Norman Gasbarro | November 12, 2011
The house on this on this lot, known as Lot #23, was originally built as a residence for Simon Gratz some time before 1822 and therefore it one of the oldest houses in the borough. Whether Simon Gratz actually lived or syayed here is not known, but on the 75th anniversary of the founding of […]
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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 […]
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Tags: Abrham Lincoln, Everhardt family, Evitts family, Filbert family, Gerhard family, Gise family, Gratz Borough, Hoffman family, Ossman family, Pine Grove, Regiment, Walking Tour, Witman family
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