourth. July 4th started out with a Tang Soo Doo karate demonstration, followed by an accoustic guitar program from Corty and Scott from the Green Onions.
A national bell ringing ceremony was followed by Lititz's eighteenth annual baby parade. The New Line Review, a dance ensemble, performed, while the kids "panned for gold" as the legendary General Sutter did in the 1849 Gold Rush.
Later in the afternoon, attendees … (0 comments)
lititz pa: Lititz Springs Park, Lititz PA
- 06/22/07 09:23 AM
Lititz Springs Park, Lititz PA The first Independence Day celebration in Lititz Springs Park was held July Fourth, 1811. Apparently the Moravial board of overseers disapproved of all the merry-making and noise! It wasn't until 1818 that Lititz held another community-wide observance on July Fourth.
Since then, there hs been a continuing tradition of patriotic demonstrations at Lititz Springs Park every Independence Day.
On July 4, 1843, a feature was started which has become a unique tradition ever since. It was decided to light 400 candles at night, described as a "general illumination of the grounds". At the … (2 comments)
lititz pa: Sturgis Pretzel House to be Renovated
- 06/14/07 04:34 AM
In 1784 Peter Sturgis built a lovely stone house at 219 East Main Street, Lititz. In 1861, Julius Sturgis began baking pretzels at the house. The Sturgis Pretzel House, now a Lititz landmark, is the oldest commercial pretzel bakery in the United States.
Lititz Improvement, Inc. has purchased the Pretzel House for renovation. Managed by Dennis Beck, Lititz Improvement is a real estate investment group made up of civic-minded local investors who have purchased and renovated several Lititz buildings in the past. Modern rest facilities are planned so that the Pretzel House can accommodate bus tours. Lititz Improvement, Inc. … (2 comments)
lititz pa: Brookwood Estates, Lititz, PA
- 05/09/07 09:33 AM
Brookwood Estates, Lititz, PA Just outside the Boro of Lititz, you will find the wonderful community of Brookfield Estates. Nestled between Newport Road and Market Street, Brookfield boasts a nice mix of townhouses, semi-detached and detached homes. What makes this community outstanding is that it is bordered on one side by farm land, and on the other side by a community park run by the township.
Linear Park has a playground for the children, soccer and baseball fields, paved walkways, and a small creek. In the winter it is home to many snow geese, and in the summer months ducks thrive … (0 comments)
lititz pa: Lancaster County, PA Firsts and Bests
- 04/25/07 07:17 AM
Lancaster County, PA Firsts and Bests Lancaster County, PA has a both a long history and a varied economy, but it's still surprising what a long list of things there is about which Lancaster County is known for being the first, biggest, or best. For instance, the Columbia-Wrightwville bridge over the Susquehannah river is the longest concrete multi-arch bridge in the U.S. Route 30 (the Lincoln Highway) is America's oldest paved highway. Lancaster itself is the oldest inland city in the USA. The Manheim Auto Auction is the world's largest auto auction, with 26 separate lines, each capable of auctioning cars … (0 comments)
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One of the most pleasant and historic towns in Lancaster County is the borough of Lititz, PA, founded by the Moravians in 1756. Besides the wonderfully preserved architectural heritage and rich history, there are well-tended parks and green areas which add to the quality of life.
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