Print References

There are several printed publications on Lewisburg's architectural history, which may include pictures or written histories. Additional information on this structure (37 South Water 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 of this home can be found on page 6 and a drawing can be found on page 37.

A print of the photograph from page 6 can be found in:

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

 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 is mentioned on page 23 as the home and store of William Williams.

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 10 and 11

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
Architecture of the home briefly mentioned in the article

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 late federal (stone).

“House of the Week.”  Lewisburg Journal 18 Jul. 1988
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg. Homes. Box A.11,3, Shelf 5
This article includes a brief history and a photograph of the house

“Union County Day.” Bicentennial Gazette 12 June, 1976
Location: University Archives, Bertrand Library, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA
Lewisburg. Homes.. Box A.11,3, Shelf 5
Picture and a short description of the house

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 10-13.

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: No data.
1890: Sheet 7
1896: Sheet 7
1901: Sheet 7
1906: Sheet 7
1913: Sheet 3
1925: Sheet 9
1944*: Sheet 9

Narratives

No data.