While researching Lancaster County’s trolley service, a repeatedly referenced resource was Seeing Lancaster County from a Trolley Window. The book, published in 1910, provided a first-hand account of riding the various trolley lines that radiated from Lancaster City to the seven corners of the County.
The publication served half as a promotional puff piece for the Lancaster area and half as a historical overview of the history and local architecture. Towns profiled include Manheim, Lititz, Ephrata, Adamstown, Terre Hill, Quarryville, Lancaster, and Pequea.
Being a firm believer that “information wants to be free,” I have embedded the document here for your educational enjoyment.
Seeing Lancaster County From a Trolley Window
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I just finished reading “Seeing Lancaster County From a Trolley Window” and am working my way through “Uncharted Lancaster”. A few years ago I started investigating the Leola/Ephrata branch of the Conestoga Traction Company since I live in Leola and was intrigued by the few remaining elements.
The Fulton Bank in Leola (located on the corner of Route 23 and Conestoga Avenue) has a photograph of the original station that used to be situated on their property. One can still see the overhead electric lines that powered the trolley that stretch for miles towards Ephrata.
I’ve attached a piece that I wrote, researched mainly for my own curiosity, and have since given it to a few farmers on whose land it once traveled. Perhaps you will enjoy it too! Unfortunately, it was ahead of my time.
Sincerely,
Skip Reynolds
Ach, too long! Can I send it another way?
Skip R.
You can email it.
adam@unchartedlancaster.com