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Pennsylvania

6 man track crew with railroad hand pump car.  Pennsylvania origin.  Circa 1900.  Private collection.  

Pennsylvania Statewide and regional organizations

Location unknown, Pennsylvania collection of glass negatives, ornate Italianate frame house, typical Pennsylvania style solid paneled shutters, Queen Anne porch may be an addition
Glass Negative - Early 1900's.  Private collection.

select pennsylvania counties, cities, and towns

​Adams County

​Allegheny County

​Berks County

​Blair County

​Carbon county

​Center county
​State College

​Chester county

​Dauphin County

​Erie County

​Lackawanna County

Lancaster County​
​Lancaster, CS

​Lehigh County

​Lycoming County

​McKean County

​Mifflin County
lewistown, CS

​​Montgomery County

​Northumberland County

Philadelphia
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John Bartram House and botanical garden, photograph, 1900-1910.  John Bartram (March 23, 1699 – September 22, 1777).  Original house, 1728-1731,  The single story kitchen addition was added about 1740, and the recessed porch framed by stone columns, 1758-1770.

Pittsburgh County
​Pittsburgh- CS

Pike County
​Milford, CS

​Potter county

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PENNSYLVANIA STATEWIDE AND REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

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Bureau for Historic Preservation, preservation ASSISTANCE 

​The Bureau for Historic Preservation serves as the Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's Executive Director is designated as the State Historic Preservation Officer.

PENNSYLVANIA STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE
Commonwealth Keystone Building
400 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: (717) 783-8946
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BUREAU OF HISTORIC SITES AND MUSEUMS
Commonwealth Keystone Building
400 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: (717) 787-2723
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Chester County Historic Preservation Network

The CCHPN, primarily, provides support to those on the front lines of the effort: the historical commissions, historical and architectural review boards, and historic property owners of Chester County. In addition we try to build connections between professional and avocational preservationists, to be a countywide network allowing expertise and knowledge to flow from those who have it to those who need it.
CCHPN Mission Statement:
The Chester County Historic Preservation Network is an affiliation of local organizations and individuals dedicated to protecting and preserving Chester County’s historic resources and landscapes through education, facilitation, and public and private advocacy.

​Chester County Historic Preservation Network
P.O.Box 174
West Chester, PA  19381

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heritage conservency

Based in Doylestown, PA, and serving Bucks and Montgomery Counties, Heritage Conservancy is committed to being the region’s premier, nationally accredited conservator. We are a community based organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of significant open spaces, natural resources, and our historic heritage. A champion of conservation best practices, Heritage Conservancy believes that everyone is responsible for stewardship and seeks to enlighten, engage, and empower others to help achieve this mutual vision.
Headquarters:
Historic Aldie Mansion
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
Main Telephone Number:
215-345-7020
Phone Directory:
Historic Preservation:        215-345-7020 x 106
Land Preservation:              215-345-7020 x 135
Membership:                        215-345-7020 x 107

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Historic Gettysburg-Adams County, a Preservation Society

HGAC, A tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to the restoration and preservation
of historic and architecturally significant structures for the enjoyment and benefit of this and future generations.

Historic Gettysburg-Adams County, Inc.
PO Box 4611
​Gettysburg, PA 17325 
717-334-5185
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historic pittsburgh

Historic Pittsburgh is a comprehensive collection of local resources that supports personal and scholarly research of the Western Pennsylvania area.

University of Pittsburgh's University Library System 
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania

We invite you to explore the origins and diversity of Pennsylvania and the United States, from the colonial period and the nation's founding to the experience of contemporary life. Conduct research in the online catalogs, browse our exhibits and publications, and join us in preserving and understanding our heritage as a diverse and dynamic people.

1300 Locust St,
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 732-6200
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Lancaster County Preservation Trust (Historic Preservation Trust)

Founded in 1966 to “stem the rapid destruction of historic properties in Lancaster County,” the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County’s mission is to encourage and facilitate historic preservation throughout the county.  The trust has been directly involved in preserving more than three dozen important Lancaster County landmarks and has provided advice, assistance and guidance in the protection of others. The trust is a member-supported, 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in the historic Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House (1787) at 123 North Prince Street in downtown Lancaster.

​The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County
Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House
123 North Prince Street
​Lancaster, PA 17603
717-291-5861
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Lehigh valley Planning Commission

​Lehigh and Northampton counties have a wealth of historic buildings, structures, sites and districts that are found throughout the region. These resources add to the beauty and attractiveness of the region, increase understanding and appreciation of our heritage, and improve the quality of life. Many significant historical features are of value to the local economy because they are tourist attractions.
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Northern Tier Regional Planning and Development Commission

With 177,000 residents, Northern Tier has a relatively low population density. The area's residents live in small communities and spread over large tracts of agricultural land and forests. Historically, the region's unemployment rates have been higher than many other Pennsylvania counties, and per capita incomes are among the lowest. Historically, the agriculture and timber industries dominated the area. Today, a variety of major industries maintain operation in the Northern Tier. Health services, education services, and paper allied products are the region's top three employers.
 
Over the past several years, Northern Tier has become proactive in the economic development marketplace. The region offers distinct opportunities for new, expanding or relocating businesses.
 
Northern Tier Regional Planning & Development Commission
312 Main Street
Towanda, Pennsylvania 18848
Email: info@northerntier.org
 
Telephone:
888-868-8800
570-265-9103
 
Fax: 570-265-7585
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​Pennsylvania Downtown Center

Primarily through utilization of the National Main Street Center's Four-Point Approach®, PDC provides outreach, technical assistance, and educational services in order to assist communities in revitalizing their central business districts and surrounding residential neighborhoods. Over the years, we have formed a variety of strategic partnerships with local and statewide organizations in order to further our mission of promoting community revitalization and reinvestment. Additionally, our centralized Harrisburg location allows us to interact regularly with members of the PA Legislature in order to advocate on behalf of downtown and neighborhood initiatives in the commonwealth. 

​Sending us snail mail? Use this address: 
P.O. Box 1265 
Harrisburg, PA 17108
Our office is located at:
1230 North Third Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102 
General inquiries:
padowntown@padowntown.org
(717) 233-4675 p.
(717) 233-4690 f.

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Pennsylvania Historic Preservation

The Blog of the Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Office
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) is the official history agency of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Created in 1945, we are responsible for the collection, conservation, and interpretation of Pennsylvania's historic heritage, which we accomplish through the Pennsylvania State Archives, the State Museum of Pennsylvania, the Bureau of Historic Sites and Museums, the Pennsylvania Trails of History, the Bureau for Historic Preservation, and the Bureau of Management Services.

MISSION
The PHMC works in partnership with others to preserve the Commonwealth's natural and cultural heritage as a steward, teacher and advocate for the people of Pennsylvania and the nation.
 
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
State Museum Building
300 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: (717) 787-3362
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Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office - Project Path

In 2008, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Preservation Pennsylvania partnered to create ProjectPATH.  The new program aims to improve the agency’s approach to seeking consulting parties and to encourage public participation in transportation projects. Through the ProjectPATH program, interested individuals are able to access online all new Section 106 documentation for projects programmed on the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). 

 717-772-0830 
askprojectpath@pa.gov
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Preservation Pennsylvania

Preservation Pennsylvania, through creative partnerships, targeted educational and advocacy programs, advisory assistance, and special projects, assists Pennsylvania communities to protect and utilize the historic resources they want to preserve for the future. 

Preservation Pennsylvania (PPA) is the Commonwealth's only statewide, private non-profit, membership organization dedicated to the protection of historically and architecturally significant properties. 

Preservation Pennsylvania
257 North Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Tel: (717) 234-2310
Fax: (717) 234-2522
info@preservationpa.org
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Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry Counties.)

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission was formed in 1966 as a forum for information sharing, consensus building and coordination to resolve regional issues facing the 103 municipalities of Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties.
 
Today, we continue to work toward resolving regional issues. Our mission is to foster the long-term livability and vitality of our communities, counties and region.

TRI-COUNTY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
​112 Market Street
2nd Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
You can also reach us at:
Phone: (717) 234-2639
Fax: (717) 234-4058
Email: planning@tcrpc-pa.org
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​SELECT PENNSYLVANIA COUNTIES, CITIES AND TOWNS

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Adams County

Adams County Historical Society

The Adams County Historical Society has often been referred to affectionately as the "county's attic"—an archive and museum preserving the rich cultural heritage of Adams County, Pennsylvania.
Our mission is to "foster interest in the history of Adams County and vicinity, conduct research, preserve records and objects, mark sites, and pursue such activities as may be related to the history of the community."

Adams County Historical Society
P.O. Box 4325
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Telephone | (717) 334-4723
Fax | (717) 334-0722
Email | info@achs-pa.org

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East berlin

East Berlin Historical Preservation society

​EAST BERLIN is an historic town located in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
The main street was placed on the national register of Historic Place in recognition  of its many early buildings. East Berlin Historical  Preservation Society was  organized in 1975 in an effort to preserve the unique heritage of the town and is responsible for the following historic buildings: Red Men's Hall, Church / School House, Log House, Swigart's Mill, [and] Liberty #1 Engine.
 
East Berlin Historical Preservation Society
Post Office Box 73, 332 W. King Street
East Berlin, PA 17316
(717) 259-0822
Email:  ebhps@comcast.net
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Gettysburg, County seat

Historic Gettysburg-adams county, inc.

HGAC is a non-profit organization formed in 1975 to spearhead and coordinate efforts to preserve and restore the historic heritage of Adams County's townships and boroughs.
 
…the Purposes of the organization are: 
"To foster and participate in the preservation, interpretation and welfare of the historic, architectural, scenic and culturally significant areas, districts, sites, structures, objects, and activities, and townscapes of the Borough of Gettysburg and Adams County, the Gettysburg National Cemetery and the Eisenhower National Historic Site, and to encourage their appreciation by the general public." 

Historic Gettysburg-Adams County, Inc.
P.O. Box 4611
Gettysburg, Pa. 17325
717-334-5185 
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Allegheny County 

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Pittsburgh City and County

​HISTORIC PITTSBURGH

Historic Pittsburgh is a comprehensive collection of local resources that supports personal and scholarly research of the Western Pennsylvania area.

University of Pittsburgh's University Library System ​

Pittsburgh History & Landmarks foundation

(This is one of the nation's most influential and accomplished Historic Preservation organizations - editor)

​Historic preservation can be a key to achieving social, cultural, and economic renewal.In all that we do, the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation is anchored by its mission: to identify, save, and use significant places in the Pittsburgh region that are 50 years old or more as the key to renewing communities and building pride among the people who live there. This is a guiding principle that has been the basis of our engagement in various areas ranging from urban neighborhoods to suburban, and rural communities.

Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation 
100 West Station Square Drive, Suite 450 
Pittsburgh, PA 15219 
Phone: 412-471-5808
​Fax: 412-471-1633
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Berks County

The Berks County Planning Commission

The Berks County Planning Commission is in the process of creating a comprehensive historical resources inventory for Berks County.  The current inventory can be viewed through an online interactive web map.  

​County of Berks
633 Court Street
Reading, PA  19601

The Historic Preservation trust of berks County

The Historic Preservation Trust of Berks County is a diverse group of individuals united in a quest to acquire, preserve, and maintain historically and architecturally significant properties in Berks County, Pennsylvania.
The Trust seeks to foster community involvement and support in promoting awareness and appreciation for the role these sites played in our American history.
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reading, county seat

City of Reading Historic preservation

​The Historic Preservation Officer administers the Historic District Ordinance and assists citizens through the Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) process. The Preservation Officer is responsible for enforcing the pokiesaustralian.com Historic District Ordinance, providing technical and administrative assistance to the HARB, issuing Certificates of Appropriateness, and administers the City's Façade Improvement Program. A variety of City departments rely on the Preservation Officer for technical assistance when undertaking projects involving Reading's historical structures, that could include review by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

City of Reading
815 Washington St,
Reading PA 19601
1-877-PAREADING (1-877-727-3234)
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Blair County

The blair county historical society

The epic saga of Blair County, Pennsylvania is the tale of everyday people like you who were profoundly shaped by the powerful forces of community, nature, war, business, family, hate, and love.  From Tyrone to Claysburg, local and national history was made by seemingly ordinary farmers, railroaders, doctors, lawyers, and teachers.  The Blair County History Center at Baker Mansion seeks to interpret these common but extraordinary elements of our society through special events as well as exciting and thematic museum displays.  The story of Blair County is the story of America itself.

Blair County Historical Society 
Physical Site: Baker Mansion
3419 Oak Lane 
Altoona, PA 16602 
P.O. Box 1083
Altoona, PA 16603
Phone 814-942-3916
Fax 814-942-7078 
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Altoona

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​Hollidaysburg, county seat

Hollidaysburg Community Partnership

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The Hollidaysburg Community Partnership will attract and retain merchants, residents and tourists by capitalizing on Hollidaysburg’s many, varied existing businesses, its status as the seat of Blair County, its commitment to historic preservation and rehabilitation, its outdoor recreation and entertainment amenities, its proximity to numerous colleges and universities, its location in the midst of major transportation routes, and its overall economic potential as a desirable address to do business.  The Hollidaysburg Community Partnership will support this effort with a strong, volunteer-driven organization that coordinates communication among various organizations and businesses and has a constant presence in the community through events, streetscape improvement projects and business retention and recruitment programs.

814-696-0544
email partnership@hollidaysburg.org
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Carbon County

Mauch Chunk Historical society of Carbon county

Since our founding in 1973, the Mauch Chunk Historical Society has been actively involved in giving our past a future. We preserve and maintain two significant historic buildings in Jim Thorpe: the 1882 Mauch Chunk Opera House and the 1885 Marion Hose Company #1. It is through these venues that we interpret our region's history by using them as a focal point for art and culture in our community.... ​

14 W. Broadway
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229-1932
Local: 570-325-4439
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Jim Thorpe, county seat

Mauch Chunk Historical Society of Jim Thorpe, PA

​​The Mauch Chunk Historical Society of Jim Thorpe, PA preserves and interprets our region's history by providing a focal point for culture, entertainment and the arts in our community to enrich the lives of current and future generations of residents and visitors.
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Email us:
General: admin@mauchchunkhistory.com
The Mauch Chunk Historical Society
P.O. Box 273
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Phone (570) 325-4439
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Center county

Center county historical society

WELCOME to the Centre County Historical Society! CCHS is the oldest and largest of the county's historical organizations and has celebrated the rich heritage of Centre County for over 100 years. The Centre County Historical Society is headquartered at the Centre Furnace Mansion, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Mansion and iron furnace stack represent the beginnings of the area's charcoal iron industry, and the birthplace of the Pennsylvania State University.

​Centre County Historical Society​
1001 East College Avenue
State College, PA 16801
814 . 234 . 4779
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Bellefonte, County Seat

The Borough of Bellefonte Historic Preservation

Preservation of historic structures and districts in Bellefonte has been seen for nearly 3 decades as the key to future economic viability. There is no other town with Bellefonte’s unique history and collection of historically significant buildings. The heritage expressed in wood, iron and stone is a resource that no other Centre County municipality has.
Historic preservation is about using the past to teach and guide the future. It is about saving and reusing buildings for present-day activities. The buildings located in Bellefonte Borough span two centuries of our town’s history, offering unique opportunities for property owners.
The Borough of Bellefonte
236 West Lamb Street
Bellefonte, PA, 16
823  |  
814-355-1501

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Historic Bellefonte, INC.

​​HBI is a not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the revitalization of Bellefonte and the preservation of the Borough's rich historic, cultural and architectural heritage. Through a volunteer structure, HBI serves as an umbrella vehicle to coordinate community efforts to carry out its mission


Historic Bellefonte, Inc.
PO Box 14, 
Train Station,
Bellefonte, PA 16823
(814) 355-2917
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Chester County

Chester County Historic Preservation Network


The preservation of the historic character of Chester County is a well-appreciated and widely supported effort. For old and new residents alike, the charm and beauty of our historic landscapes and streetscapes is a source of pride. But, the preservation of our resources, above and below ground, is an everyday effort across the county. Of the tens of thousands of historic resources countywide, few are not at risk. Risks, of course, vary from the potential loss of the historic context of a resource, to the loss of a resource’s integrity, and to the loss of the resource itself—demolition being an irrevocable proposition.

http://www.cchpn.org/​

Chester County Historic Preservation Network
P.O.Box 174
West Chester, PA  19381

Chester County Historical Society

CCHS administers the Chester County Archives in cooperation with the County of Chester. The County Archives, which houses the historic government records of Chester County, is located in the Government Services Center on Westtown Road.

Chester County Historical Society
225 North High Street
West Chester, PA 19380
610.692.4800
​http://www.chestercohistorical.org/
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West Chester, County Seat

West Chester downtown Foundation

​West Chester Downtown Foundation is a nonprofit organization that promotes community interest in the vitality, culture and liveability of downtown West Chester through education, historic preservation and collaboration.
We sponsor events and support projects relating to the enhancement of the Borough of West Chester:
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east brandywine

East Brandywine Historical Commission


​In 2007, the Historical Commission authored a substantial strengthening of the Zoning Ordinance provisions protecting historic resources. Adoption of this revised zoning article occurred in 2008. The new language and map incorporate the Commission's inventory results, while a comprehensive review of demolition proposals (including a procedure for denial of a proposed demolition), attention to demolition by neglect, and a Historic Resource Impact Study procedure are important additions. In combination, these measures should help protect the Township's most important historic resources, as well as the surrounding historic landscape. ​

East Brandywine Historical Commission
1214 Horseshoe Pike
Downingtown, PA 19335
Ph: 610-269-8230
​Fax: 610-269-4157
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Dauphin County

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Harrisburg, County seat

​Historic Harrisburg Association


Historic Harrisburg Association advocates for the preservation, restoration and stewardship of Harrisburg’s architectural heritage.

1​230 N. Third St.
Harrisburg PA 17102
717-233-4646
​www.historicharrisburg.com
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Erie County​

The historical society of erie county

The Historical Society of Erie County has opened the brand new History Center in Erie's nationally recognized West Sixth Street Historic District! Experience our rich history with the multi-million dollar Hagen History Center.

The Historical Society of Erie County
356 West Sixth Street
Erie, PA 16507

Phone: (814) 454-1813
Email: events@eriehistory.org
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Erie​, COUNTY SEAT

Preservation Erie

The mission of Preservation Erie is to promote, preserve, and enhance the distinctive character of greater Erie through community-based planning, design, and historic preservation.

10 East Fifth Street Box 3
​Erie, PA 16507
info@preservationerie.org
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​LACKAWANNA COUNTY

Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area

​The Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area is a partnership of government, business, civic organizations, and individuals dedicated to the development of the region’s historic, cultural, economic, and natural resources through preservation, education, and promotion of our heritage. LHV is managed by the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority (LHVA). In 2009, Heritage Valley Partners Inc. was created as LHV’s non-profit partner to support development efforts and to increase public awareness of the mission and goals of Lackawanna Heritage Valley.

Lackawanna Heritage Valley National and State Heritage Area
213 South 7th Avenue,
Scranton, Pennsylvania 18505
(570) 963-6730 x8200
​arogato@LHVA.org

Lackawanna Historical Society

The mission of the LHS is to collect, preserve and interpret the artifacts, archives and bibliographic materials of the social, cultural and economic history of Lackawanna County and northeastern Pennsylvania. The Society's specific responsibilities include: fostering the knowledge and appreciation of the history and culture of Lackawanna County and associated areas through educational programs, public accessibility to library materials and the artifact/archive collections, and alliances with like-minded organizations. 

The Lackawanna Historical Society
The Catlin House 
232 Monroe Avenue 
Scranton Pa., 18510
570-344-3841
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City of Scranton, COunty seat

Architectural and Urban Design review commission

The Commission for Architectural and Urban Design Review shall recommend the designation of Historic Districts or landmarks and shall perform certain procedures relating to the issuance of permits for the alteration, construction, erection, reconstruction, restoration, demolition or razing of any building or structure, in whole or in part, located in an historic district or landmark within the City of Scranton.
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ARCHITECTURAL AND URBAN DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION
Scranton City Hall
340 N Washington Ave
Scranton, PA 18503
Phone: (570) 348-4100

The architectural heritage association

​To advocate and promote awareness and preservation of Northeast Pennsylvania's architectural heritage.
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Lancaster County

Lancaster County Preservation trust

​...we work with a board base on constituencies to identify and protect historically significant structures in the 60 municipalities that make up Lancaster County. Our work begins with research to identify historic properties. We have thousands documented and in our library.
We then strive to educate the general public, community leaders and government officials about the importance of preserving historic structures. Municipal ordinances are more times than not our best defense against needless demolition. Timely communications is essential for positive preservation outcomes.

Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County
Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House
123 North Prince Street
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603
717-291-5861

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lehigh county

The Lehigh County Historical Society

The Lehigh County Historical Society is one of the largest historical societies in America.  Our new 30,000 square foot headquarters museum The Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum is a state-of-the-art climate-controlled facility that houses one of the finest historical research libraries in the state of Pennsylvania.  The HeritageMuseum includes 6 galleries with more than 13,000 square feet of exhibits.

Lehigh Valley Heritage Museum 
432 W. Walnut St.
Allentown, PA 18102
Phone: 610 435-1074​

Lehigh Valley Planning Commission

​Lehigh and Northampton counties have a wealth of historic buildings, structures, sites and districts that are found throughout the region. These resources add to the beauty and attractiveness of the region, increase understanding and appreciation of our heritage, and improve the quality of life. Many significant historical features are of value to the local economy because they are tourist attractions.
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AllenTown

Allentown Preservation League

​The League was founded in 1991 as a 501(c)3 non-profit by a group of citizens dedicated to focusing attention on the architectural heritage of the City of Allentown. In 2006 we moved our organization to its current location, the second floor of Sam Traylor's Motor Garage (which supported the Traylor Hotel) located at 15th and Walnut Streets in Allentown that we lovingly refer to as "The Warehouse".  It is our goal that by recirculating salvaged architectural items within the community we will both foster a city-wide conversation on preservation/restoration and help reduce the environmental impact of the built environment on the natural environment.

Old Allentown Preservation Association

​The mission of the OAPA is to preserve and foster pride in our neighborhood through communication, education, and social interaction. Our goal is to promote urban living, diversity, and Allentown's architectural legacy and heritage.

147 north Tenth Street
Allentown, Pa. 18102
610-740-9919

Allentown Pa., Planning Dept., Historic Preservation, Historic Architectural Review Board 

The [Historic District] Ordinance was adopted to preserve the historic and architectural character of the exterior facades of structures in the historic districts. The ordinance does not require the restoration of homes to their original appearance, although many owners have chosen to do so. Rather, the ordinance requires that any exterior changes made to properties within the districts that can be seen from the public right-of-way be done in a manner that is in keeping with the architectural and historic character of the building and the district.

City of Allentown: Offices
435 Hamilton St
​Allentown, Pa. 18101
(610) 439-5999
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​​LYCOMING COUNTY

Lycoming County Department of Planning & Community Development, Heritage

The Lycoming County Department of Planning & Community Development is updating the County’s historic Preservation Plan, last completed in 1974. The update, the Lycoming County Heritage Plan, will identify historic resources in the county. A historic resource can be any building, site, structure, or district over 50 years old that is associated with a distinct architectural style, event, architect, and/or person or is an important local connection to the past.

Mail:
​48 WEST THIRD STREET
WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701
LOCATION:
330 PINE STREET
WILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701 PHONE: (570) 320-2130
FAX: (570) 320-2135

Thomas T. Taber Museum, Lycoming County Historical Society

The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society chronicles the history of our region from American Indian occupation through 20th century industry and life.
The museum also includes a local history and genealogy research library.

Taber Museum
of the Lycoming County Historical Society
858 West Fourth Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
PHONE (570) 326-3326
FAX (570) 326-3689
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Williamsport, County seat

Preservation Williamsport

Preservation Williamsport is dedicated to preserving and protecting Williamsport’s architectural heritage.

​Preservation Williamsport
960 West Third Street
Williamsport, PA 17701
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McKean County

McKean County Historical Society ​

...the museum captures “windows of time” in displays of the history of McKean County, its towns, life style, and genealogy of its people. The museum also provides a wealth of information about the famous Civil War Buctail Regiment that was mustered in front of the 2nd McKean County Courthouse, details from the “Oil Boom Days”, records of cemeteries in the county, and microfilm copies of The McKean County Miner newspaper that was printed in Smethport. Additional old photos, artifacts, lectures, and demonstrations bring the area’s history alive.

McKean County Historical Society
The Old Jail Museum
502 King Street
Smethport, PA 16749
814-887-5142
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smethport, county seat

Smethport Property registry commission

The function of the Smethport Property Registry Commission is to evaluate applications for the Smethport Historic Property Registry Listing based on the individual historic or architectural merits of each property application on behalf of the Borough Council.

201 W. Main Street
Smethport, PA 16749
814.887.5815
borough@smethportpa.org
http://smethportpa.org

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Mifflin County

Mifflin County Historic preservation

Mifflin County has played an important role in the industrial history of Pennsylvania as the center of transportation networks including the Juniata River Canal, the Pennsylvania Railroad, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The Planning and Development Department plays an important role in identifying historic resources, researching funding opportunities for preservation projects, and managing restoration and preservation grant projects for Mifflin County.

20 North Wayne Street
Lewistown, PA 17044 
Phone: 717-248-6733
Fax: 717-248-3695

Mifflin County Historical Society

The Mifflin County Historical Society, founded in 1921, had become known as "Frysinger' s Dream". The founder George R. Frysinger had served as a Civil War editor of the Lewistown Gazette and ended his years of affiliation with the Society as the President Emeritus.

The Constitution of the Society states: "exists to record and preserve our history and to relate to present day events and places, that coming generations will cherish and protect this heritage from the past and its people".

Historic Courthouse
1 West Market Street
​Lewistown, PA 17044

Lewistown, county seat

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Montgomery County

Historical Society of Montgomery County

Over the course of the twentieth century, the Society's collection now includes family genealogy files, early deeds, tax records, maps, census records, photographs, scrapbooks, newspapers and more. In our collection vaults, we hold valuable objects from furniture, paintings, inventions, scientific instruments, and textiles. 

1654 DeKalb Street
Norristown, PA 19401
​Phone: 610-272-0297

The Heritage Conservancy

Based in Doylestown, PA, and serving Bucks and Montgomery Counties, Heritage Conservancy is committed to being the region’s premier, nationally accredited conservator. We are a community based organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of significant open spaces, natural resources, and our historic heritage. A champion of conservation best practices, Heritage Conservancy believes that everyone is responsible for stewardship and seeks to enlighten, engage, and empower others to help achieve this mutual vision.

​500 Trinity Pl
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 283-0383
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Borough of Norristown, County Seat

Norristown Historical Architectural Review Board

To conduct a survey of buildings, structures, objects and monuments for the purpose of determining those of historic and/or architectural significance and pertinent facts about them; acting in coordination with the Municipality of Norristown Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Board and the Norristown Preservation Society and to maintain and periodically revise the detailed listings (resource inventories) of historic resources and data about them, appropriately classified with respect to national, state and local significance in accordance or consistent with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission's "Cultural Resource Management in Pennsylvania: Guidelines for Historic Resource Surveys."

Municipality of Norristown
235 East Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Phone: 610-272-8080
​Fax: 610-275-0687
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norristown preservation society

​P.O. Box 2097
19404 Norristown , PA
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Upper Dublin Township

Upper Dublin Historical Commission ​

​The Upper Dublin Historical Commission seeks to foster awareness and appreciation of our community’s history, encourage the preservation of local resources, and offer information and assistance to residents and owners of commercial and residential properties.
The Township of Upper Dublin is located at:
801 Loch Alsh Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034
​(215) 643-1600
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Northumberland County

Northumberland County Planning Department

Northumberland County
Planning Commission
399 Stadium Drive
Sunbury Pa 17801
Phone: 570.988.4220
Fax:  570.988.4436

Northumberland County Historical Society

The Northumberland County Historical Society headquarters is located in The Hunter House, on the site of Old Fort Augusta, 1150 North Front Street, Sunbury, Pennsylvania.
It offers a museum of historical and archaeological artifacts dealing with Fort Augusta, from the French and Indian War through the American Revolution, as well as items of significance to the history of Northumberland County.


Mailing Address:
1150 North Front Street
Sunbury, PA 17801-1126
570-286-4083
nchs1756@gmail.com

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Bethlehem

Bethlehem Comprehensive plan, Historic and conservation Districts

There are three historic districts in the City of Bethlehem where a Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to issuance of a building permit where the work is visible from the public right of way. These districts include areas of the central business districts found on each side of the Lehigh River and the Mount Airy Neighborhood in West Bethlehem.
North of the Lehigh River, the Historic and Architectural Review Board (HARB) reviews all exterior changes proposed to buildings in the Bethlehem Historic District. (See map [PDF] )The Design Guidelines for this district are also available online. 

The Historic Commission is a separate historic review board that reviews modifications to the exterior of buildings in both the South Bethlehem Historic Conservation District and the Mount Airy Neighborhood District on the West Side. ​

10 East Church Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
United States.
PHONE: (610) 865 7000

South Bethlehem Historical Society

The purpose of the South Bethlehem Historical Society is to preserve and make known the Second Chapter of Bethlehem’s History (1850 – on) by focusing on the individuals, ethnic groups and material evidence which helped make possible the industrialization of South Bethlehem

South Bethlehem Historical Society
P.O. Box 5106 Bethlehem, PA 18015
Email: info@southbethhistsoc.org
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Sunbury, County Seat

Sunbury Historic Architectural review board

The City has an appointed Historic and Architectural Review Board (HARB) in accordance with the State Historic District Act of June 13, 1961, which enables the designation of Historic Districts in Pennsylvania. 
The City has an official Historic District which is "overlaid" on the Zoning District map. The HARB reviews all exterior building changes, additions, new construction, demolition, and signs within the designated Historic District. All plans for construction and renovation within the Historic District must be reviewed by the HARB and awarded a Certificate of Appropriateness or awarded an exemption by the City Council. 
The Board does not regulate the repainting or color of buildings as long as no other construction is planned.

225 Market St
Sunbury, PA 17801
570.286.7820 (v) - 570.286.3060 (f)
sunbury1@ptd.net 
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Philadelphia

Philadelphia, County seat

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​FAIRMOuNT PARK TRUST

​The mission of the Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust, a nonprofit organization, is to provide leadership, technical assistance, and advocacy to preserve, develop, and manage historic properties and other cultural resources in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park.

​6245 Wissahickon Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144
phone 267-297-0125
fax 215-877-8049
www.fairmountparktrust.org
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Hidden City Philadelphia

​Hidden City Philadelphia inspires people to be curious about the city, to fall in love with its remarkable but lesser-known places, and to give their time, resources, and ideas to realize new futures for the places and communities where we work.

Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia

Protecting historic properties through advocacy is the primary mission of the Preservation Alliance.

​1616 Walnut Street
​Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 546-1146

Center City Residents Association

​CCRA is a non-profit, volunteer-led organization devoted to making Center City a better place to live, work and play.   Our members volunteer thousands of man-hours each year to a wide range of projects that help preserve and improve the quality of life in Center City for the benefit of residents, local merchants and visitors.

Historic Preservation
To create a better understanding of historic preservation among the CCRA membership and our community, to encourage sound preservation practices among the building owners in our neighborhood, and to work with the Historic Commission of the City of Philadelphia to our mutual benefit.
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Center City Residents' Association
1600 Market Street, Suite 2500
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Phone: 215.546.6719
Fax: 215.523-7911
Email: centercity@centercityresidents.org

City of Philadelphia Historical Commission

Established in 1955, the Philadelphia Historical Commission is the City of Philadelphia’s regulatory agency responsible for ensuring the preservation of historically significant buildings, structures, sites, objects, interiors and districts in Philadelphia. ​

​Philadelphia Historical Commission
One Parkway, 13th floor
1515 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
215-686-7660

Philadelphia Historic Preservation Corporation

The Philadelphia Historic Preservation Corporation preserves and protects the many buildings and other resources in this historic city. 

1616 Walnut St.
Ste. 2310,
Philadelphia, PA 19103-5321
215-546-1146
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Pittsburgh County, County seat

Historic Pittsburgh

Historic Pittsburgh is a comprehensive collection of local resources that supports personal and scholarly research of the western Pennsylvania area. ​
​(The materials from the various collections include maps, photographs, drawings, census, and written materials, etc. - Editor)

Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation

(One of the foremost historic preservation organizations in the nation - Editor)

In all that we do, the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation is anchored by its mission: to identify, save, and use significant places in the Pittsburgh region that are 50 years old or more as the key to renewing communities and building pride among the people who live there. This is a guiding principle that has been the basis of our engagement in various areas ranging from urban neighborhoods to suburban, and rural communities.

Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation
100 West Station Square Drive, Suite 450
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone: 412-471-5808
​Fax: 412-471-1633

Pittsburgh Historic preservation Program

The Historic Review Commission (HRC) protects and maintains historically and architecturally significant buildings and neighborhoods in the City. The HRC is comprised of seven members appointed by the Mayor which must include an architect, a preservationist, a realtor, a building inspector, and a planner.
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When a building is designated as an historic landmark, the Historic Review Commission has jurisdiction over all proposed new construction, demolition, and exterior work to the building. The review process begins only when an owner decides to do work to the exterior of their building. For more information on designating structures in your neighborhood as historic landmarks, call (412) 255-2243.

City of Pittsburgh
Department of City Planning
200 Ross Street
Fourth Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
​412-255-2200
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Pike County

The Historic Preservation Trust of Pike County, Inc.

​ The Trust has 2 primary functions.   First and foremost, we are a service organization carrying out projects throughout the county to preserve our historic sites and structures.  Secondly, we are an advocacy organization.   We do this by providing information, education, and promoting historic preservation.  Members of the Trust come from a broad cross-section of area citizens including residents, local business people and professionals all of whom share a common concern for the maintenance and preservation of our well designed villages and notable architecture.

Pike County Historical Society at the Columns 

Our Mission
To maintain and perpetuate the historical legacy of Pike County, a mission achieved through preservation, leadership, and education.  The society acquires, preserves and protects the historic sites and records which pertain to the heritage and culture of the county. Further, it provides active leadership in the areas of historic preservation, historical and cultural education, and community initiatives and endeavors.  Finally the organization offers a wide range of programs and educational opportunities which foster an appreciation of the culture, heritage and culture of Pike County.
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THE COLUMNS MUSEUM
608 Broad Street
Milford, PA 18377
PHONE: 570.296.8126
EMAIL: pikemuse@ptd.net

Milford, County seat

Milford enhancement Committee

​Founded in 1997, the Milford Enhancement Committee (MEC) is comprised of volunteers who work to make the Pike County, PA seat a better place to live, visit and do business. The results are seen in new sidewalks, curbing, landscaping and historic-style pedestrian lighting throughout much of Milford’s commercial district. The MEC’s work has been funded by more than 1,000 individuals in the greater Pike County area as well as state and local grants. No local tax dollars are spent on MEC improvement projects. The Historic Preservation Trust of Pike County is the MEC’s 501 © (3) sponsor; contributions are tax-deductible.
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Maryanne Monte
mamonte1@hotmail.com
​PO Box 1172
Milford, PA 18337
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Potter County

Potter County Comprehensive Plan

Potter County’s historical resources include historical buildings, historical landscapes, and locations of historical events. These resources are a portal to the past to be enjoyed and studied by current and future residents of the county. More importantly, county and local officials have recognized the importance of this history, which is evidenced by the number of organizations established to promote and protect these resources, which includes the Potter County Historical Society, the Oswayo Valley Historical Society, and the Austin Dam Memorial Association. 

1 North Main St.
Coudersport, PA 16915;
Phone: 814-274-8254

Potter County Historical Society

The historical society seeks to preserve the heritage of Potter County. They host many educational activities each year.
308 N. Main St.
Coudersport, Pa 16915
​814-274-4410
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​Coudersport, County seat, Planning Dept?