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MAY 8, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
“Stiegel’s Iron” will highlight Elizabeth Furnace BY CATHY MOLITORIS
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renamed it in honor of his wife. Many Colonial-era buildings survive on the site to this day, and excavation is revealing more about the history of the property. Snyder, who has resided in Manheim since the 1980s, has always had an interest in local history, Williams shared. “Upon his arrival in Manheim, the history of Stiegel and the town has become a great priority for him,” she explained. “He has been involved in the archaeological explorations at Elizabeth Furnace for years.” The program fits in perfectly with the historical society ’s mission statement - loving Manheim by preserving its past. “We wanted to share the early history about the founder of Manheim and his history of iron working in helping to establish the town of
Manheim,” Williams said, noting that the organization holds informational presentations throughout the year on various topics. From 1 to 4 p.m. on May 19, the railroad station will be open for tours, and free trolley rides will be offered, weather permitting. The Manheim Historical Society maintains a heritage center, located at 88 S. Grant St., as well as two historic homes available for tours - the Keath house, located at 32 E. High St., and the Fasig house at 30 E. High St. Additional projects of the Manheim Historical Society umbrella include Stiegel Glassworks and the Howard Street clock, located in the mini park off the Manheim square. The Manheim Historical Society has a variety of programs planned for the upcoming months at See “Stiegel’s Iron” pg 5
BY CATHY MOLITORIS
road,” said Penny West, auxiliary outreach chairman for the post. The stretch runs between 1355 and 955 Lancaster Road. The project is part of the PennDOT Adopt-A-Highway program. PennDOT provides materials to volunteers who take on a 2-mile section of road and are recognized with a sign for their efforts in keeping the road clean. See Manheim pg 3
Volunteers at a recent road cleanup organized by the Manheim VFW Auxiliary
Lancaster artist featured in Philadelphia Eagles’ art gala BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
JJ Roach of Lancaster doesn’t see the world in the same way most people do. The 20-year-old artist has a keen eye for complex patterns and intricate details, which he often quickly spots in what appear to be ordinary settings. In 2020, JJ began leaning into his unique instincts to create elaborate, large-scale drawings that spare no detail. Over the last four years, JJ has continued to hone his craft by
expanding his portfolio and participating in art shows and events in Lancaster County and beyond, including the Philadelphia Eagles Art Gala Charity Auction held in March. “Green Is the Heart Inspired” was held from March 25 to April 15 at Arch Enemy Arts, a gallery located in Philadelphia’s historic Old City. The art gala and auction, which benefited the Eagles Autism Foundation, featured 35 pieces created by artists from the greater Philadelphia See Artist pg 2
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Dan Snyder, a volunteer with the historical society, will present “Stiegel’s Iron” at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 19. “The talk will be about the archaeology of the iron furnace, Elizabeth Furnace,” said Susan Williams, president of the Manheim Historical Society. “The archaeolog y digs have been ongoing for 21 years.” The history of the Elizabeth Furnace dates to 1746, when John Jacob Hunter patented 400 acres of land in northern Lancaster County. He built a furnace for casting iron in 1750. In 1752, his daughter, Elizabeth, married Heinrich Wilhelm Stiegel, who bought the land from his fatherin-law, rebuilt the furnace and
Keeping Manheim looking great Community service could be seen in action in late April, when members of Scout Troop 47 joined members of the Manheim VFW Cyrus R. Peters Memorial Post 5956 and auxiliary to clean up a stretch of road in Manheim. “Our route is from Kauffman’s Mennonite Church up to Gibble’s Upholstery, both sides of the
or more than 100 years, Pe n n s y l v a n i a w a s t h e iron-making center of the country. Iron played an important part in establishing the United States, as the material was used in everything from agriculture to industry. Manheim was at the heart of the iron industry, and the town’s role will be in the spotlight during a presentation at the railroad station operated by the Manheim Historical Society, 210 S. Charlotte St., Manheim.
“We wanted to share the early history about the founder of Manheim and his history of iron working in helping to establish the town of Manheim.”
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