Papers Read Before the Lancaster County Historical Society, September 2, 1904, Vol. 9 : The Wabank House, Minutes of the September Meeting (Classic Reprint)

Frank Ried Diffenderffer

ISBN 10: 133221018X / ISBN 13: 9781332210183

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Papers Read Before the Lancaster County Historical Society, September 2, 1904, Vol. 9 : The Wabank House, Minutes of the September Meeting (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133221018X
• ISBN 13: 9781332210183
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This book chronicles the history of the Wabank House, a summer resort in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, which existed from 1855 until 1864. It was a popular destination for wealthy Philadelphians and Lancaster locals seeking relaxation and recreation. The book explores the reasons for its establishment, including the desire of local elites to create a summer resort that would rival those in other parts of the state. The author also examines the various factors that contributed to its decline and eventual closure, including the financial difficulties faced by the company that owned it and the changing tastes of vacationers. The book provides a glimpse into the social and economic history of Lancaster County during the mid-19th century and sheds light on the evolving nature of leisure and recreation in the United States.