The History of Sweitzer Barns in Lancaster County

Name: The History of Sweitzer Barns in Lancaster County
Start: 2024-11-23T13:00:00-05:00
Location: 881 Rockford Rd, Lancaster, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17602

Schedule

Sat Nov 23 2024 at 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

881 Rockford Rd, Lancaster, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 17602 | Lancaster, PA

Join us as Greg Huber presents “The History of Sweitzer Barns in Lancaster County.” The two-level bank barn a/k/a the Sweitzer was likely the first barn of its specific type in North America that appeared initially in the middle third of the 18th century. This occurred in the rich limestone valley area in middle third of Lancaster County. Hear about the various factors that helped to influence the making and use of this magnificent barn.
After the presentation, Huber will have copies of his book "The Historic Barns of Southeastern Pennsylvania" available for purchase and signing.
This presentation will take place in the Langmuir Education Room located on the first floor of the Rock Ford Barn which is an outstanding example of this style of barn.