Arcadia publishing local and regional history books. As of the census of 2010, there were 563 people, 190 households, and 128 families residing in the borough. List of books and articles about new mexico history. The mennonite immigration to pennsylvania in the eighteenth century by c. The goschenhoppen historians, green lane, pennsylvania. I am not sure how old this card is but my guess is 1970s. The land was bounded to the west by what is now bailey rd. Noblestown chuchs history is that of the common man.
Youll also find a wide range of historical and genealogical materials from canada, england, scotland and more. The society sells a wide selection of used, rare, and outofprint books. Wyoming county pa postcard history series paperback april 26, 2004. The old goshenhoppen church, bally, pa, circa 1886. A history of calns hexagonal schoolhouse in 1833, richard pimm married mary edge and they moved onto the land richard had acquired from his mother. The johnstown flood by david mccullough, in the seven mountains. Armstrong county armstrong county was created on march 12, 1800, from parts of westmoreland county, allegheny county, and lycoming county. Luzerne county illustrates many boroughs, townships, and. Illustrated history meshoppen pennsylvania 1976 booklt. The society collection also includes three, oneroom schoolhouses and the 250 year old knapp house. Josephs church, established a mission church in goshenhoppen on land. For faster results, type a keyword or surname in the search window which can be found at the top of this page or under menu on mob. A few days ago, national geographic reported that evidence of the oldest known homicide has been uncovered literally.
Others are rare antique maps, part of the collection by an exclusive arrangement with. Travel back in time with our images of america series. It is filled with gardening advice, recipes to savor, and activities to enjoy while you and your family are. Shop for genealogy books at masthof bookstore and press. This handbook provides rich details on the history and culture of one of the countrys first colonies, with emphasis on. Emporium is a borough and the county seat of cameron county in the u.
Provided below is a descriptive list of all pertinent materials identified in our collections. In 1842, wyoming county was created from part of luzerne county. Pennsylvania historical maps and atlases historic map works. Pennsylvania history new, used and rare books and ephemera at. In 1838, the city officially adopted the name allentown which was not the only change in store for this town on the lehigh. According to the united states census bureau, the township has a total area of 16. History of centre and clinton counties, pennsylvania. Choose from handmade gifts, distinctive spanish and native american arts and crafts, tasty new mexican foods, turquoise and silver jewelry, unique southwesternstyle home decor products, books about new mexico, bath products, ristras, wreaths and other chile products, candles and so. Considering the impact of the 1918 influenza epidemic on the commonwealth, the pennsylvania state archives holds relatively few sources pertaining to that episode of the states history. The city of allentown, pennsylvania, was established in 1762 and is one of the oldest major cities in the commonwealth of pennsylvania and the united states.
Sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new. Adamstown books is an antiquarian and used book dealer with a retail store at the historic lancaster theological seminary in lancaster pa and a booths at an antiques coops, german trading post, in adamstown pa. Within the atlases are 24,371 historical maps, illustrations, and histories many of which contain family names ideal for genealogical research. Luzerne county, pennsylvania images of america series by. From an early hospital in meshoppen to scenes near falls, mill city, and mehoopany, wyoming county is sure to delight both residents and visitors. The goschenhoppen historians the goschenhoppen historians. Local history books on pennsylvania arcadia publishing. History of the counties of mckean, elk, cameron and potter, pennsylvania. History of weisenberg township lehigh county, pennsylvania. It is located 100 miles 160 km westnorthwest of williamsport. Record group 10, records of the office of the governor. History and books about armstrong county, pennsylvania. Bookprinted material, pennsylvania, genealogy, lancaster.
The historical library and archives contain a rich collection of materials relating to three centuries of mennonite and local history and culture in montgomery, bucks, chester, berks, lehigh, northampton and philadelphia counties in eastern pennsylvania. The goschenhoppen historians, mennonite heritage center, and the schwenkfelder library and heritage center have come together in these most unusual times to bring you a very special blog the pennsylvania dutch athome companion. It was not until after the sullivan expedition in 1779 that families were able to establish a permanent settlement in the tunkhannock area. Myriah crane has 846 books on goodreads, and is currently reading i really needed this today. Meshoppen township is a township in wyoming county, pennsylvania, united states. Adamstown books adamstown books is an antiquarian and used book dealer with a retail store at the historic lancaster theolo adamstown books lancaster united states bookstore specializing in american civil war, art, pennsylvania history, religion and theology, the victorian period, vintage childrens.
Paleontologists in spain found a 430,000 yearold skull that bears evidence of traumatic injury. The population was 1,073 at the 2010 census geography. Settlement of the area began in 1769 during the first yankeepennamite war. History native americans and the spanish use of the land and minerals of new mexico goes back to the prehistoric time of the early cultures in the southwest that long preceded the flourishing sedentary civilization of the pueblos that the spanish found along the rio grande and its. History of cameron county pa transcribed by nancy piper. The collection dont miss our unique view of new milfords history. The widest selection is sold through our book auctions which take place 4 times each year. History of weisenberg township lehigh county, pennsylvania on. A decade later, catholic missionaries traveled the area as part of a circuit that included western new jersey and eastern pennsylvania. There were 217 housing units at an average density of 310 per square mile 121. Biblio has over 100 million new, used and rare books for sale in every. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
A legend of the ancient moravian sun inn of bethlehem, pennsylvania lititz, pa. Descendants of andreas emmerich of lancaster county. The catalog is available for browsing online and online bids are accepted until 4 p. History of lancaster county, pennsylvania reprint edition by rupp author isbn. Philadelphia, presbyterian historical society, 1876, by john cunningham clyde page images at. The collection at the new milford historical society and. Lancaster county, pennsylvania, church records of the 18th century lancaster county, pa church records catalog record only vol. Meshoppen township, wyoming county, pennsylvania wikipedia. Pa history books physician assistant history society. They may be ordered here on our webstore, or you may place an order by sending a check made payable to lower macungie twp.
Our presence began in adamstown, aka americas antiques capital. In 1762 settlers from new england came to the wyoming valley, but were driven out by the indians. A webpage for the book series penn state series in the history of the book published by penn state university press. Noblestown presbyterian is a plain little church at a sharp bend in a village road, the sort of building most people would pass by without a second look, or even a first. Research your family history here, search surnames and see what books you find. Designed to make highquality scholarship accessible for students, the pennsylvania history series has been published since 1948 and now features. Amish and mennonite historical and information centers. Henry smith, 1970, norristown press edition, microform in english.
Celebrate the diversity of pennsylvania as joanne miller guides you along scenic back roads to thriving cities, leaving no area unexplored. Colonial pennsylvania cast iron fire backs, stove plates, and warming stoves, 17261760 by daniel a. An illustrated history of the commonwealth of pennsylvania. Choose our history of pennsylvania books at arcadia publishing. New pennsylvania history books now in library historical. The new town of kedron was growing far too slowly for. Internet archive bookreader an illustrated history of the commonwealth of pennsylvania, civil, political, and military, from its earliest settlement to the present time including historical descriptions of each county in the state, their towns, and industrial resources. Everyday discount prices and great customer service. Read about the early history of pennsylvania, its oil history, its cultural evolution, and much.
The state of pennsylvania collection contains 654 atlases spanning 326 years of growth and development 1681 through 2007. Page 94 house approved the nomination, and provided the goods for the present, though they did not much like treating out of the provinces. The following publications are available from lmths. Early in the twentieth century, there were large powder plants and manufacturers of radio tubes and incandescent lamps sylvania electric products, paving brick, flour, iron, lumber, and sole leather. Early references indicate it was part of a 1636 land grant, which in 1776 became ridley and springfield townships. By the 1830s and 1840s, americas industrial revolution, which was born in the lehigh valley, was entering its takeoff stage, and the arrival of the lehigh canal and later the railroad, opened up allentown in a way that. Kelly, 1936, by mary paul hallowell hough illustrated html at celebration of women writers filed under. Topics include professional authorship and the literary marketplace, the history of reading and book distribution, booktrade studies and publishinghouse histories, and examinations of. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Our publications are also available for purchase at any of our events. Book store lower macungie township historical society. Cemetery database surnames with material available. This series publishes books that employ a mixture of approaches. Nice condition postcard of charlie mussers store in kantz.
Begun in 1958, the lancaster mennonite historical society operates a museumsupported by library, archival, publications, and educational programswith a focus on interpretation of mennonite and amish life in southeastern pennsylvania since 1710. In our way thither, i projected and drew a plan for the union of all the colonies under one government, so far as might be necessary for defence and other important. Amish studies is an academic website developed by the young center for anabaptist and pietist studies at elizabethtown college. Abstracts of lancaster county, pa, orphans court records, 17421791 family history library abstracts of lancaster county, pennsylvania, wills family history library abstracts of lancaster county, pennsylvania, wills 17861820 worldcat an index to the will books and interstate records of lancaster county, pennsylvania, 17291850 ancestry. Morton, borough, pa, pennsylvania, delaware county. A sampling of the books published by the heinz history centers publications. Step right on to main street at any point in history, and be immersed in the wonder and unique flavor of life. List of historic places in allentown, pennsylvania wikipedia. The area now known as morton borough is one of the oldest communities in delaware county. Words to live by by hoda kotb, iron gold by pierce brown, a. In 1741, father theodore schneider, a german jesuit from philadelphias old st.