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Six paragraphs of text appearing at the end of a column titled "Random Thoughts" written by George M. Meiser, IX and appearing on page 57 in the Spring 2003 (volume 68, number 2) issue of "Historical Review of Berks County," quarterly journal of the Historical Society of Berks County. Paragraphs document Theresa's involvement with historic preservation a
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One page report outlining restoration work (and cost estimates) that needs to be completed on the following buildings: White Horse Tavern, Bridge Keeper's House, Mouns Jones House, Keim House, Keim Spring House, Keim Barn, and Hottenstein House.
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Front-page article (with photo) published in the September 8, 2010 edition (Volume XLI, No. 41) of the 'Greater Reading Area [eastern edition] Merchandiser." Article discusses dates and activities for the 2010 version of the Country Fair. Note: this article notes a name change for the fair, formerly called the Mouns Jones Country Fair--now named the Old
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One page report outlining the minutes of a board meeting held on April 24, 1985 by the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County. topics discussed at this meeting include, clearing of property across the street from the White Horse Tavern, break-ins at Mouns Jones and Bridge Keeper's Houses, Barry Stover and his drawings associated with the Historic Oley
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Two page report outlining the minutes of a board meeting held on April 24, 1985 by the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County. Topics discussed at this meeting include: treasurer's report, Hottenstein diary, Barry Stover drawings, redware plate project, etc. See additional image for full text.
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Seven-page article (with photographs) appearing on pages 2-8 in the Fall 1975 (volume IV, Number 1) issue of "American Folklife," journal of the American Folklife Society. Article titled "Colonial Dressed Stone Structures" discusses dressed stone houses, V-pointing & flat pointing, brick arches & dressed stone, etc. Approximately half of the article uses
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Series of 10 digital images depicting freight receipts signed by E.P. Holloway. Receipts are for freight shipped from various locations to the Douglassville Railroad station for the Douglass-Holloway store located in the 1765 Douglass House and its ancillary structures. The Douglassville Post Office was located in the Douglass building complex by March of
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Three page flyer/announcement sent to Trust members. Flyer discusses the logistics of the Share Our Heritage Day, held on May 19, 1996 as a fundraising event for the Douglass House Restoration Fund. Also asks for volunteers to help implement the event. See additional images for full text.
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Five-page annual report produced on September 5, 1968 for fiscal year 1967. Report outlines the Revenues, expenses, assets, equities, etc. for the Historic Preservation trust of berkls County for fiscal year 1967. See additional images for full text.
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Six-page annual report produced on May 20, 1969 for fiscal year 1968. Report outlines the revenues, expenses, assets, equities, etc. for the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County for fiscal year 1968. See additional images for full text.
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Four panel promotional brochure printed by the Trust for solicitation of members, donors, etc. Brochure discusses Trust history, properties, and activities as well as a space to write contact information when forwarding membership dues. See MJHPH86--1000.01.092 for a enlarged view of the Mouns Jones House as pictured in this brochure. See additional
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Four page newsletter of the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County printed in 1990. Piece contains a letter from Mary Pendleton (then Trust president ) updating readers on the restoration progress made at various properties in addition to thanking volunteers, acknowledging donations, etc. For full text of newsletter see additional images.
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Three one-page lists designating the number and type of various documents possesed by the Trust and relating to buildings it owns.
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Four page brochure printed by the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County. Piece outlines a brief walking tour (with hand-drawn map) of 10 historic sites within a five block radius of the intersection of Penn Street and 5th Street in downtown Reading, PA. Sites appearing on the tour are: 1) Christ Church 2) Site of William Strong House 3) Women's
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One page page typewritten list containing the Trust-owned buildings for which there are drawings on mylar.
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One page letter written by Betty Hottenstein (then secretery of the Trust) in March 1970. Letter requests that exisiting members of the Trust renew their membership and pay their dues and annouces the date for the annual membership meeting. Also, letter briefly discusses restoration work performed on Mouns Jones House and planned for the DeTurk House. Maint
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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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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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Sites and Structures Report, April 2012 for the Historic Preservation Trust Board. The following is a summary of preservation and restoration work planned, completed, and in-progress, with recommended Board action: George Douglass House: Front Door, 1765 house: The door frame in the principal "Georgian" facade of the 1765 house was repaired with "
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Sites & Structures Report for the May 23, 2012 meeting of the Board of the Directors of the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County The following is a summary of preservation and restoration work planned, completed, and in-progress, with recommended Board action: I. George Douglass House: Front Doorway, 1765 house: A. After re-setting the door
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Sites & Structures Report for November 13, 2013 meeting of the Board of the Directors of the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County Description: The following is a summary of stabilization, preservation, restoration, and related work planned, completed, and in-progress, including requested Board approval or other action on pending work and projects
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Sites & Structures Report for the March 28, 2012 meeting of the Board of the Directors of the Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County The following is a summary of preservation and restoration work planned, completed, and in-progress, with recommended Board action: Keim House: The committee is considering the following projects: A. Re-establis
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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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