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12 Market Street

 

Print References

There are several printed publications on Lewisburg's architectural history, which may include pictures or written histories. Additional information on this structure (12 Market Street) can be found in the following texts:

Anderson, John W., et. al. Lewisburg: History of 19th Century Lewisburg Architecture. Lewisburg, PA: Institute for Regional Affairs.
Location: Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
A picture and short description of this home can be found on page 10        

Kalp, Lois. A Town on the Susquehanna 1769-1975, with an Epilogue 1975-1980. Lewisburg, PA: Colonial Printing.
Location: Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
This home can be found in the text on pages 187, 304, 330, and 334, and a picture can be found on page 188.

Institute for Regional Affairs, Bucknell University. “Historic Site Survey Union County  Planning Commission.”  June, 1976.
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Picture and short description of the architecture on page 69

Hitchcock, E.L. “Architecture of Lewisburg Area”
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg. General. Undated. Box A.7,2,5.
Description of homes by architectural period.  This house can be found under log houses/ italionate

Freist, Anne Marie. “History of Packwood House Museum Since 18th Century Recounted.” The Bucknellian 26 Apr. 1985
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg. History. 1980s. Box A.11,3, Shelf 5
History and picture of the museum

“From Adam to Adam to Edith: A History of Lot #50 in the Town of Lewisburg.” 11 Sept 1980
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg. History. 1980s. Box A.11,3, Shelf 5      
Pamphlet presented to the Packwood house on the history of 12 Market Street

“Mrs. Fetherston Wills that House Become Museum.”  Union County Journal 28 Feb. 1972
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg Homes. Box A.11,3, Shelf 5

Kalp, Lois.  “Lewisburg: People and Events that Shaped its History.”  Union County Pennsylvania: A Celebration of History. Snyder, Charles, Ed. Lewisburg, Pa: Union County Historical Society, 2000
Location: Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
This home is mentioned on page 135

Strosser, Ted. “Architectural Appendix.”  Union County Pennsylvania: A Celebration of History. Snyder, Charles, Ed. Lewisburg, Pa: Union County Historical Society, 2000
Location: Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
This home can be found on page 332

Location:University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg Buildings. Homes. Individual. Packwood House (Fetherston House). Box A.7,2,5.
Photograph

Union County Planning Commission. “ Union County Historic Preservation Plan, 1978.” Volume I. July 8, 2003.
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg PA.
Photograph and brief architectural and historical information given on pages 90-93.

Sanborn Maps

The Sanborn Fire Insurance Company's primary business was appraising American homes for fire insurance. To do so, the company produced maps of thousands of American towns, including Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. The company updated its maps periodically between 1885 and 1944.  A map set consists of from 4 to 20 sheets, each covering several blocks.  Each parcel is mapped; if a structure exists on a parcel its footprint is drawn, together with such details as wall material, roof material, height, and the location of doors, windows, porches, and chimneys.  More information on Sanborn maps is found on the Homepage of this disc, section 4B.

In the listing below, “no data” indicates that the Sanborn map for that year does not include the land parcel on which the above building is located.  “Sheet 11” (for example) indicates that the parcel in question will be found on Sheet 11 of the map set for that year. The 1944 map is essentially the 1925 map with minor emendations.

1885: Sheet 2
1890: Sheet 2
1896: Sheet 2
1901: Sheet 2
1906: Sheet 2
1913: Sheet 3
1925: Sheet 8
1944*: Sheet 8

Public Records

Year Built, per Union County Parcel Report: 1799
Note: "1900" is entered when construction date is unknown.

Narratives

No data.