Lititz Historical Foundation
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Come discover the rich history of Lititz, PA
Our Christmas decorations are up! We’d like to extend a HUGE THANKS to Esbenshade's Garden Centers & Greenhouse for donating a live tree for our museum.
December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Our Christmas decorations are up! We’d like to extend a HUGE THANKS to Esbenshade's Garden Centers & Greenhouse for donating a live tree for our museum.
Here is Charlie Wisner, relaxing on the balcony of the Parkview Hotel. He owned the establishment when this photo was taken on July 4th, 1960.
November 30, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Here is Charlie Wisner, relaxing on the balcony of the Parkview Hotel. He owned the establishment when this photo was taken on July 4th, 1960.
Holiday shopping has officially arrived! Let’s kick Black Friday into high gear with these $5 and $10 mystery bags now available in our gift shop. Don’t miss this incredible deal. Each bag contains items worth about double what you will pay. Hurry, supplies are limited!
November 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Holiday shopping has officially arrived! Let’s kick Black Friday into high gear with these $5 and $10 mystery bags now available in our gift shop. Don’t miss this incredible deal. Each bag contains items worth about double what you will pay. Hurry, supplies are limited!
From all of us here at the Lititz Historical Foundation, have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
November 27, 2025 at 2:34 PM
From all of us here at the Lititz Historical Foundation, have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
During the 1960s, former LHF president Hiram Eberly created several hand drawn sketches of early Lititz. Seen here is just one of the many he produced, and illustrates a portion of Main Street during the 1870s.
November 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
During the 1960s, former LHF president Hiram Eberly created several hand drawn sketches of early Lititz. Seen here is just one of the many he produced, and illustrates a portion of Main Street during the 1870s.
Still plenty of time to donate to us today via the 2025 Extra Give! www.extragive.org/organization...
November 21, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Still plenty of time to donate to us today via the 2025 Extra Give! www.extragive.org/organization...
From free community events to tours and so much more! Make your donation dollars count by donating to the Lititz Historical Foundation today! www.extragive.org/organization...
November 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
From free community events to tours and so much more! Make your donation dollars count by donating to the Lititz Historical Foundation today! www.extragive.org/organization...
Photo Day! Seen here are students from the Warwick Township High School, who posed together on an autumn day to have their picture taken. Opened in 1910, this institution housed grades one through twelve. This school would eventually cease when it merged with Lititz High School in 1956.
November 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Photo Day! Seen here are students from the Warwick Township High School, who posed together on an autumn day to have their picture taken. Opened in 1910, this institution housed grades one through twelve. This school would eventually cease when it merged with Lititz High School in 1956.
Check out this view! This photo was taken during the early 1900s, and snapped while the photographer was standing on top of the Wilbur Chocolate factory building. The view is looking east.
November 15, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Check out this view! This photo was taken during the early 1900s, and snapped while the photographer was standing on top of the Wilbur Chocolate factory building. The view is looking east.
We are exactly one week away from the 2025 Extra Give! Save the date and visit the special link we’ll post on November 21st to donate to the Lititz Historical Foundation
November 14, 2025 at 7:02 PM
We are exactly one week away from the 2025 Extra Give! Save the date and visit the special link we’ll post on November 21st to donate to the Lititz Historical Foundation
Here’s a photo of Major John R. Bricker and his G.A.R. regiment which held a reunion in Lititz Springs Park in 1902. Bricker is standing in the back row, fifth from the left. The G.A.R., or Grand Army of the Republic, was a fraternal organization made up of veterans who served in the Civil War.
November 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Here’s a photo of Major John R. Bricker and his G.A.R. regiment which held a reunion in Lititz Springs Park in 1902. Bricker is standing in the back row, fifth from the left. The G.A.R., or Grand Army of the Republic, was a fraternal organization made up of veterans who served in the Civil War.
Beginning in the 1940s, Henry Tennis operated a very successful coal business in Lexington, a hamlet which is just north of Lititz.
November 9, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Beginning in the 1940s, Henry Tennis operated a very successful coal business in Lexington, a hamlet which is just north of Lititz.
The Reading and Columbia Railroad’s No. 729 train car is shown here situated along the Millway train station during the 1930s. This stop, located between Ephrata and Rothsville, picked up passengers as well as freight.
November 6, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The Reading and Columbia Railroad’s No. 729 train car is shown here situated along the Millway train station during the 1930s. This stop, located between Ephrata and Rothsville, picked up passengers as well as freight.
In 1905, Frank Bentz (right) would take over the Brunnerville Iron Foundry. Often, he would set up exhibits of his products at both the Lancaster and Reading Fairs with products including Farmer’s Friend” cellar grates, troughs, and window sashes. Bentz is seen here with his wife
November 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
In 1905, Frank Bentz (right) would take over the Brunnerville Iron Foundry. Often, he would set up exhibits of his products at both the Lancaster and Reading Fairs with products including Farmer’s Friend” cellar grates, troughs, and window sashes. Bentz is seen here with his wife
Signups for our Annual Meeting are now live! Visit the link below to register: calendar.lancasterlibraries.org/event/lititz...
November 1, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Signups for our Annual Meeting are now live! Visit the link below to register: calendar.lancasterlibraries.org/event/lititz...
They are back!
Now available in the Lititz Historical Foundation’s gift shop! Regennas Peanut Butter Suckers made right here in Lititz. Vanilla taffy with a peanut butter center. $2.50 each. Come grab these before they sell out!
Now available in the Lititz Historical Foundation’s gift shop! Regennas Peanut Butter Suckers made right here in Lititz. Vanilla taffy with a peanut butter center. $2.50 each. Come grab these before they sell out!
October 28, 2025 at 4:53 PM
They are back!
Now available in the Lititz Historical Foundation’s gift shop! Regennas Peanut Butter Suckers made right here in Lititz. Vanilla taffy with a peanut butter center. $2.50 each. Come grab these before they sell out!
Now available in the Lititz Historical Foundation’s gift shop! Regennas Peanut Butter Suckers made right here in Lititz. Vanilla taffy with a peanut butter center. $2.50 each. Come grab these before they sell out!
Thanks to everyone who attended our 2025 Departed Spirits Tour tonight! 👻
October 26, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Thanks to everyone who attended our 2025 Departed Spirits Tour tonight! 👻
Shown here is 22 East Main street in downtown Lititz. When this photograph was taken, it was the home of John Zook's Express printing office. In addition to paper goods of many kinds, he also sold bicycles.
October 20, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Shown here is 22 East Main street in downtown Lititz. When this photograph was taken, it was the home of John Zook's Express printing office. In addition to paper goods of many kinds, he also sold bicycles.
Recognize this house? While there has been some slight structural changes through the years, this building still stands today at 131 East Main Street - just a few doors down from the Lititz Historical Foundation!
October 17, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Recognize this house? While there has been some slight structural changes through the years, this building still stands today at 131 East Main Street - just a few doors down from the Lititz Historical Foundation!
In the early 1900s, these employees posed for this photo at the Lititz Brick Yard. The business was once located in the rear of what is now 320 South Broad street in downtown Lititz.
October 13, 2025 at 1:10 PM
In the early 1900s, these employees posed for this photo at the Lititz Brick Yard. The business was once located in the rear of what is now 320 South Broad street in downtown Lititz.
East of Lititz, Simon Eichenberg (1848-1918) owned this store for many years in Millway, offering his customers a full line of household goods. Today, this building still stands, and is a private residence.
October 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
East of Lititz, Simon Eichenberg (1848-1918) owned this store for many years in Millway, offering his customers a full line of household goods. Today, this building still stands, and is a private residence.
Designed by famed Lancaster County architect C. Emlen Urban, the Lititz Springs National Bank, located at the corner of East Main and South Broad Streets in downtown Lititz, opened for business on March 22, 1924. The project would take two years to complete.
October 7, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Designed by famed Lancaster County architect C. Emlen Urban, the Lititz Springs National Bank, located at the corner of East Main and South Broad Streets in downtown Lititz, opened for business on March 22, 1924. The project would take two years to complete.
A wonderful shot of Main street from 1938. That week, the Marx Brothers comedy entitled "Room Service" was playing at the Lititz Theatre.
October 4, 2025 at 1:02 PM
A wonderful shot of Main street from 1938. That week, the Marx Brothers comedy entitled "Room Service" was playing at the Lititz Theatre.
October is here and Halloween is just a few weeks away. Get into the spirit by picking up a copy of Cory Van Brookhoven’s latest book “Mysterious Lititz: Ghosts, True Crime, UFO’s and More” in our gift shop today. Priced at $11.99 each, it’s your perfect spooky season companion.
October 1, 2025 at 10:30 PM
October is here and Halloween is just a few weeks away. Get into the spirit by picking up a copy of Cory Van Brookhoven’s latest book “Mysterious Lititz: Ghosts, True Crime, UFO’s and More” in our gift shop today. Priced at $11.99 each, it’s your perfect spooky season companion.
The “905” steam engine train is seen in this early Lititz image, crossing the tracks and heading west along what is now North Water Street in Lititz.
October 1, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The “905” steam engine train is seen in this early Lititz image, crossing the tracks and heading west along what is now North Water Street in Lititz.