In this week’s “who knew” column, we share the story of how a railroad rivalry led to chaos and conflict during the 1887 National Guard encampment at Mt. Gretna.
Bruce Chadbourne
Though “not from these parts,” Bruce has been fascinated with the rich history of the Cornwall Iron Furnace, the ore banks, and the local architecture. The more he explores, the more he is amazed how the "Coleman story" breathes life into each period of American history, from the colonial days to the 20th century.
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Who knew? The Pinkerton Cornwall Caper of 1888 (Episode Four)
What brought Pinkerton detective “F.B.T.” from Philadelphia to Lebanon in 1888? Read the fourth and final installment of our history serial about the Pinkerton Cornwall Caper.
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Who knew? The Pinkerton Cornwall Caper of 1888 (Episode Three)
What brought Pinkerton detective “F.B.T.” from Philadelphia to Lebanon in 1888? Read part three of our history serial about the Pinkerton Cornwall Caper.
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Who knew? The Pinkerton Cornwall Caper of 1888 (Episode Two)
What brought Pinkerton detective “F.B.T.” from Philadelphia to Lebanon in 1888? Read part two of our history serial about the Pinkerton Cornwall Caper.
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Who knew? The Pinkerton Cornwall Caper of 1888 (Episode One)
What brought Pinkerton detective “F.B.T.” from Philadelphia to Lebanon in 1888? Read episode one of our history serial about the Pinkerton Cornwall Caper.
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Who knew? Profound possessions
Straight from the 1885 annals of “Robin Leach’s Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” comes this fascinating report, a surprising glimpse into the opulence of Cornwall, Pennsylvania, in the 19th century.
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Who knew? The Cornwall Manor pools
A riddle presented itself one cold November day on the Lebanon Valley Rail Trail: “Here in Cornwall, what is gray, disappears in spring and reappears in fall?”
