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Historic Society Properties
The Manheim Historical Society was founded in 1964 and is dedicated to preserving the past for the future. The Society has concentrated on the preservation of some of the landmarks that have characterized the Borough of Manheim and surrounding areas, as well as collecting local historical artifacts and undertaking other projects. The Society has no salaried staff members. All duties are carried out by volunteers. The current membership is approximately 605.
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Heritage Center - Library - Museum - Office Open Monday and Friday, 1 to 4 PM - Wednesday, 6 to 9 PM & Saturday, 9 AM to NOON
The building houses a Museum concentrating on artifacts dealing with the local area, and a Research Center that houses the collection of Manheim Newspapers. |
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This building also has a historic past, it was constructed for the Boy Scouts just after their formation in 1917. The building was dedicated on December 31, 1919. In 1924 it became the headquarters for a Pecan Research Center which flourished until 1938. In 1939 the building was bought by a local trade union and has been used for various civic purposes up to 1996. The goal of the Society is to make the building the Educational and Resource Center of Manheim. It will be dedicated to preserving local histories of families, businesses and organizations as well as the display of artifacts from the past that assisted with the development of the area.
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Trolley Car - No. 236
In 1990, a derelict Brill, Birney type trolley car was obtained, this was one of only a small number of surviving cars of this type. Originally in service in Lancaster, it was lovingly restored by Society members.
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The Fasig House
In 1974-76 the acquisition, relocation and reconstruction of the log "Fasig House" from South Charlotte Street to East High Street was undertaken.
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The Manheim Railway Station
First constructed in 1881. The building was abandoned in 1976 and left to waste away. The Society and local citizens began a project to obtain and restore the building to its former glory. |
Photograph taken by BRT Photographic Illustrations |
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Town Clock
In 1985, with the help of local businesses the Society purchased and preserved the Jewelers clock on North Main Street. In 1991 this clock was relocated to a mini park at South Main and East High Streets.
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The Keath House
In 1995, the log house located at 192 North Main Street, was donated to the Society on the condition that it be moved from its present location to allow for a new construction project. The log house was moved to its current location in the Historic District of Manheim adjacent to the Fasig House.
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John Kendig Library & Newspaper Collection
The Society has an almost complete bound sets of the local newspaper published from 1841. And ending in 1978. According to State officials this is the only 'complete' collection of Manheim newspapers known to be in existence. John Dunlap Kendig donated books, documents, photographs, negatives, etc., and was instrumental in setting up the library. The newspapers and other local historical documents are available for researchers.
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1760 Borough Map
In 1992, the Society purchased a 1760s map used by Baron Henry William Stiegel, founder of Manheim Borough.
Railcars
Over the years, a caboose, two box cars and an 18 ton engine have joined the Society's exhibits.
The Stiegel Glass Works
In 1992, a small version of the Stiegel Glass Works was restored into operation for glass blowing.
Ten Door Outhouse
In 1981-82, the Society was instrumental in the restoration and preservation of the unique "Ten Door Outhouse" owned by the Zion Lutheran Church.
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