Lancaster, PA —The only volunteer organization in Lancaster County dedicated to protecting the county’s historically significant structures supports proposed legislation that would give tax credits to property owners of commercial projects within a municipality’s designated historic district. “Everyone likes historic preservation once it has occurred,” said Steve Dietrich, president of the Historic Preservation […]
“Preserve Our Past” Campaign to Protect Lancaster County Historic Landmarks
Community leaders are rallying behind the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County’s “Preserve Our Past” campaign to raise $1 million to fund trust program and operations. “It has been awhile since we have launched a community-wide fund raiser, but we are due for one,” said Stephen Dietrich, president of the Historic Preservation […]
Historic Preservation Trust Awards to Be Presented on November 9
Business and individual supporters of historic preservation in Lancaster County will be honored at the 45th annual meeting of the Historic Preservation Trust on Wednesday evening , November 9, at the Lancaster Country Club (circa 1913 in its present location). “Historic preservation countywide is driven by efforts of volunteers and the foresight […]
Landscape Architect to Address Lancaster, Pa., Preservation Trust Annual Meeting
Regional landscape architect John D. Hershey will link the significance of site context and historic preservation in his keynote address to attendees at the 45th annual meeting of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County on Wednesday, November 9, at the Lancaster Country Club (circa 1913 in its present location). His presentation’s focus will […]
Historic Preservation Trust Annual Meeting to Be on November 9
Protection of historic buildings and sites in Lancaster County will be the focus of area supporters of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County who gather for the organization’s 45th annual meeting on Wednesday, November 9, at the Lancaster Country Club. “While 2011 has been a challenging year for all non-profits, we will be […]