…bringing our past into the future
Its past and present; its future possibilities; history of the city; its present condition, commercially, financially, industrially; its literary, professional and religious life; its historical, and political, importance, etc., being a compendium illustrating the progress and development of its resources, industries and business life; its railroad connections and public conveniences. With a description of industrial enterprises.
By
I. S. Clare.
Lancaster, Pa.
Published by D. S. Stauffer.
1892.
Introduction
Chapter I – General History of Lancaster
Chapter II – Lancaster’s Oldest Churches
Chapter III – Lancaster County and City
Chapter IV – Education, Professional and Social Life
Chapter V – Trade, Finance, and Industries
Chapter IGeneral History of Lancaster INDIAN SITES AT LANCASTER. The town of Lancaster might be said to have been begun as early as 1721 or 1722, but it was not laid out until 1730. This was done by James Hamilton, Esq., of Philadelphia. Tradition says that an Indian village occupied the site of the center … Read more
INTRODUCTION In the following pages we give a brief epitome of the history of Lancaster city, and also a more extended account of its present condition. The historical portion treats of Lancaster from the time of its settlement to the present time. First is an interesting account of Indian sites on this locality. Then follows … Read more