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The Largest Celebration in the History of Cabbage Hill
Jim Gerhart August 1, 2019 The greatest expression of civic pride ever to take place on Cabbage Hill in the Eighth Ward of Lancaster occurred on June 15-16, 1923. On the evenings of those two days, a huge festival drew close to 10,000 people to Manor Street to celebrate the long-awaited completion of the paving of the street. More than $6,000 (about $84,000 in today’s dollars) was raised to benefit Rodney Park, a new city park on a triangle of land between Third, Rodney, and Crystal Streets. The surface of Manor Street had been in terrible condition for many years. Finally, in early August 1922, work crews began the process of excavating the street so it could be paved with concrete. The city’s contractor, Swanger-Fackler Construction Company of Lebanon, was responsible for the overall project and the paving of most of the street, and Conestoga Traction Company was responsible for moving the trolley tracks from the edge of the street…
Business Was Booming on Cabbage Hill a Century Ago
Jim Gerhart July,2019 In 1919, things were generally looking up in the U.S.—World War I had just ended, unemployment was … Continue reading “Business Was Booming on Cabbage Hill a Century Ago”
Maintenance Tips with the Happyhandyman – Water, part 1
One of the more challenging aspects of being a homeowner is knowing when it is time to call in a … Continue reading “Maintenance Tips with the Happyhandyman – Water, part 1”