In 1879, newly-married Robert H. Coleman was building an exquisite mansion in Cornwall center for his new bride. He literally went to great lengths to furnish it with running water. How did he do it?
Bruce Chadbourne
Though he has been traveling through Pennsylvania for over 20 years, Bruce is a relatively new resident of Lebanon County. In part he was drawn here by the fascinating history of the Cornwall Iron Furnace and surrounds. He enjoys a wide variety of hobbies and activities, and in particular has enjoyed writing for much of his life.
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Calling all Cornwall Miners (Part two)
With the coming of 2023, the Cornwall Iron Furnace intends to celebrate the anniversary of the closure of the mine by recognizing Cornwall’s “greatest generation,” those few miners and iron workers who remain among us.
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Calling all Cornwall Miners
With the coming of 2023, the Cornwall Iron Furnace intends to celebrate the anniversary of the closure of the mine by recognizing Cornwall’s “greatest generation,” those few miners and iron workers who remain among us.
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Who knew? More on restoring Millwood’s former glory
Progress is a daily constant for Harvey Turner’s “Millwood” restoration project in Cornwall Borough. Much of the exterior work has been finished and buttoned up for the cold season now upon us in Lebanon County.
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Who knew? Restoring Millwood’s former glory
Bruce Chadbourne writes about how experiencing the feel of the Millwood Mansion has connected more pieces of Cornwall’s past and the people who lived it.
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Who knew? On being B.F. Hean (Part Two)
From a broken shaving mug found in an old Cornwall privy, to a portrait of a man who lived some 100+ years ago. On being B.F. Hean, part two.
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Who knew? On being B.F. Hean (Part One)
From a broken shaving mug found in an old Cornwall privy, to a portrait of a man who lived some 100+ years ago. On being B.F. Hean, part one.
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Who knew? Cornwall’s National Guard riot of 1887
In this week’s “who knew” column, we share the story of how a railroad rivalry led to chaos and conflict during the 1887 National Guard encampment at Mt. Gretna.
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Who knew? The Pinkerton Cornwall Caper of 1888 (Episode Four)
What brought Pinkerton detective “F.B.T.” from Philadelphia to Lebanon in 1888? Read the fourth and final installment of our history serial about the Pinkerton Cornwall Caper.
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Who knew? The Pinkerton Cornwall Caper of 1888 (Episode Three)
What brought Pinkerton detective “F.B.T.” from Philadelphia to Lebanon in 1888? Read part three of our history serial about the Pinkerton Cornwall Caper.
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Who knew? The Pinkerton Cornwall Caper of 1888 (Episode Two)
What brought Pinkerton detective “F.B.T.” from Philadelphia to Lebanon in 1888? Read part two of our history serial about the Pinkerton Cornwall Caper.
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Who knew? The Pinkerton Cornwall Caper of 1888 (Episode One)
What brought Pinkerton detective “F.B.T.” from Philadelphia to Lebanon in 1888? Read episode one of our history serial about the Pinkerton Cornwall Caper.
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Who knew? Profound possessions
Straight from the 1885 annals of “Robin Leach’s Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” comes this fascinating report, a surprising glimpse into the opulence of Cornwall, Pennsylvania, in the 19th century.
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Who knew? The Cornwall Manor pools
A riddle presented itself one cold November day on the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail: “Here in Cornwall, what is gray, disappears in spring and reappears in fall?”