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One page letter written by Dr. John E. German (then president of the Trust) in January 1971. Letter requests that exisiting members of the Trust renew their membership and pay their dues. also, letter briefly discusses restoration work performed on Bridge Keeper's House as well as the acquisition of the White Horse Tavern.
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Multiple documentation related to former Secretary of the Board of Directors and Editor of the newsletter for the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County. Image#1 : Obiturary, from unknown periodical Image#2 : A "In Memoriam," by Eleanor A. Shaner Image#3 : An article in the Thursday, November 28, 2013 "The Kutztown Area Patriot," Opinion &
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November 2017 Sites & Structures Newsletter Update: Keim House: The Trust’s five-year campaign to restore the Keim House to its 1753 architectural composition and appearance was completed in November, 2016. Within a month, National Historic Landmark status [see plaque photo] was awarded to the house and wood turner’s shop, a rare recognition celebrated at t
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Digital image of a 1965 letter from the Trust requesting that Dr. Donald Shelley and his wife Esther become members of the organization. At the time this letter was written Dr. Shelley was the director of the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. A copy of the envelope appears above the letter. Please note that the Trust letterhead includes the names
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Mouns Jones House: A. Replacement of the 2d story joists and floor boards, using early tongue-and-groove boards donated by Donald and Esther Shelley, supported by re-purposed white oak joists “edge-beaded” as noted in a 1957 HABS report and suggested by 1964 photographs taken and donated to the Trust by Theresa and John Beard. B. Reconstructing
View recordHPTBC Sites & Structures Report October 11, 2017 1. Mouns Jones House: A. Re-laying of southern pier stonework resumes today; B. Mortar analysis excludes “high-calcium” lime from Oley Valley, France, Lancaster and other Hi-Calc lime sources; C. Old MJH mortar is “dolomitic”, according to x-ray microscopy conducted by Geologist Ron Sloto at West C
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SITES & STRUCTURES REPORT TO THE HPTBC BOARD OF DIRECTORS 091317 I. Morlatton Village Pathways Project: Attached is the “final” section-drawing of the paths and stone borders funded by Greenway and Shelley grants. This system will be used for the four paths to the Morlatton buildings and the 200-foot path from Old Phila. Pike to the Thun Trail behind the
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Digital image of a three-page typescript created by Barbara Kelly, genealogical researcher and descendant of John Kerlin. This manuscriipt was created in reaction to items Mrs. Kelly discovered while researching the Trust's store ledgers (see HPTOBJ1--1008.01.022) for information on her ancestors. Various types of fabric and textiles are referenced in th
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Two page newsletter published by the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County in Feb. 1997 (Volume IV Number 1). Topics discussed include: recrafting of the Trust's mission statement, and an update on the restoration work on the George Douglass House. See additional image for full text.
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Eight page newsletter published by the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County in Feb. 1997 (Volume IV, Number 3). Topics discussed include: 32nd annual Mouns Jones Country Fair, educations programs, George Douglass House update, George Douglass history, colonial Military Muster, Christmas Tea, annual membership meeting, calendar of events, and voluntee
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August 31 1827 Mr Sheepshank to Samuel Jones to 2 Claim hooks U[nit] 38 1/2 to 10 [?]erets & Rum 14 to 51 U hooks & hinges 15 C[redit] 7.65
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