Mills of Lancaster County
My latest book entitled “Mills of Lancaster County” is now available for purchase.
The grist mills of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania were once the hubs of their local communities. At one time there was a mill for every 2 1⁄2 square miles. Now there are less than one hundred still standing.
This book serves as a record of those mills, relating some of the stories of the men and women who worked the mills. Organized by watershed, the book contains the full catalog of mills past and present with details and timelines.
Winner of the 2024 C. Emlen Urban Preservation Publication Award presented by the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County.
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The price is $43.10 which includes tax and shipping.
The Conestoga River : A History
My book on the history of the Conestoga River released in March of 2021.
The Conestoga River meanders for sixty miles through the fertile farmlands of Lancaster County. From early Native American inhabitants to the European settlers who made the Conestoga Valley their home, the river has provided sustenance and transportation for generations. Victorian-era resorts and hotels were built along the river, providing new recreational activities as steam power drove innovative forms of transportation. As the region developed and the population grew, the river paid a heavy price in increased pollution from sewage runoff and industry. Conservation efforts toward the end of the twentieth century through the present day have restored the river’s beauty and recreational reputation.
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“If you want a brief, reliable overview of the Conestoga – from “river” to “creek” to “river” – this is it.” – Jack Brubaker
The price is $29.31 which includes tax and shipping.
Two Book Bundle
Get both of my books for a special bundled price.
One copy of The Conestoga River Book and one copy of the Mills of Lancaster County book shipped together in one box.
The price is $64.00 which includes tax and shipping.