I have posted previous photos of some of the great historical landmarks in our area. I live in a town that fortunately has taken pride in maintaining some of these old historic places. That is one thing I admire about my hometown, but I also find it ironic that in a town that prides itself in the preservation of these beautiful places of history, we find people who cannot even maintain their own current properties. About 5 blocks from our home stands the oldest structure in Lebanon knowns as "Light's Fort" built in 1742 by Johannes Licht. The building was a two story limestone structure surrounded by a large stockade. The walls of the house are 2 feet thick. At one time a spring ran through the arched cellar. Reportedly there were tunnels built under the house, and the basement was used for a meeting place for the Mennonites in that area. At one point during the French and Indian War raids, the house served as a haven for about 60 families. This wonderful landmark is being restored. As you can see it has new windows. I haven't been inside yet, but this is something we will do this summer with the Grandkids. Please take a look at the referenced site. http://lightsfort.org/History.html and also this site offers a bit more info if you are interested. http://www.visitlebanoncounty.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=70&Itemid=66
It sure look like a beautiful structure...love the limestone texture & the windows...it's cool!...& 1742 !?!!!...that's historic! Well restored & maintained. Bravo!
very interesting!!! i love those windows...they almost look like little doors to me. What a beautiful building!! i bet it will be very interesting inside!
I love the stone on this building and B&W looks natural. It has great history. Glad they are restoring it. It's a shame to let history like this fall apart!
Very cool story! Love it in black and white too. Thanks for sharing that story and link on my page last night. I will definitely check it out. I appreciate it!
Thanks, Rick, for sharing the history of the house and its owners. I know it's common for immigrants to have changed their name, but it's interesting what they changed it to. Great shot, btw!
Thank you for sharing the links, I'll take a closer look when I come back from work today. That is very interesting, and just to make sure, the city you live it is called Lebanon? It is an interesting name for a city here in USA, don't you think so?
The black and white is beautiful!
This is a very interesting building and I love know it's history. You should be proud that they have chosen to help preserve all this history and building.
The first thing I noticed was the new door and windows and this older building. you seem to have a lotof history where you live which I find of interest. Rick thank you for sharing
@loey5150 That was taken a few years ago I assume as they have now begun restoration, and in my posting youcan see the new windows. I cannot wait to visit it.
Wow, what an unusual building, the windows and doors are unlike any I've ever seen before. Nice your town is interested in preserving these old historical sites.
It's a great shot and I enjoyed the history and observation. I'm happy buildings are being preserved - I love brick buildings and their often simple but effective architecture.
It is nice to know that historic buildings are being restored in some places, your story and link are always a delight to follow love that you did this photo in Black & White, I love the architecture.
June 11th, 2011
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The black and white is beautiful!
I looked it up & found this photo too. Different season.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaiservilhelm/3244945032