In 2019, the historic Inwood Iron Bridge in Union Township, Lebanon County was disassembled for relocation.
Category Archives: Lebanon
The National Cemetery at Indiantown Gap
According to the US Department of Veterans Affairs website, nearly 4.9 million individuals—including Veterans of every conflict, from the Revolutionary War to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan—are honored by burial in our national cemeteries. Each year about 15 percent … Continue reading
#FavoritePAPlaces: PHMC’s Andrea Lowery
Pennsylvania’s communities are filled with special and meaningful historic places and spaces that add value to our lives and offer comfort and stability during these challenging times. Now more than ever, it is important to stay connected to our communities. … Continue reading
Ironing Out the Wrinkles: Finding a New Life for the Inwood Iron Bridge
When travelling between Schuylkill and Lebanon County, some may prefer to skip Interstate 81 and take the more scenic route past Swatara State Park. The park is relatively recent in its formation, created in 1987, and DCNR continues to make … Continue reading
Getting to Know Mod Betty
Phoenixville’s Mod Betty talks about preservation and place. Continue reading
2019 Pennsylvania At Risk Announced
This week, Preservation Pennsylvania, the nonprofit dedicated to advocacy for and preservation of historic places across the commonwealth, announced the 2019 Pennsylvania At Risk.
Offbeat Outing: Mt. Gretna Tour of Homes and Gardens
Offbeat Outings is a bi-monthly series that highlights the travels of BHP staff as they experience history first-hand throughout Pennsylvania. Trying to find something to do outside in Pennsylvania during the month of August is often challenging with our hot … Continue reading
Pennsylvania Agricultural History Project Wins National Award
By. Dr. Sally McMurry The term “gray literature” well conveys the level of visibility for much work done at agencies like the Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Office. Historic Structures Reports, National Register nominations, exhibits, and drawings may have limited long-term public … Continue reading
Pennsylvania At Risk: Twenty-Year Retrospective of Pennsylvania’s Endangered Historic Properties
Preservation Pennsylvania established the annual Pennsylvania At Risk list in 1992, making us the first statewide preservation organization in the United States to have an annual roster of endangered historic properties. Since 1992, we have listed and worked to preserve … Continue reading