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14 Market Street: Church

 

Print References

There are several printed publications on Lewisburg's architectural history, which may include pictures or written histories. Additional information on this structure (Church, 14 Market Street) can be found in the following texts:

Historic Union County.  “Lewisburg: The Middle Years 1840-1880.” May, 2000.
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
This brochure contains a short paragraph on the architecture of the building

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
Mentioned on page 123

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 pages 66 and 67

Location:University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg Buildings. Churches. Individual. Presbyterian. Box A.7,2,5.
Photographs and one sketch

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 church  is mentioned on page 141. A picture and short description can be found on page 119

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 can be found on page 22
           
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 pages 66 and 67

Kalp, Lois.  “A Tour of Union County Churches” The Story of a County: Union County Sesquicentennial.  1963. 
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Short history of the church

Theiss, Lewis E. “Lewisburg Maintains Historic Destiny…Town Was Once a Thriving River Port” The Story of a County: Union County Sesquicentennial.  1963. 
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
This brochure includes a picture of the church

Hitchcock, Elizabeth.  “Architecture Lends Beauty and Distinction” The Story of a County: Union County Sesquicentennial.  1963. 
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
The architecture of the home is briefly mentioned in the article

Kalp, Lois.  “A Tour of Union County Churches” The Story of a County: Union County Sesquicentennial.  1963. 
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
This brochure includes a short history of the church

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 Greek revival (brick or wood).

Wetzel, Lydia B. “History of the First Presbyterian Church.”
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa.
9 page pamphlet on the history of the church from 1833- 1933

Gararel, Martha, Wetzell, Lydia, and Junkin, E.L., Rev. “William D. Himelreich Memorial Library- A History and an Appraisal.” 1933 and 1946.
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa.
8 pages on the history of the church

Murphy, Charlotte Shields. “Historical Sketch for the One hundred and Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the First Presbyterian Church.” First Presbyterian Church in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa.
3 page history of the church

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
The church is mentioned on page 337, 342, and a drawing can be found on page 341

Diodato, compiler; C. DeEtte Edgett, Florence Pyle, and Deane Clements. Lewisburg’s Historic Architecture: Two Photographic Collections.  2008.
Location: Public Library for Union County, Lewisburg PA
Appears on the following slides with brief architectural notes: Edgett 007, 008, 174, 184; Pyle/Clements 086; Pyle/Clements 115.

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: 1900
Note: "1900" is entered when construction date is unknown.

Narratives

No data.