The Philadelphia and Lancaster Turnpike is the oldest paved highway in America. It was chartered in 1792 and opened in 1795, connecting farmers in Lancaster County with markets in Philadelphia via a state-of-the-art crushed gravel (or “macadamized”) surface pioneered by … Continue reading
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Lykens: A Case Study on the After-Effects of Flooding on Pennsylvania’s Communities
In the last installment about the ongoing Disaster Planning for Historic Properties Initiative we focused on survey work in the City of Harrisburg. Since that time, the survey teams led by Commonwealth Heritage Group and ASC Group have moved on … Continue reading
“Before I get carried away with THE HOUSE”
The Hassrick House was designed in 1958 by Richard Neutra, famed modernist architect, for “Doll” and Ken Hassrick.
Archaeology students help uncover Stroudsburg’s history
Where Main and 9th Streets meet in downtown Stroudsburg, Monroe County, PA has been occupied by people since long before the streets were constructed.
Getting to Know Mod Betty Better
In the second installment of this two-part interview with Pennsylvania Historic Preservation blog, Mod Betty discusses her research methods, her main influences, and “the ones that got away.” Missed Part 1? Read it here!
Disaster Planning in the Capital: Surveying the City of Harrisburg
As part of the Commonwealth’s Disaster Planning for Historic Properties Initiative, the PA SHPO and the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (TCRPC) have partnered to continue the state’s efforts to inventory flood-prone historic buildings for integration into the County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. Continue reading
Getting to Know Mod Betty
Phoenixville’s Mod Betty talks about preservation and place. Continue reading
Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month with Pennsylvania History
June is LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) Pride Month, a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, how far we’ve come in the advancement of equal rights, and to recognize the work that’s yet to be done.
Artifacts in the Attic
The Peter Wentz Farmstead is a fascinating Montgomery County landmark.
CCC History @ Pennsylvania’s Laurel Hill State Park
This post is the first in a two-part series written by former interns highlighting the CCC history and historic resources at Laurel Hill State Park and the work the PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources and the PA SHPO are … Continue reading