Matthews Public Library - Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania Historic Images

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Founded in 1761 by Frederick Stump, Fredericksburg (formerly Stumpstown) is situated in northern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Formerly a predominantly rural, farming community with a substantial German heritage, the town has become increasingly diverse and suburban due to its proximity to Fort Indiantown Gap and New York City. Historically the home of up to seven churches, numerous main street businesses, and Schuylkill Seminary/College (1886-1902), Bell & Evans, the poultry raising and processing giant headquartered in Fredericksburg, is now the town's main employer as it continues expansion of its operations. This collection contains vintage postcards and photographs depicting various local street scenes and local organizations, including local businesses and the local baseball team. Images chronicle Fredericksburg localities, businesses, and citizens ranging from the late-nineteenth century to mid-twentieth century
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John Henry Lick (1818-1891).
John Henry Lick (1818-1891).
Lick, John H., (1818-1891), Philanthropists
Dated 1863, this image depicts John Henry Lick (1818-1891); Lick lived for a time in California before returning to Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, in the 1870’s.
Lick Mausoleum, Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Lick Mausoleum, Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Lick Mausoleum (Fredericksburg, Pa.), Mausoleums--Pennsylvania
Located in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Lick Mausoleum is the final resting place of the philanthropist, John H. Lick (1818-1891).
Lick Monument, Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Lick Monument, Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Lick Monument (Fredericksburg, Pa.), Sepulchral Monuments--Pennsylvania
Located in Cedar Hill Cemetery and erected by the citizens of Fredericksburg, Pa., Lick Monument commemorates James Lick (1796-1876) and the Lick family, a formerly prominent, philanthropic local family.
Lick Monument, Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Lick Monument, Cedar Hill Cemetery, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Lick Monument (Fredericksburg, Pa.), Sepulchral Monuments--Pennsylvania
Located in Cedar Hill Cemetery and erected by the citizens of Fredericksburg, Pa., Lick Monument commemorates James Lick (1796-1876) and the Lick family, a formerly prominent, philanthropic local family.
Main Street, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Main Street, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Town life--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County
A view of Main Street, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, looking West as a small group of men and a horse drawn wagon gathers.
Patriotic Order Sons of America building, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Patriotic Order Sons of America building, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Patriotic Order Sons of America--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, St John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church (Fredericksburg, Pa.)
Built in 1907 the former Patriotic Order Sons of America building was located on the southwest corner of Main Street and Pine Grove Street in Fredericksburg; the patriotic organization occupied the upper floors of the building while the First National Bank of Fredericksburg and a barber shop shared the first floor. At the time this photo was taken the church in the background was St. John’s Union (Lutheran and Reformed) Church, located on South Pine Grove Street.
Patriotic Order Sons of America building, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Patriotic Order Sons of America building, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Patriotic Order Sons of America--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Financial institutions--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Banks and banking
Built in 1907 the former Patriotic Order Sons of America building was located on the southwest corner of Main Street and Pine Grove Street in Fredericksburg; the patriotic organization occupied the upper floors of the building while the First National Bank of Fredericksburg and a barber shop shared the first floor.
Patriotic Order Sons of America building, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania; circa 1925.
Patriotic Order Sons of America building, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania; circa 1925.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Patriotic Order Sons of America--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Financial institutions--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Banks and banking
Built in 1907 the former Patriotic Order Sons of America building was located on the southwest corner of Main Street and Pine Grove Street in Fredericksburg; the patriotic organization occupied the upper floors of the building while the First National Bank of Fredericksburg and a barber shop shared the first floor.
Post Office, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania; circa 1930.
Post Office, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania; circa 1930.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), United States Post Office--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Post Office
In 1826 the post office was established in Fredericksburg, then called Stumpstown. Over the years it has changed locations. At the time of this photo, the Fredericksburg (Pennsylvania) Post Office was located at 112 W. Main Street.
Reamstown Street, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Reamstown Street, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Town life--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County
A view down Reamstown Street, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania; current street name is unknown.
Town square, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Town square, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Town life--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County
A group of people congregate on the town square on Main Street of Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Town Square, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Town Square, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Town life--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Hotels
A view of the town square in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, looking East on Main Street; two women and a man stand in front of Strauss House Hotel located at 101 East Main Street, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
United Brethren Church, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
United Brethren Church, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Evangelical United Brethren Church--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Church
A view of North Center Street, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania that shows the former Evangelical United Brethren Church building on the corner of North Center and Walnut Streets.
Unknown dining establishment in Fredericksburg, PA.
Unknown dining establishment in Fredericksburg, PA.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Dining establishments--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Restaurants
A group of men gathers for a banquet as female staff pose with the guests for a photograph.
Unknown poultry farm located in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Unknown poultry farm located in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Poultry, Farms
This photo depicts an aerial view of a poultry farm located in Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Verl’s Salads employees in Fredericksburg, PA.
Verl’s Salads employees in Fredericksburg, PA.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Dining establishments--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Personnel
Employees of Verl’s Salads pose for a picture on and around an automobile outside Verl’s Restaurant and Garage.
Wagon of S. Liebovitz Shirt Factory, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Wagon of S. Liebovitz Shirt Factory, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.
Bethel (Lebanon County, Pa. : Township), Clothing factories--Pennsylvania--Lebanon County, Business enterprises
A group of people gathers on a wagon, perhaps preparing for a parade, owned by the S. Liebovitz Shirt Factory, Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania.