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51 South Third 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 (51 South Third 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 home can be found on:
Page 80 in a picture
Page 81 on the construction in 1867
Page 85 on the 1870 dedication
Page 144 as the location a the wedding of Martha Wolfe and James Lloyd Kalp in 1906
Page 176 as the location of a performance of Hayden’s Creation in 1932
Page 185 about to the damaging fire in 1936
Page 191 as the location of a speech by Dr. Daniel in 1940 to commemorate the 96th anniversary of the church
Page 214 as the location of wedding of Marion Ranck and Harry Rose
Page 264 about the beginning of renovation in 1961

Institute for Regional Affairs, Bucknell University. “Historic Site Survey Union County  Planning Commission.”  June, 1976.
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
A picture and short description of the architecture can be found on pages 30 and 31

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

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

“Handbook: First Baptist Church, Lewisburg, PA”
Location: Lewisburg. Baptist Church. Box A.11,3 Shelf 5
University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Includes a brief history, the constitution of the church, and a list of past pastors

Maroney, Mark. “A Grand Undertaking for a Grand Church.”  Daily Standard 7 Dec. 1989
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg. Baptist Church General. Box A.11,3 Shelf 5

Derr, Morris Rev. “The Baptist Church” The History of Lewisburg Churches
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg. Baptist Church. Box A.11,3 Shelf 5
Includes a history from 1844-1894

Zeller, John. “First Baptist Church, Lewisburg: An Early History” 1994
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg. Baptist Church. General. Box A.11,3 Shelf 5
Includes a history and timeline of the church

“Manual of the First Baptist Church, Lewisburg PA” 1885
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa.
Lewisburg. Baptist Church. Box A.11,3 Shelf 5
Pamphlet including a history and the charter 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 Gothic Revival

“History of the First Baptist Church of Lewisburg, PA Together with Addresses and Sermons Delivered on its Jubilee Anniversary.” 1894.
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa.
A 71 page pamphlet about the church

Location:University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg Buildings. Churches. Individual. Baptist Church. Box A.7,2,5.
Many photographs, including seven pictures of the steeple alone, four pictures of the interior, and pictures from 1933, 1941, and 1948.

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 277; Pyle/Clements 089.

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 38-41.

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 4
1890: Sheet 4
1896: Sheet 4
1901: Sheet 4
1906: Sheet 4
1913: Sheet 7
1925: Sheet 2
1944*: Sheet 2

Public Records

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

Narratives

No data.