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136 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 (136 Market Street) can be found in the following texts:

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 building can be found in the text on pages 51, 59, 107, 114,162,183, 321 and in a photograph on page 38

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 can be found on pages 64 and 65

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

Deans, Thomas.  “The Story of a County: Union County Sesquicentennial.”  1963. 
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Ad for the Lewisburg Hotel with a page long history

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
Brief history of the Lewisburg Hotel

O’Boyle, Brenda. “Recent Renovations Add Style to Hotel.”  The Bucknellian 21 Feb. 1986
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg. History. 1980s. Box A.11,3, Shelf 5
Article about hotel’s construction including two pictures of the interior

“Complete Program of Renovations at Hotel Lewisburger.”
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg Homes. Box A.11,3, Shelf 5
Typewritten sheet from a local newspaper detailing the hotels renovations

Theiss, L.E.
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg. History. 1990s. box A.11,3, Shelf 5
Unpublished 6 page pamphlet on the hotel's history

“Cameron House at Lewisburg in New Central.”
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg. Homes. Box A.7,2,5.
Picture and a short history included in the article

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 9      

A print of this photograph can be found at:

Location:University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg Buildings. Individual. Hotel Lewisburger. Box A.7,2,5.
Eight photographs from 1950 to 1998

The following are articles about The Lewisburg Hotel’s renovation/ change of ownership in the early 1990’s:

Glazer, Mike. “Wirth: Hotel Can be a Success.” Lewisburg Journal
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg. History. 1990s. Box A.11,3, Shelf 5

Glazer, Mike. “Lewisburg Hotel: Work Begins.” Lewisburg Journal 6 Oct. 1991
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg. History. 1990s. Box A.11,3, Shelf 5

Povel, Derek.  “Landmark to Reopen in Spring.” The Bucknellian 19 Oct 1995
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg. History. 1990s. Box A.11,3, Shelf 5

Brennan, Pamela.  “Hotel Called Romance of “Old Lewisburg. Lewisburg Journal 16 Aug. 1991 
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg. History. 1990s. Box A.11,3, Shelf 5

Brennan, Pamela.  “newly Refurbished Lewisburg Hotel Reopens.”  Williamsport Sun- Gazette 18 Jun 1998
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg. The Lewisburg Hotel. Box A.11,3, Shelf 5

Glazer, Mike.  “Lewisburg Hotel: A Done Deal.” Lewisburg Journal 1993
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg. History. 1990s. Box A.11,3, Shelf 5


Glazer, Mike.  “Spring Opening Slated for Lewisburg Hotel.” Lewisburg Journal 30 Sept. 1995
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg. History. 1990s. Box A.11,3, Shelf 5

Bardaen, Neil.  “Financial Problems Force the Closing of Lewisburg Hotel.”  The Bucknellian 5 Feb. 1993

Doebrer, Rachel.  “’The Burger’ is Back.” Bucknell World
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg, The Lewisburg Hotel.  Box A.11,3, Shelf 5

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 014, 185.

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 86-89.

 

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: 1834
Note: "1900" is entered when construction date is unknown.

Narratives

No data.