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Mount Hope Estate is a National Register of Historic Places-listed property in Rapho and Penn Townships, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.The original estate was the center of operations of the Grubb Family Iron Dynasty during the 19th century and included over 2,500 acres (1,000 ha), a charcoal iron furnace, a grist mill, housing for employees and tenants, plus supporting structures such as a ...
Location of Snyder County in Pennsylvania. This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Snyder County, Pennsylvania.. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States.
Location of Northampton County in Pennsylvania. This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States.
On June 28, 2006, the camp was once again inundated. While its long-term future was in doubt, [3] it opened again successfully in 2007 and 2008. However, on September 10, 2008, the Council Executive Board voted to close Treasure Island for the 2009 season, [4] the camp remained closed for the 2010 season and is now permanently shuttered.
The camping and picnic areas are located on the shores of the lake. There is a sand beach at Parker Lake that is open from 8:00 am until dusk from Memorial Day until the end of September. [2] Beginning in 2008 lifeguards will not be posted at the beach. [4] Boating on Parker Lake is limited to non powered and electric powered boats.
Alan Wood, Jr. occupied the estate for less than a decade. A year before his 1902 death, he sold it to his nephew, Richard G. Wood, who lived there for 28 years. Richard began subdividing the land in 1929, including the sale of 200 acres (810,000 m 2) to the Philadelphia Country Club. [citation needed]
Ashland is the name of the plantation of the 19th-century Kentucky statesman Henry Clay, [2] located in Lexington, Kentucky, in the central Bluegrass region of the state. The buildings were built by slaves who also grew and harvested hemp, farmed livestock, and cooked and cleaned for the Clays.
As of 2012, the castle retained original elements such as a stairwell bordered by stained glass, gilded wallpapered ceilings, and carved marble fireplaces. [3]As of November 2013, the estate was still being used by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth to care for "85 abused and neglected youths between the ages of 13 and 18, who receive residential care and special education along with ...