Norman Gasbarro | April 18, 2012
The house presently on Lot #58 was originally on Lot #26 and was moved to its new location in 1910. It was built prior to 1818 for Henry Ramberger who was the first owner of the lot. Early owners of this house were Emanuel Hoffman and Solomon Laudenslager. In 1860, the house was sold to […]
Norman Gasbarro | October 22, 2011
From about 1834 to 1865, this property, known as Lot #25, was owned by William Bickel. Prior to the purchase by Bickel, it was owned by Peter Filbert, who was the father of Civil War veteran, Lt.. Col. Peter A. Filbert (1833-1924). At the time of Bickel’s purchase, there was a house and blacksmith shop […]
Norman Gasbarro | July 21, 2011
This is the sixth in a series of posts on Gratz during the Civil War. The house on Lot #54 on the south side of Market Street was built sometime between 1820 and 1824, probably by John Coleman who was the original purchaser of this lot from Simon Gratz in 1818. Coleman sold the lot […]
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