Water Works became an important town in the operation of the Union Canal in the 1800s.
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Water Works was once a popular destination in the Lebanon Valley
Local residents and out-of-town guests from as far away as New York state came to this tiny hamlet to enjoy outdoor activities at Water Works Lake, which was created in the 1800s when a dam was built to provide water to the Union Canal.
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Putting it all together: A journey from Jefferson’s estate to Lebanon’s history
Historical research suggests that the Jones family, buried in East Hanover Township’s Salem Evangelical Cemetery, may have roots tracing back to a slave named Daniel from President Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest estate.
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Who knew? Robert H. Coleman, Florida Man (Part 5)
Part 5 of our history on Robert H. Coleman, Florida Man – “Sanctuary in Saranac Lake.”
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Mount Gretna Tabernacle: ‘Ingenious’ structure was raised in just weeks
Despite scant records, the Mount Gretna Tabernacle, built in 1899, is attributed to John Cilley, a self-taught engineer renowned for his innovative auditorium designs.
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Who knew? Robert H. Coleman, Florida Man (Part 4)
Part 4 of our history on Robert H. Coleman, Florida Man – “Florida, Robert H. Coleman’s Other Life.”
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Who knew? Robert H. Coleman, Florida Man (Part 3)
Part 3 of our history on Robert H. Coleman, Florida Man – “The Busy Decade.”
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Who knew? Robert H. Coleman, Florida Man (Part 2)
Part 2 of our history on Robert H. Coleman, Florida Man – “Florida Man, as a Boy.”
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A look back on JFK’s visit to Lebanon during his 1960 run for president
Current Lebanon area resident (and former London, Ohio, newspaper editor) Fran Odyniec shares a story with us connecting two campaign visits in 1960.
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Who knew? Robert H. Coleman, Florida Man (Part 1)
Florida Man goes bankrupt on the Jacksonville, Tampa & Key West Railway – part 1.
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One mystery that no longer lingers
The mystery surrounding Robert H. Coleman’s Cornwall mansions has energized local historians for decades.
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Bicycles have a long history in Lebanon [We Are Lebanon, Pa]
We Are Lebanon, Pa is a positivity project to tell stories of citizens of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Today’s story just happens to be 100 years old…
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Who knew? Anne of Cornwall (Part 4)
How remarkable, the life of Anne Coleman Rogers.
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From 1891 to today: The Lafayette Hotel’s enduring presence in Lebanon
The Lafayette Hotel, one of Lebanon’s oldest establishments, has a rich history dating back to 1891, with various owners and transformations, and continues to operate as a rooming home today.
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Bucher Meeting House celebrates 150 years two years late due to pandemic
The historic Bucher Meeting House in South Lebanon Township, near Cornwall, will mark its 150th anniversary with a commemorative event from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 10.
