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Three-page of article titled "Johannes Keim" by christopher A. Spang appearing in the Fall 1979 (Volume XLIV, No. 4) issue of "Historical Review of Berks County," a quarterly publication of the Historical Society of Berks County. Article gives a brief history of Johannes Keim (starting in 1698) and key descendants ending in the mid 19th century. Topics d
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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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Three-pages of short articles from Volume II, No. 5 (February , 1974) issue of "American Folklife," a monthly newspaper devoted to the American culture published by the American Folklife Society. First article, appearing entirely on page 2 and titled "Nicles Keim, Merchant," gives a brief history of Nicles Keim, third son of John Keim by his first wife
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Half-page article with drawings (by Gerald O'Brien) from the Thursday April 5, 1973 edition of the "Reading Eagle." Article appears on page 53, Fourth Section. Article briefly discusses American Folklife Society's (owner of Keim farmstead in 1973) plans for converting the Keim farmstead into a history museum & national headquarters site.
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Northwest perspective view of the c. 1753 Jacob Keim house from Historic American Buildings Survey Photograph. Description: This view from photo, HABS PA #1039, shows: the pent roof on its original cantilevered “outlooker” supports on the northern eaves wall, with projecting “flashing course” protecting joint between shingles and house-wall [left]; the ga
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Color photographic print showing details of the south elevation view of the Keim House and southwest gable wall of ancillary structure. Details include: brick relieving arch, chevron door, portion of 1930s porch.
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Color photographic print showing detail of the south elevation view of the Keim House. Note that portions of the Keim Cabin, Keim Barn, and Keim Outhouse (right) can be seen in this photo. Details include: chevron door, brick relieving arch, 1930s porch.
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Color photographic print showing detail of a southwest perspective view of the Keim House. Note that the re-tiled roof of the Keim ancillary building can be seen along the right margin of the photo. Details include: 1930s porch on south eaves wall and west gable wall, both grossly distorting the original proportions, massing, fenestration, and concealing
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Ten-page booklet (6" w x 9" h) outlining a driving tour of the Oley Valley arranged by The Woman's Club of Oley. Features include: map, one-page introduction, brief histories for seven sites, and acknowledgements of property owners and tour committee members. The Keim Homestead is the second site featured. Brief historical text for Keim Homestead begin
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Keim House, field notes drawing, elevations South of the Southern eaves wall (2011). Digital image #1 is a Field Notes drawing showing the Keim House grade elevations south of the south eaves wall. Description: The data recorded on this sketch [together with future archaeological investigations] will provide guidance for determining the early and restore
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Digital image of Keim Barn from original photographic print showing gable-hooded doorway. Details include: non-period door and hardware, gabled doorway hood. Origianl HABS caption for the image is as follows: "DETAIL VIEW OF HOODED DOOR." Data sheets for HABS images (KBPH1--1002.01.029 & KBPH2--1002.01.030) associated with the Keim Barn appear in
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Digital images of 2 field notes drawings and a series of 8 digital photographs showing the cellar entryway constructed in summer, 2011 at the c.1800-1820 addition to the Jacob Keim House. During most of the past 90 years, the addition-cellar doorway [Image #3, photo 3676, 5/23/11] and its approach, an earthen ramp, were sheltered against direct precipitation
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Keim House 1/2 page halftone image from photo, with paragraph of descriptive caption; published in "The Dutchman," Winter 1954, page 22. The 2d story doorway did not open to a 2d story porch, as suggested in the photo caption, but led to a balcony or “gallery”, which was reproduced in the 2012-2013 restoration campaign. Issue also contains similar entry
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Perspective drawing of the Jacob Keim “Manor House” from the southwest, published in the copyrighted April, 1975 issue of “American Folklife, A Monthly Newspaper Devoted to the American Culture”. This image and the text excerpts are published here with the generous permission of Richard Shaner, Publisher, Managing Editor, and principal contributor to the ess
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Full-page article with illustration from page 12 the April 1975 issue of "American Folklife," newsletter of the American Folklife Society. Article briefly outlines restoration plans for the Jacob Keim Farmstead, focusing on balcony, porch, and Hartman cider press. Also requests Keim descendants to share property photos as well as an appeal for funding.
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One-page article with photograph from page 2 of April 1973 issue of "American Folklife," newsletter of the American Folklife Society. Article briefly discusses Colonial American Folklife Fair held at Keim Homestead, During Memorial Day weekend of 1973. At the time this article was written Keim Farmstead was owned by American Folklife Society.
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Two-page article with 14 photographs from pages 10 and 11 of American Folklife, newsletter of the American Folklife Society. Article briefly discusses door hardware from the Keim homestead, focusing on hinges and catches. At the time this article was written Keim Farmstead was owned by American Folklife Society. Image is of first page only. See M
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One-column article from page 12 of January 1975 issue of "American Folklife," newsletter of the American Folklife Society. Article briefly discusses relocation of the Hartman cider press to the Keim Homestead. At the time this article was written Keim Homestead was owned by American Folklife Society.
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Article with one photo from Opinion & Editorial page of the Kutztown Area Patriot, October 22, 2009 edition. Article is titled "Historic German roots originate in Rhine Valley" and written by Richard L.T. Orth (photo of DeTurk House courtesy of www.americanfolklifeintsittute.com). Article mainly focuses on the use of clay roof tiles by the Oley Valley'
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Two-page article appearing on pages 10-11 in the Winter 1974 issue of "American Folklife,"journal of the American Folklife Society. Article on Keim Farmstead discusses the depiction in a drawing of a structure (bakehouse) not present on the site in 1974. The vaulted “root” cellar remains, and will be exhibited under a roofed shelter. Article also discus
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Article on Keim Farmstead on page 14 of "Oley Valley Sentinel: A quarterly publication serving the entire Oley Valley School District," Volume 7, Issue 4, July 2009. Article appearing on page 14 was writen by Lynn A. Gladieux, Sentinel Writer and briefly discusses a fundraiser held at the farmstead on may 23, 2009, Keim family history, property history,
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One-page article with conceptual perspective drawing (by Gerald O'Brian) from page 12 of April 1974 (Volume II, No. 7) issue of "American Folklife," newspaper of the American Folklife Society. Article briefly discusses the appointment of the farmstead's two colonial homes [Keim Cabin & Keim House] to the National Register of Historic Places as well as r
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Letter from Debbie Nisbet thanking Matt Barnhart for giving her, her mother, and her husband a tour of the Keim house. Letter states that Ms. Nisbet is a descendant of both the Keim & DeTurk families. $200.00 check to be used for Keim Farmstead and DeTurk house was enclosed with letter.
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Series of 19 images showing perspective views of the Keim House and other dwellings, detail views depicting evidence of an early plastered cove cornice on the Keim house, and other related photos, including images of houses built during the same quarter-century period as the Keim house and earlier English antecedents displaying plastered cove cornices. I
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