innovation & impact

annual report 2008–2009 Historical and Commission Pennsylvania Heritage Society® innovation & impact From the Governor

I applaud the Pennsylvania Historical and decision-making for the future, the impact of energy on Museum Commission (PHMC) for focusing attention our economy, culture and environment has never been on the topic of “Energy: Innovation and Impact” for more important. The history of current innovations 2009, linked to the historic drilled 150 years and the changes they bring will be a part of the ongo- ago by Edwin L. Drake in Titusville, Pennsylvania. ing history of the state. The Oil 150 celebration with emphasis at the Drake It is important to make sure that Pennsylvanians Well Museum has been an opportunity to spotlight know and understand the past so that they can move Pennsylvania’s historical role as a leader in the devel- ahead to embrace the future. The innovative work of opment of new energy sources of coal, oil and gas in PHMC in preserving the history of the commonwealth the 19th century. and in educating young and old about the past and Pennsylvania continued as an innovator in the how it relates to their lives today is important to all 20th century technologies of hydroelectric and nuclear Pennsylvanians. energy sources, and now it is using 21st century tech- nology to develop wind power and other alternative energies. As new and green technologies shape the Edward G. Rendell, Governor

On the cover: The backdrop image of oil derricks sets the stage for PHMC’s 2009 theme, “Energy: Innovation and Impact.” Along with inset photography reflective of the past fiscal year’s initiatives, the cover provides a look to our past while the above photograph of Iberdrola Renewables’ Locust Ridge Wind Farm, straddling Schuylkill and Columbia counties, provides a patterned glimpse of the commonwealth’s energy present and future. Locust Ridge will be featured in the upcoming Wind Titans exhibit at The State Museum of Pennsylvania in November 2009.

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us 2 innovation & impact From the Chairman

The everyday impact of history on the lives of tion that PHMC has shown in meeting these chal- Pennsylvanians spans from our founding documents lenges is a credit to the agency. I want to particularly and extends to innovative new technologies that will thank the many partners who make it possible for shape our future. The role of the Pennsylvania His- PHMC to continue to deliver high quality services to torical and Museum Commission (PHMC) in helping the public and to fulfill our mission to be responsible preserve historical resources through community plan- stewards of Pennsylvania’s historical resources. The ning and historic preservation is critical to sustaining energy that historic site groups, volunteers, Pennsyl- historical interpretation and our legacy. This impact vania Heritage Society members, state and federal is evident with the educational impact of thousands of agencies, and the many organizations that contribute schoolchildren that visit The State Museum of Penn- to the mission of the agency is one of the great and sylvania and PHMC historic sites each year. remarkable resources of Pennsylvania. This has been a difficult economic year for the state. I want to thank the staff and volunteers who have worked so hard to continue serving the public despite reduced resources. The creativity and innova- Wayne Spilove, Chairman

Through 2009, to coincide with the 150th anni- versary of Edwin L. Drake’s successful drilling for oil in Titusville, Venango County, on August 27, 1859, PHMC implemented as its theme, “Energy: Innovation and Impact.” This awareness campaign not only underscored the commonwealth’s historic role in fueling the nation, it provided citizens with a better understanding of how choices made in the past affect the present and future. In similar fashion, it’s been PHMC’s innovation and impact in presenting this cam- paign that initiates the energy with our audiences to know more about Pennsylvania’s heritage.

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us 3 innovation & impact From the Executive Director

The history of Pennsylvania is one of innovations PHMC is challenged to think long term about how the and impacts. The 2009 theme of energy in Pennsylva- work we do now will impact the ability of future gen- nia is especially rich in its connections between past erations to understand their history. We are also work- and present and in its relevance to the future of the ing in partnership with others to achieve that mission, commonwealth. Changing economic conditions have whether it is management of historic sites, program- required the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum ming partners at The State Museum of Pennsylvania, Commission (PHMC) to be more innovative in how our local community preservation efforts or local govern- agency does business. The current strategic plan helps ments and non-profits. Together, all Pennsylvanians define strategies for how PHMC continues to have a have a responsibility to be good stewards of the history significant and positive impact on the lives of Pennsyl- of the Keystone State; this is the basis for quality of vanians, despite greatly reduced resources. The mis- life, education and tourism that benefit the state. sion of the commission is to serve as a steward for the irreplaceable historical records, places and artifacts that tell the story of the commonwealth for current and future generations. While others make deci- sions about annual budgets and short-term solutions, Barbara Franco, Executive Director

PHMC Executive Director Barbara Franco is shown here with other pre- senters during the historical marker dedication of Carlisle’s Bethel A.M.E. Church held during PHMC’s Black History Conference in May.

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us 4 innovation & impact Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

Wayne Spilove, Chairman

Rhonda R. Cohen Jim Ferlo Laura S. Fisher mission Senator The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission preserves the commonwealth’s memory as a teacher and champion of its heritage for citizens of Pennsylvania and the nation.

Gordon A. Haaland Janet S. Klein Cheryl vision McClenney-Brooker The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission enriches people’s lives by helping them to understand Pennsylvania’s past, to appreciate the present and to embrace the future.

Brian C. Mitchell Kathleen A. Pavelko Scott A. Petri Representative

Commission members as of June 30, 2009 Joseph B. Scarnati III Rick Taylor Mary Clare Zales Lieutenant Governor Representative designee for Gerald L. Senator Zahorchak, Secretary of Education, ex officio

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us 5 innovation & impact innovation & impact innovation & impact Historic Sites and The historic sites and The Friends of launched the Mobile museums administered by Energy Education Training Unity (MEET-U) in the Pennsylvania Historical partnership with the oil and gas industry to educate and Museum Commission people about the roles of fossil fuels in daily life and in (PHMC) provide tangible developing alternative energy sources. experiences with the past partnered with LaJoya Texas that cannot be duplicated Intermediate School District in a Teaching American in classrooms. With site History Grant focusing on teaching history to chil- visitation of 1,106,437, stu- dren who are recent immigrants to the United States dents, teachers and parents or involved in special education programs. The site value the unique educa- also began developing partnerships with the Lenape tional experiences that Indian community, hands-on history offers young people. The sites docu- both regionally and ment Pennsylvania’s tradition of innovation through nationally, in coordi- access to the hard-working, tenacious, courageous and nation with Heri- energetic people of Pennsylvania whose stories make tage Philadelphia up our shared heritage. As one of the leading state his- Program. toric site programs in the United States, PHMC sites have often served as models for other states. The inno- impact vative partnerships with associate groups and other The Railroad non-profits have made it possible to continue a high Museum of Pennsyl- level of public programming despite limited funds. The vania initiated a new TM Trails of History promotions have been innovative program, “Conrail Sawmill at in their approach to reach new audiences working in Days,” that was held partnership with the State Tourism Office as well as local May 29–31. It attracted 1,500 visitors and featured visitor bureaus and regional marketing groups. A com- special displays and programs. plete listing of sites is located on the “Visit Us” section The Chorus celebrated their of the PHMC Web site at www.phmc.state.pa.us. 50th anniversary with a concert on May 31 with 160 people in attendance. innovation Children, ages 7 to 12 years old, participated in At both and Pennsylvania the “2009 Anthracite Heritage Camp: Fueling our Lumber Museum, architects have designed renova- Nation” at the Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage tions to each site that include many sustainable Museum on July 14–17. They learned about the dif- features. These innovative design features will have ferent forms of energy as well as animal and human a direct impact on reducing energy consumption and power and transportation through stories, crafts, food, operating costs. music and hands-on programs. Drake Well Museum

Above: With support from an Institute of Museum and Library Services Conserva- tion Project Support Grant, the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania completed work to convert 1,580 glass-plate negatives documenting the Baldwin Locomotive Works to more stable and digital formats.

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us 6 innovation & impact innovation & impact innovation & impact Archives and History

The Bureau of Archives and History impacts preparing for the new RTKL (Right To Know Law), people’s lives by preserving and making accessible the which took effect on January 1, 2009. documents that tell the story of Pennsylvania’s rich Agencies worked diligently on refining retention history. Our audience ranges from attorneys to geneal- schedules, including 264 additional schedules and 763 ogists and from school students amendments to existing schedules and 1,204 deletions. to professors. The impact of the Creative services were provided on more than 165 bureau extends far beyond our projects for the executive office and all bureaus of the doors and even our records. We agency for development of publications, brochures, fly- provide technical assistance and ers, Web communities and pages, e-commerce functions training in managing records to and editorial, design and promotions consultation. local government officials and A new State Records Committee advocated by historical societies. We stepped PHMC was formed under the Office of Administration up the local government train- to allow agencies to provide input into records man- ing to a new level this year agement policies and procedures. Stricter controls on with two new programs—both retention and State Records Center use were imple- Bureau Director, David A. in partnership with the State mented and work Haury, (seen here speaking at Historical Records Advisory began on new policies, the 2008 Archives and Records Board and with funding from manuals, general Management Seminar) served as the National Historical Publica- schedules and forms. president of the Council of State tions and Records Commission. Archivists this past year. His duties included a January meet- Our “itinerant archivist” has impact ing with the Obama Transition completed hands on work with Staff provided Team for the National Archives local officials in seven counties service to 2,464 onsite and Records Administration. in southwest Pennsylvania and patrons who con- this spring moved to the north- sulted approximately east to continue with seven more counties. “Archives 12.5 million pages of without Tears” workshops provided an overview of original records and basic archival practices in three locations for 108 10.1 million images on local officials and historical society leaders microfilm. The State Archives acquired the historical representing 71 different organizations. Permanent photographs and records relating to the con- preservation of his- struction and evolution of the Shippingport innovation torically valuable local Atomic Power Station. This was America’s PHMC/OA/OGC (Office of Administration and government records first commercial nuclear power plant under Office of General Counsel) e-mail training of 780 by microfilming on President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s “Atoms commonwealth employees was conducted which site was guaranteed for Peace” program. Also acquired were the papers of William D. Gordon, Governor assisted agencies in for 635 volumes and Gifford Pinchot’s Secretary of Banking from 14.5 cubic feet of loose 1931–1935. paper records from 12 public institutions. Additional preservation was pro- vided by depositing 11,021 rolls of security microfilm, 2,047 aperture cards and 8,000 microfilm jackets into our Security Microfilm Storage program (13.8 million images).

Four editions of Pennsylvania Heritage were published with an audi- ence reach of more than 6,500 individuals and an ever-expanding second readership. The spring edition of Pennsylvania Heritage was established as a major outreach resource on behalf of PHMC’s 2009 theme “Energy: Innovation and Impact.” Staff offered a series of archives and records management workshops (“Archives Without Tears”), training sessions, and public history pro- grams for more than 2,800 individuals representing 1,475 public and private institutions.

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us 7 The State Records Center accessioned 36,404 Beginning in January cubic feet of state records and disposed of 45,592 cubic 2009, the Publications and feet while responding to 30,909 requests for informa- Sales Division launched a tion from 49 agencies. new series of monthly book- The State Archives accessioned 518 cubic feet (3.1 store presentations which have drawn an estimated million pages) of state and local government records, 60 to 100 attendees per 30 cubic feet (180,000 pages) of manuscript materials presentation. Doug Miller, and 903 rolls of microfilm containing almost 1.1 mil- then site administrator lion images. for Pennsbury Manor, With planned improvements in ease of navigation, provided an overview of the file and information management, and portal train- life of William Penn at the ing, the agency’s Web site garners an average annual March presentation. visitation of more than 270,000. innovation & impact innovation & impact innovation & impact Historic Preservation

For nearly three decades, PHMC has been an Staff developed an Architec- innovator in providing services to communities, help- tural Field Guide which is a ing to preserve and reuse (and occasionally repurpose) new Web site that provides their heritage assets. Among the services provided are a general background on the educational programs, research tools, project reviews, architectural types and styles economic development, technical assistance, histori- prevalent in Pennsylvania cal markers, the National Register of Historic Places and information about styles program, the Pennsylvania Inventory, and grant fund- with coordinating photos and lists of identifying features. ing to a wide variety of non-profit organizations and local governments. These services are used to enhance knowledge, develop programs, encourage new projects, support museums, their collections and programs, archives, and local government records management and operating expenses for county historical societies. evaluations and nominations. innovation These include PHMC received a Preserve America grant to help an “Agricultural Pennsylvania’s Preserve America communities plan History Project” for the future of their historic resources. In total, four which provides a boroughs, three cities, and two regions were selected comprehensive tool used to protect natural and historic to participate. resources that comprise Pennsylvania’s farms; over Staff developed “research- 1,100 farms have been surveyed. “Railroad Resources” ers guides” to assist those has involved synthesizing documentation on these wishing to develop signifi- resources and updating PHMC Cultural Resources cance statements for National RGIS database. Another guide in development is Register of Historic Places “Post World War II Subdivisions.” “African-American Resources” documents 13 communities with a historic context statement that will facilitate the nomination of PHMC is a partner in the develop- African-American resources in Pennsylvania. ment of a Historic Preservation Staff completed an agreement that will streamline Trades Technology Program curriculum, which is being offered the review process with the Department of Transporta- at Thaddeus Stevens College of tion (PennDOT) and the Federal Highway Agency for Technology in Lancaster. This is the first pres- review of federal and state transportation projects and ervation program based in a trades/technology their effects on historical and archaeological resources. school in Pennsylvania and one of only a few As a result, less money and time will be spent on rou- such programs across the country. tine tasks with more proactive planning implemented.

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us 8 impact Archaeologists and historic preservation special- ists consulted on state and federally funded building and construction projects that have state or federal government involvement or require permits. Staff responded to 6,705 submissions that represented 4,485 separate projects, 3,059 new projects and 76 separate agency programs. PHMC awarded 318 grants to organizations in 60 counties, including $3.5 million in Museum Assistance Grants and $1.3 million in Keystone Historic Preser- vation Grants. Used as a catalyst, these grants have helped raise tens of millions of dollars in matching and private support. PHMC historical markers recognized the energy In collaboration with the Community Design Center of and innovations of the Tidewater Pipe Company to trans- AIA (American Institute of Architects), PHMC offered all Pennsyl- port crude oil in Crawford County to the impact of vania’s Certified Local Governments a special opportunity to receive Shippingport Atomic Power Station. professional design assistance for projects in their communities. The Twenty-two Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit project in Hollidaysburg (above) focused on opportunities for design (RITC) Program projects were completed totaling more improvements along the U.S. Route 22 corridor. In Gettysburg, the than $95 million in private investment toward the project focused on the newly designated “Elm Street” District. Both rehabilitation of historic properties. boroughs are now identifying potential funding sources to implement the design improvements.

Additional reports for FY 2008–2009: • PHMC Historical Markers • National Register of Historic Places Staff developed a series of four workshops titled “Cultural Resources • PHMC Grants Program Essentials Series.” These were aimed at educating cultural resource • Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit (RITC) professionals, volunteers, municipal officials and other agency partners working with the bureau’s programs. The series has been highly suc- cessful and averages 150 participants at each workshop. innovation & impact innovation & impact innovation & impact The State Museum of Pennsylvania

For more than 100 years, The State Museum of Pennsylvania has continued to be responsive to changing demographics and the needs of students and visitors. The museum continues to develop innovative learning programs and partnerships that have long- lasting impact on the educational system. Parents and children visit the museum for fun and educational family experiences. Teachers use the museum as part of their instruction, providing students with opportuni- ties to use primary sources, learn thinking skills, and acquire the historical literacy and analytic skills they will need to be successful in life. The museum provides visitors with a comprehensive understanding about what it means to be a Pennsylvanian in relation to the natural history, the artistic heritage and the history of the state.

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us 9 Work was begun to extract and conserve The State Museum’s mastodon skeleton. Completion of this project is planned for late 2010.

impact The State Museum of Pennsylvania served a total of 129,543 visitors in person and another 178,895 virtual visitors through its Web site (www.state- museumpa.org). From the total museum visitation, 58,264 school children across the commonwealth were served. Also part of the total, 5,000 visited the Idea Zone, 12,752 visited the Curiosity Connection, 27,145 explored the universe at the Planetarium, and 8,500 visitors interacted with “Stop and Learn” and Archae- ology Month docents and staff. innovation Staff accessioned 250,000 artifacts into the The State Museum goes “green.” Lighting upgrades museum’s permanent collection. are applied to the Brockerhoff House and Archaeol- Voices: African American and Latina Women ogy Gallery using LED technology that reduced power Share Their Stories of Success was premiered. This consumption and eliminated UV radiation. exhibit features the voices of 50 extraordinary women An energy conservation project with the Depart- from Pennsylvania who persevered and succeeded in ment of General Services entered the planning stages spite of the challenges they faced. with the goal of replacing HVAC system components The museum displayed the Lincoln Flag Exhibit and to upgrade lighting to reduce power consumption featuring the flag that hung behind Abraham Lincoln and energy costs. as he delivered the Gettysburg Address. A special “Energy Tour” was developed for the Industry and Technology Gallery in conjunction with An extensive exhibits PHMC’s “Energy: Innovation and Impact” theme. schedule included The museum hosted an Environmental Summit in A Common Canvas: cooperation with Pennsylvania Association of Envi- Pennsylvania’s New Deal Post Office ronmental Professionals and Pennsylvania Heritage Murals, The Fine Art of ®. Society Giving, and the 42nd The “Falcon Cam” exhibit provides live video annual Art of the camera coverage from atop the Rachel Carson Build- State® exhibit. ing (Harrisburg) of young Peregrine Falcons and their beautifully sculpted nest. Art of the State

A Common Canvas Additional report for FY 2008–2009: • Contributions to the Collections

The Fine Art of Giving

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us 10 Management Services Fiscal Report (Fiscal Year 2008–2009)

The Bureau of Management Services, through its three service divisions—Fiscal and Office Support, Human Resources, and Information—provides administrative support to the commission.

(fiscal year is July 1 through June 30) 2007-2008 2008-2009 Summary of Funding Sources

State Funds $44,515,000 $40,030,000 Federal Funds 3,451,000 2,427,000 Special Funds 3,660,000 2,658,000

Total $51,626,000 $45,115,000

Summary of Funding Uses

Summary of General Government Operations $23,260,000 $24,353,000 Funding Sources Federal Supported Programs 3,371,000 2,347,000 Fiscal Year Maintenance Program 2,000,000 0 2008–2009 Museum Assistance Grants 4,135,000 3,558,000 Non-Preferred Institution Grants 2,744,000 2,546,000 Keystone Grants 2,000,000 1,363,000 Federal Funds $2,427,000 Keystone Maintenance Projects 8,117,000 6,436,000 Keystone Administration 533,000 411,000 Special Funds Historic Preservation Act of 1996 Grants 80,000 80,000 $2,658,000 Historical Preservation Fund 3,660,000 2,658,000 Regional History Centers 500,000 329,000 Historical and Museum Assistance 1,226,000 1,034,000 State Funds Total $51,626,000 $45,115,000 $40,030,000

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us innovation & impact Pennsylvania Heritage Society® July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009

specially designed and outfitted, 53-foot With the support of its generous tractor trailer will be a central feature members and sponsors, the Pennsylvania of CWPA 150. In its 2011-2015 tour to Heritage Society continued its vital role all of the state’s 67 counties, the Road of helping to underwrite and enhance Show will include interactive exhibits, PHMC programs throughout the 2008-2009 fiscal year. activities and performances. It will introduce the com- pelling stories of Pennsylvanians and their communi- sustaining innovation ties as they experienced the Civil War, both on the Energy Theme – Sponsorship & Reception: battlefront and at home. Noted public historians and More than 100 Heritage Society members, Pennsylva- consultants Rosalind Remer, Ph.D. and Page Talbott, nia legislators and guests attended a special reception Ph.D. were engaged by CWPA 150 in 2008 to produce hosted by Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania at The State the Road Show. Museum of Pennsyl- Environmental Heritage Summit & Intern- vania, Harrisburg, on ship: Gannett Fleming, McCormick Taylor, CHRS, Inc. March 31 to celebrate and the Pennsylvania Association of Environmental Pro- the PHMC’s 2009 fessionals continued their valuable support of PHMC’s theme, “Energy: Inno- Environmental Heritage Initiative through donations vation and Impact.” to the Heritage Society in 2008-2009. This combined With this sponsorship funding supported an Environmental Heritage Summit, by Columbia Gas, hosted by The State Museum and the Heritage Society The State Museum in October 2008, and an Environmental Heritage Intern- added a new self- ship at the State Archives, summer 2009. guided energy tour PHMC Executive Director Barbara Franco to its Industry and leveraging impact with Columbia Gas of Pennsylvania’s presi- Technology gallery. A Common Canvas: Pennsylvania’s New Deal dent Terrence J. Murphy. Additionally, several Post Office Muralsat The State Museum classrooms from Program Support: Gifts were received by the York and Adams counties will travel to the museum in Heritage Society in support of the Common Can- November 2009 for a special tour highlighting Pennsyl- vas exhibition from vania’s rich energy history as guests of Columbia Gas. the Foundation for The Heritage Civil War Sesquicentennial: Enhancing Communi- Society received additional grant funding from the ties on behalf of donors Pennsylvania Department of Community and Eco- Mr. and Mrs. S. Sloan nomic Development and the Philadelphia Industrial Auchincloss of the Development Corporation for CWPA 150. The grants Auchincloss Family enable CWPA 150 to continue planning of statewide Fund (shown at right programming to commemorate the 150th anniver- in the photo accept- sary of the Civil War, 2011-2015. Major components ing a framed exhibi- include: tion poster from State www.PACivilWar150.com: Museum Director John Launched in October 2009, the Web Leighow), and R. Scott site is a comprehensive resource and Kathy T. Shearer of containing a statewide events cal- the Shearer Family Fund endar, interactive features, a Civil (shown in the lower right War timeline, and the stories of real photo). The funds were Pennsylvanians and their roles in key to delivering associ- the Civil War. ated programming and The Pennsylvania Civil War a gallery guide for the Road Show: A traveling mobile exhibition. exhibition experience set in a

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us 12 Sheetz Days: Sheetz, Inc. sponsored two school tour days at the museum in conjunction with the exhibition on May 7-8, 2009, enabling a museum edu- cator to work with students in the gallery and provid- ing “Activity Sheetz,” special handouts introducing students to various aspects of The State Museum of Pennsylvania experience. Signature Series Lectures Dr. G. Terry Madonna, Franklin & Marshall College: “Pennsylvanians and Presi- dential Politics,” October 27, 2008, funded by the Penn- sylvania Coalition for Repre- sentative Democracy (PennCORD) and presented in cooperation with The State Bookstore. Dr. Allan Winkler,* Miami University: “The Atom and American Life,” March 12, 2009. Dr. Matthew J. Countryman, University of Michi- gan: “Civil Rights and Black Power in Philadelphia,” June 25, 2009. *The Winkler and Countryman lectures were funded by the Teaching American History Program of the U.S. Department of Education. Dr. Winkler’s lecture was arranged through the New Deal Post Office Bus Tour Organization of American Historians’ Distinguished Lectureship Program. Post Office Bus Tour: Twenty-six Heritage Holiday Marketplace: Seven museum shops Society members and guests visited New Deal era from Pennsylvania Trails of History™, the State artworks installed in post office buildings throughout Bookstore, Pennsylvania Department of Com- the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre areas on October 7, munity and Economic Development and the Depart- 2008. New Deal mural historian David Lembeck and ment of Conservation and Natural Resources joined State Museum curator Curtis Miner provided fascinat- the Heritage Society for two days of festive holiday ing background stories about these artworks and their shopping in the Commonwealth Keystone Building in communities. the Capitol Complex, Harrisburg, November 20-21, Teaching American History program: In 2008. The event was sponsored again by PSECU, partnership with the Central Susquehanna Inter- Pennsylvania State Employee Credit Union, with mediate Unit, the Heritage Society coordinated the refreshments provided by Harrisburg Dairies. final year of American History in Pennsylvania: Great Documents, Great Events, Great Places, a Teaching American History funded by the U.S. Department of Pennsylvania Heritage Society Board of Directors 2008-09 Education. This professional development program immersed teachers from central Pennsylvania in special programs focusing on the 1950s and 60s. The Rh o n d a Co h e n , President La u r a Fi s h e r teachers worked with historians, curators and archi- Philadelphia Pittsburgh vists to study a wide variety of American history topics To m Ha g e n , Vice-President Wi l l i a m W. Mo o r e in-depth, such as the Civil Erie Philadelphia Rights Movement, the Cold War, the rise of suburbia and Ba rb a r a Fr a n c o , Secretary Re p . Sc o tt Pe tr i popular entertainment. Harrisburg Richboro An n e J. Ye l l o tt , Treasurer Wa y n e Sp i l o v e The Teaching American History Harrisburg PHMC Chairman project went “on the road” in July Philadelphia on a group tour of the American Wi l l i a m Al e x a n d e r Bandstand television studio in Hummelstown Jo s e p h To r s e l l a Philadelphia. Shown next to Philadelphia Re n e e Am o o r e the show’s historical marker are Lew Klein, Bandstand broadcast King of Prussia pioneer and executive producer, his Jo s e p h Ce rt a i n e wife Janet Klein, PHMC commis- Philadelphia sioner; and Eddie Kelly, a dancer on the show.

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us 13 PHS Donors Donors and Corporate PHS Donations Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Lappley Robert Loring Jean Loughry Sponsors Upper Level Memberships Merritt J. Marks Blake and Marilyn Marles Martin J. Rosenblum & Energy: Innovation and Impact Founder’s Circle - $1,000 Associates Columbia Gas Allen Marshall Rhonda R. Cohen Dr. and Mrs. Sidney Ranck Jacqueline Matthews A Common Canvas Thomas B. Hagen Richard E. Matthews James M. Sanders Jr. Thomas and Linda McCurdy Sheetz, Inc. Wayne Spilove Donald C. Tappe Foundation for Enhancing Helen Mary McMeen Communities: Benefactor - $500 The Swathmore Group Henry P. Meissner Shearer Family Fund Louis J. Appell Jr. Ray A. Waldren Mark Mendlow Auchincloss Family Fund Neil and Monica Baum Martha Whitcraft Dr. Frank L. Miller H. Lenfest David and Patricia Williams Randall M. Miller Conservation Heritage Internship Richard L. Moore Gannett Fleming Dan Mazur Up to $99 Doris Appel Pistole Arthur H. Moss McCormick & Taylor Milt Allen Mount Saint Macrina Pennsylvania Association of Paul J. Wilcox Gene Anderson House of Prayer Environmental Professionals Jan Winemiller Dr. Constance M. Baker Daryl F. Moyer CHRS Patron - $250 Dr. John A. Bamberger Susan Murphy Marilyn M. Bartram 2008 Archives and Records Bill Alexander Philip M. Myers Ken Beck Heidi Neiswender Management Seminar Jeff and Rosalie Bloom Brooks Dr. David Beiler Generations Network James W. Dietz Rhonda R. Newton Dr. Henry J. Bitar Jr. Grace A. Nieto Docuscan Barbara A. Franco Venice D. Bolin IMR J. W. Norvell Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Gaffney Dr. Ira V. Brown J. Reginald S. Oram Preservation Technologies William D. George II V. A. Burkholtz Keystone Chapter AIIM Paul B. Ostergaard Dr. Brent Glass Susan Cagley Kathy Ottinger Dr. and Mrs. Henry A. Jordan Dr. Owen P. Cantor Gene and Diane Oyler Grants Paula S. Klingensmith Dr. Morris J. Cherrey Joseph F. Paine Charlotte Cohen Pennsylvania Department of Robert Legnini Irlene Papazian Mrs. Joseph Condron Judith E. Patterson Community and Economic Development James T. McVey Michael Connelly Civil War 150th Planning Grants Dr. and Mrs. William A. Dr. Douglas G. Pfeiffer Charles Detty Alfred S. Pierce Philadelphia Industrial Development Murphy, Jr. Debi Dodson Roger S. Post Corporation Paul B. Ostergaard James and Jean Druckenbrod James A. Pruyne Civil War 150th Planning and Kathleen Pavelko Charles and June Dunn Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Implementation Jim Pflugh Laura M. Ebright Raubenstine Save America’s Treasures Gordon Smith Mary Jane Edwards Dr. M. Louise Reinecke Civil War Muster Rolls Walter C. Van Nuys Mr. and Mrs. Morton Feingold Russel Rife James Van Valkenburg Joseph Fiedler Park D. Ritter Teaching American History, US David B. Fisher Department of Education Richard Webb Janis and Terry Robinson Dr. J. K. Folmar Doris J. Rowles Through Central Susquehanna Diane B. Foster Intermediate Unit Annual Appeal Russell C. Ruhf Noralee A. Fox Don Ruth National Historical Records and 2008-2009 Margaret M. Garber Andrew Saul Publications Commission $1000 and above Gene D. Gordon Richard M. Schlegel Itinerant Archivist Ned Shanaman Judith L. Guise J. C. Seedorff SNAP Byron E. Gunn James W. Seville $500 - $999 Pennsylvania Coalition for Richard Habermann James Staples Representative Democracy Barbara A. Franco Ann L. Haffy Marilyn Steinbright Lecture: Dr. G. Terry Madonna, Mr. and Mrs. Philip W. Gasiewicz Thomas and Pearl Hahn Charles Stiefvater “Pennsylvanians and Presidential Linda Walke William Hansen Carl Stoltz Elections” Paul J. Wilcox Dr. James R. Hartnett Martha D. Stoner Jan Winemiller Elizabeth B. Heiligman Jim Stover Boyce and Ann Heilman Donald L. Stripling Corporate $250 - $499 Fred Hemmerich William E. Supplee Matching Gifts Marty Cline Louise W. Herr Beatrice S. Taylor Paula S. Klingensmith Paula Jane Hess David J. Thompson Aon Foundation William Moore Karen J. High Mr. and Mrs. W. Thompson GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Jim Pflugh Dr. and Mrs. Abram M. Hostetter Beth Tomasovic Norfolk Southern Foundation James Pickman Clarence E. Hower Jr Dorothy T. Troutman PNC Foundation James Van Valkenburg Judith A. Hufford Arthur O. Waite Tyco International C. T. Kammerer Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. $100 - $249 Michael Kanyuck Watson Rosanne Bell Andrew Kaul Dr. Boyd F. Weiss III Robert H. Boyer John Keeley Ernest W. Werstler Jr. Marlene Castellano Anthony, Corinne and Max Kern Heyward M. Wharton Alfred and Patricia Clark James A. Killian Eugene Wile Tony Delserone Raymond E. Knauff Maura C. Williams Mr. and Mrs. William F. Koons Anne Winn Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Rodney A. LaPearl Jr. DiFrancesco Jr. Janet Wolgemuth Randall H. Leisure A. J. Young Beth Hager Abraham A. Levene Mr. and Mrs. Chris J. George M. Jenks William F. Lewars Zervanos

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us 14 innovation & impact PHMC Strategic Direction

PHMC embarked on a new strategic plan to guide the agency through 2008-2011. Maintaining a strategy A record draw of more than 300 to be innovative in the face of meeting new economic people attended the 2008 Archives challenges and changing trends is a constant essen- and Records Management Seminar. tial which requires effective planning with Terry Mutchler, executive director of measures in place to gauge the agency mis- the commonwealth’s Office of Open sion impact. The following highlights some of Records, headlined the event last the strategic accomplishments as a result of October, which also featured sessions completing the plan. on pest management and prevention,­ best practices for records manage- Goal 1 ment, electronic security, photograph preserva­tion and copyright law. Position PHMC as a vital actor and val- ued resource in the state. In order to identify and respond to com- Planning for the munity needs, PHMC continues to use sur- Civil War 150th veys to assess its success in meeting visitor Goal 2 anniversary in and public expectations. The State Museum Evaluate PHMC governance and structure to Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania, in a national performance strategically allocate resources. has continued in management program administered by the Planning Our Future, a report on the long term cooperation with American Association for State and Local sustainability of the historic sites program was com- the statewide History, completed a survey to measure its pleted. planning com- success in providing services to teachers. mittee under the In conjunction with Office of Administration (OA) A question on the annual Penn State auspices of the consolidation and review of information technology (IT) Pennsylvania Poll revealed that 96% of respondents agreed business practices, PHMC IT staff were migrated and Heritage Society. that state dollars should be used to support consolidated to OA. historic preservation. Walt Lehmann, a student at George Washington The 2008 annual theme devoted to the 75th University, completed a study of the agency’s gover- anniversary of The New Deal, included a public his- nance structure with case studies and examples from tory symposium, articles in Pennsylvania Heritage other states for PHMC’s Governance Committee. and Common Canvas: Pennsylvania’s New Deal Post Office Murals exhibit. This commemoration helped to remember, identify and celebrate the Dr. Matthew Pinsker was the legions of people and their projects that featured speaker for a presenta- brought not only a sense of normalcy tion in May titled “What’s New but also one of belonging to their lives. in Lincoln Studies?” held at The State Museum of Pennsylvania. This presentation was part of a collaborative effort with PHMC, the State Library of Pennsylva- nia and The National Civil War Museum to commemorate the bicentennial of the birth of President Abraham Lincoln.

The 32nd Annual Conference on Black History in Pennsylvania, held in May in conjunction with the local YWCA in Carlisle, featured Ron Martin, news anchor for WGAL-TV, speaking about the Obama inaugu- ration, and Michael Harris speaking on abolitionists John Vashon and John Peck. The event was capped with the dedication of a state historical marker to Bethel A.M.E. Church in Carlisle, one of the oldest continuously operating African-American churches west of the Susquehanna River.

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us 15 Goal 3 Expand and diversify financial support for core functions and priority projects. The Pennsylvania Heritage Society completed a membership consultation to prepare a plan for increas- ing membership and support for PHMC programs. Corporate sponsors for PHMC programs through the Heritage Society included Columbia Gas of Penn- sylvania, Pennsylvania State Employee Credit Union (PSECU) and Sheetz Inc. PHMC participated in national advocacy for historical and museum programs through organiza- tions such as the National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers, the National Archives and Records Administration, the American Association of Museums, and the American Association for State and Local History. In its inaugural fiscal year, PAbookstore.com, the In April, PHMC Executive Director Barbara Franco (shown State Bookstore’s online bookstore, processed more here with Mickey Rowley, deputy secretary of tourism for than 1,700 transactions, totaling over $43,000 with the Department of Community and Economic Development) more than 160,000 Web page views and an addition of joined with officials from The Pennsylvania Tourism Office, over 225 new products. Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and repre- sentatives from the Dutch Country Roads region of central Pennsylvania to unveil Pennsylvania Civil War Trails. This initiative represents five years of partnership with state and local officials and tells the story of the Civil War from a north- ern state’s perspective. The program educates people about the women and children under siege; African-American contribu- tions in the defense of the state; and the endurance of ordinary citizens during a time of great unrest through 40 new “story stops,” in and around communities of Gettysburg, York, Hanover, Chambersburg, Carlisle, Harrisburg and Wrights- ville. These “story stops” feature interpretive signage devel- oped in partnership with local communities. PHMC managed the development and installation of the signage system and is responsible for their long-term maintenance.

Goal 4 Strengthen operational and programmatic effectiveness. As shown on our Twitter page above, PHMC embraced social media as A point-of-sale ticketing system for sites was a tool to reach out and engage new audiences about its programs. In evaluated to improve analysis and accounting of ticket collaboration with the Pennsylvania Heritage Society, sponsors of our sales and attendance. social media channels, we interact with an average of 425 people each day through the various platforms such as the popular blog “This Week Staff in the Human Resource Services Division in Pennsylvania Archaeology” and the Pennsylvania Trails of HistoryTM developed a draft of “Hiring Process for Managers and Facebook fan page. Supervisors” training. This training specifically details the hiring process from beginning to end and includes the responsibilities of managers and supervisors when a vacancy occurs. PHMC Internship program served twelve Key- stone interns and seven Diversity Interns. The State Museum exhibit proposal and produc- tion process was streamlined to better direct resources, maintain high-quality content, encourage teamwork and empower ownership among staff. Investment in repairs and renovation for 2008– 2009 totaled $5,779,599.

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PHMC Staff As of June 30, 2009 Executive Office Bureau of Historic Sites and Museums Barbara Franco, Executive Director Stephen S. Miller, Director Kirk Wilson, Press Secretary Bruce S. Bazelon, Division Chief, Western Division Jason Gerard, Legislative Liaison Nadine A. Steinmetz, Division Chief, Central Division Howard M. Pollman, Marketing Director Vacant—Division Chief, Eastern Division Jennifer E. Staub, Administrative Assistant Brenda J. Reigle, Section Chief, Collections Care Michael A. Bertheaud, Section Chief, Interpretation and Placed Pennsylvania Heritage Society® Properties Beth A. Hager, Development Director Rhonda R. Newton, Program Coordinator Bureau of Management Services Kelly M. VanSickle, Membership Coordinator Thomas Leonard, Director Barry A. Loveland, Chief, Architecture and Preservation Division Bureau of Archives and History Melody R. Henry, Chief, Fiscal and Office Support Services David Haury, Director Karen Fisher, Chief, Human Resources Division Ted R. Walke, Chief, Division of Publications and Sales David Shoff, Chief, Division of Public Services and Outreach, Bureau of The State Museum and Acting Chief, State Archives Division John C. Leighow Jr., Director Cynthia Bendroth, Chief, Division of Records, Administration William A. Sisson, Chief, Curatorial Division and Image Services Ruth Arnold, Chief, Education Dwight Lindenberger, Chief, Operations Bureau for Historic Preservation Robert Bullock, Chief, Exhibits Division Jean Cutler, Director Andrea MacDonald, Chief, Preservation Services Division Douglas McLearen, Chief, Archaeology and Protection Division Scott Doyle, Chief, Grants Program and Planning Division Advisory Panels Black History Advisory Committee State Historical Records 2008-2009 Historic Dr. Molefi Kete Asante, Philadelphia Advisory Board (SHRAB) Preservation Board Charon Battles, Harrisburg Annita Andrick, Erie Michael Eversmeyer, Pittsburgh Samuel Black, Pittsburgh Lee Arnold, Philadelphia Patricia E. Gibble, Mt. Gretna Carmen Boyd, Coatesville James M. Beidler, Lebanon Ann Greene, Philadelphia John Brewer, Pittsburgh Michael J. Dabrishus, Pittsburgh Charles Hardy III, West Chester Dr. Scott Hancock, Gettysburg Barbara Franco, Harrisburg Scott D. Heberling, Bellevue Ruth Hodge, Carlisle Michael P. Gabriel, Kutztown Janet Irons, State College Reginald D. Irvis, Harrisburg Douglas E. Hill, Harrisburg Emanuel Kelly, Philadelphia Arif Jamal, Pittsburgh Heidi Mays, Harrisburg Jeff Kidder, Erie Norm Jones, Carlisle Laurie Rofini, West Chester Gerald Kuncio, Pittsburgh Dana King, Philadelphia Leon J. Stout, State College John Milner, Chadds Ford John Logan, Jenkintown Pamela Whitenack, Hershey Daniel K. Perry, Scranton Dr. Ivory V. Nelson, Lincoln University Sandra Lee Rosenberg, Elkins Park Shirley A. Page, Philadelphia County Records Committee Cecilia Rusnak, University Park Lia Richards Palmiter, Clarks Summit John P. Flaherty, Pittsburgh Scott Standish, Lancaster Patricia Pugh Mitchell, Pittsburgh Stephen Farina, Harrisburg Bruce Thomas, Bethlehem The Honorable James R. Roebuck Jr., Barbara Franco, Harrisburg Harrisburg Gerald Hepler, Lewistown Karl Singleton, Harrisburg Jack Lotwick, Harrisburg Sonya Toler, Harrisburg Stephen Lukach Jr., Pottsville Dr. Diane Turner, Philadelphia Evie Rafalko McNulty, Scranton Dr. Shirley Turpin Parham, Philadelphia James G. Morgan Jr., Harrisburg Shay Wafer, Pittsburgh Judy Moser, Butler Linda Tardy Wilson, Penn Hills Marie Rebuck, Harrisburg Laurie Rofini, West Chester

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Since 1946, PHMC has been a leader in administering In an effort to maintain the ever-growing inventory of its popular state historical marker program. More than 2,200 historical markers, the commission contracts with General Tool markers throughout the Keystone State recall the stories and and Repair (GTR) of Red Lion, York County, to provide cyclical a vast array of people, places and events significant in both and emergency maintenance services. Over the past year, Pennsylvania and the nation. PHMC and GTR maintained nearly 200 markers. In addition, This fiscal year, 25 new historical markers were approved GTR and Young Preservationists Association of Pittsburgh with the help of local, regional and state partners. Our partners surveyed the condition of markers in six counties to determine not only sponsor the nomination and installation of these state maintenance needs for the upcoming year. markers, but they also organize the unveiling and dedication This fiscal year, 25 new historical markers were approved ceremonies. Thirty-six marker dedications were held, including (see below) with the help of local, regional and state partners. two rededications of a long-missing markers.

Allegheny Berks John M. Phillips Boyertown Burial Casket Co. Founder, board member, and president of the Pennsyslvania Established in 1893 by C. A. Mory and Associates, it Game Commission. An engineer and industrialist, he was among the largest casket manufacturers in the world became one of the most prominent names in conservation in and earliest traded on the New York and Philadelphia stock Pennsylvania. He also helped found the Boy Scout of America exchanges. The company secured numerous patents for and founded Pennsylvania’s first troop. innovative improvements and designs and was renowned for Presston its fine craftsmanship. Progressive marketing techniques led Pressed Steel Car Company provided worker housing at to international sales. After the company’s sale in 1987 and substantial cost to employees, keeping them in constant debt. closure in 1988, the factory was demolished. During the 1909 McKees Rocks strike against the company, immigrant workers were evicted from their homes. The evictions Bucks led to the August 22 “Bloody Sunday Uprising” where at least George Nakashima 11 people died. The houses were sold after the company ceased Considered one of the initiators of the American Craft operations in 1949. Constructed in 1899 as Schoenville, the Movement, he designed and built furniture in a unique style neighborhood’s appearance remains similar to 1909. that combined Japanese craftsmanship, modernist aesthetic Railroad Air Brake and appreciation of natural wood. Before the success of his electric company, George Mollie Woods Hare Westinghouse developed the air brake for railroads. It was A pioneer and recognized leader in the education of an innovative engineering feat that revolutionized rail mentally disabled children. She regarded each child as transportation, enabling trains to be longer, heavier, and faster, an individual and instituted innovative methods for care, while also being safer. assessment and training which she presented at national Westinghouse Atom Smasher conferences. The nation’s first industrial Van de Graaf nuclear generator was intended, not as a bomb, but to seek out the secrets of Columbia nuclear energy as a source of practical power. The unusual pear- Fishing Creek Confederacy shaped structure has been designated an electrical engineering Alarmed about draft resistance, the federal government milestone. deployed 800 troops to the Fishing Creek Valley in August 1864 to suppress the opposition. Peace Democrats suspected Beaver of Confederate sympathies were questioned at the Christian Shippingport Atomic Power Station church near this site; 44 were arrested and imprisoned at Fort The first commercial nuclear facility in the nation created Mifflin without access to civil courts. While most supported specifically for generating electricity. This was part of President the Union, they disagreed with President Lincoln’s wartime Eisenhower’s “Atoms for Peace” plan. policies. In 1866, the U.S. Supreme Court declared military arrest and trial of civilians unconstitutional.

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us 1 Crawford Byron D. Benson He was one of the founders of the Tidewater Pipe Company. Their pipeline used a larger pipe and pumped oil a greater distance and higher elevation than ever before, revolutionizing the transportation of crude oil. John William Heisman He was a renowned college football coach and name sake for the sport’s highest amateur honor, the Heisman Memorial Trophy. His innovations included legalizing the forward pass, the center snap, the score-board and game quarters. Heisman promoted player safety by advocating gear improvements and rule revisions. A founder of the American Football Coaches Association, he grew up in Titusville and played football near his father’s local oil cooperage.

Cumberland Reformed Presbyterian Church in America Considered the beginning of the denomination, the first Covenanter (Reformed Presbyterian) communion in the New World was held at Junkin Tent. The event, presided over by Historical Marker dedication in Crawford County John Cuthbertson the first Covenanter minister in the nation, for John William Heisman drew hundreds from the surrounding region.

Delaware Franklin Wayne Natatorium Mercersburg Members of the 54th Mass. Regiment Opened in 1895, it was the site of several national In 1863, the 54th Massachusetts Regiment was among swimming championships. It was advertised as the largest the first Civil War combat units open to African-Americans. outdoor pool in the nation, and possibly the world. It served Troops from Pennsylvania made up more than 20 percent of the the community as both a swimming pool in the summer and acclaimed unit. Mercersburg was second only to Philadelphia in an ice skating rink in the winter. mustering volunteers from the commonwealth. The valor shown by the regiment improved regard for black soldiers and helped Erie spur recruiting. Of 38 USCT Civil War veterans buried here, 13 Corry State Fish Hatchery served in the 54th Mass. Regiment. Established in 1876 by the Pennsylvania Fish Commission as the “Western Hatchery,” it is the longest Lehigh continuously operated fish hatchery in the commonwealth. Lock Ridge Iron Furnace Supplied by abundant springs of uniform flow and Representative of the many iron furnaces in the Lehigh temperature, it is considered the state’s pioneer trout Valley, Lock Ridge was constructed in 1868, operated until 1921 hatchery. Its success had a positive effect on the state and was the last furnace in the nation to solely use anthracite economy, led to the creation of many jobs related to outdoor as fuel. By the late 19th century, the Lehigh Valley was the recreation and helped stimulate Pennsylvania’s sport fishing state’s largest producer of pig iron. Among the only remnants of prominence. Pennsylvania’s anthracite iron industry, the partially restored Oil Creek Railroad complex is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Completed in 1862, this railroad revolutionized the shipment of oil from the oil fields near Titusville to Corry, Lycoming a hub for major rail lines. The 27-mile line made dangerous Julia C. Collins and wasteful waterway transport as well as labor intensive A unique figure in American literary history, she is likely horse-drawn wagons obsolete. It also brought thousands of the first African-American female novelist. The themes in several fortune seekers to the region. From its beginning, it had an published essays (1864–1865) address Black self-improvement, overwhelming volume of business and became one of the most education, morality, and racial uplift at the possibility of freedom. profitable lines in the nation.

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us 2 Philadelphia Thomas E. Cahill Baldwin Locomotive Works Entrepreneur and philanthropist who bequeathed the For years the nation’s leading locomotive manufacturer, bulk of his estate to establish Roman Catholic High School for it exported products world-wide. Established by Matthias Boys, the first free Catholic high school in the U.S. Founded Baldwin in 1835, it was an early example of integrated here in 1890, the school initiated a diocesan high school system industrial organization, employing more than 15,000 workers. that became a model throughout the nation. Coming from a Its 39 buildings encompassed 17 acres and transformed the poor immigrant family, Cahill sought to provide young men surrounding area from a rural estate to one of the city’s first from similar backgrounds with the secondary education denied factory neighborhoods. Relocated to Eddystone in 1928, it him. ceased production 1956. Thomas Ustick Walter Frank Piasecki Nationally prominent Philadelphia architect who designed A pioneer in helicopter development and aviation, his the U.S. Capitol dome and wings and Girard College. He was designs revolutionized helicopter technology and gave the consulting architect for Philadelphia’s City Hall. A founder nation’s military an edge in combat. He designed and built the of the American Institute of Architects, he served as its world’s second practical helicopter and was the first licensed president. Walter lived near here 1837–1841. helicopter pilot. Wills Eye Institute NFL Films In operation since 1834, Wills was the first U.S. medical Founded in 1965, the filmmaking arm of the National facility dedicated to the treatment of eyes and first to train Football League (NFL) helped propel the NFL to popularity residents in ophthalmology. Committed to patient care, in the nation. The company’s creative innovations won it research and education, Wills is known worldwide for its numerous Emmys, gave fans a new perspective on the game surgical and medical innovations in eye care. and revolutionized the presentation of sports on television. The Solitude Designed and built in 1784 as a riverside villa by John Penn Jr., it served as a model for country houses of the Federal period (circa 1775–1830). Administered by the Philadelphia Zoo since 1874, the original Adam Style features, including elegant plaster ceilings, are preserved.

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us National Register of Historic Places (Fiscal Year 2008–2009)

The Bureau for Historic Preservation manages the Staff working in Pennsylvania’s National Register program National Register of Historic Places for Pennsylvania. The understand the value of our commonwealth’s history and program was established by the National Historic Preservation have therefore assumed a leadership role in documenting its Act of 1966. Properties listed in the National Register include significant places. districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects that are Pennsylvania also has over 160 properties determined significant in American history, architecture, archeology, by the Secretary of the Interior to be nationally significant engineering and culture. National Register properties are in American history and culture and have therefore been distinguished by having been documented and evaluated designated National Historic Landmarks (NHL). Bureau according to uniform standards. These criteria recognize the for Historic Preservation staff often assist with research, accomplishments of all peoples who have contributed to the writing and reviewing documentation prepared for an NHL history and heritage of the United States and are designed nomination. to help state and local governments, federal agencies, and Properties officially listed in the National Register of others identify significant historic and archeological properties Historic Places and the National Historic Landmarks Program worthy of preservation and of consideration in planning and by the , U.S. Department of the Interior, development decisions. included:

Adams County Philadelphia County York County Thomas Brothers Store Alfred Newton Richards Medical Research Byrd Leibhart Site Allegheny County Laboratories and David Goddard York Historic District Century Building Laboratories Buildings, NHL (boundary increase) Mexican War Streets Historic District Amalgamated Center (boundary increase) Center City West Commercial Historic District Union Trust Building (boundary increase) College of Physicians of Philadelphia Building, NHL Berks County Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania Alleghany Mennonite Meetinghouse Wynnestay George Douglass House Bucks County George Nakashima House, Studio and Workshop Centre County Bellefonte Academy (REMOVED, destroyed by fire) Delaware County Woodcrest Erie County Hornby School Franklin County Robert Kennedy Memorial Presbyterian Church George Nakashima House, Studio and Workshop Solebury Township, Bucks County Lackawanna County James Madison School Lawrence County Scottish Rite Cathedral Luzerne County St. Stanislaus Institute Montgomery County Bryn Athyn Historic District, NHL Keefe-Mumbower Mill Northampton County Allegheny Mennonite Meetinghouse Lutz-Franklin School Brecknock Township, Berks County

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us 1 Contributions to the Collections (Fiscal Year 2008–2009) PHMC and its many historic sites and museums rely on and sharing this heritage is only possible with thoughtful the generosity of donors to help build collections that convey the contributions by the institutions, organizations and individuals stories of Pennsylvania’s rich history and heritage. Preserving who value and share this dedication to provide this legacy.

Anthracite Heritage Museum Keith M. Steffke Margaret J. Welch Helene Mozurkewich Lincoln Park, Mich. Warren, R.I. Ann Arbor, Mich. George C. and Michael C. Barbara Zern Alan D. Percival Pulakos, in memory of Pottstown, Pa. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Gus Pulakos Barbara Powell Erie, Pa. Clarks Summit, Pa. Patricia A. Leiphart Ambridge Area High School Margaret Reese Ambridge, Pa. Ambridge, Pa. Clarks Green, Pa. Jeanne King Maleckar, Nancy Barna Raymond Zabofski Miriam Elizabeh King and Delmont, Pa. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. David Roderick King, Friends of Old Economy Village in memory of their parents, Ambridge, Pa. Roderick VerNess King and Pat Janicki Friends of Conrad Weiser Homestead Martha Abbey King Freedom, Pa. Womelsdorf, Pa. Conneaut, Ohio Jean Reiland Rodger W. Thompson Glenshaw, Pa. Bullhead City, Ariz. John Ruch Harold Galebach Mark T. Weber Harmony, Pa. Penryn, Pa. Crownsville, Md. Veronica Strathmann Pittsburgh, Pa, Daniel Boone Homestead Charles Wright Friends of the Daniel Boone Homestead Allegheny Conference on Leetsdale, Pa. Birdsboro, Pa. Community Development Pittsburgh, Pa. Pennsbury Manor Drake Well Museum AWASAW Cultural Center Raymond A. Bednarchik American Heritage Center Staunton, Va. Shillington, Pa. Laramie, Wyo. Gordon and Margie Barlow Robert and Ann Bartels Swope, Va. Pennsylvania Military Museum Newtown, Pa. Friends of the Fort Pitt Museum Sandi Barron Friends of Drake Well, Inc. Pittsburgh, Pa. Phoenixville, Pa. Titusville, Pa. Bruce S. Bazelon Charles Thomas McNeal Hope Lodge Harrisburg, Pa. Sheffield, Pa. Virginia Wentz Sinn Robert Berger Jr. Ruth A. Pistner Lower Gwynedd, Pa. Spring Mills, Pa. Oil City, Pa. Marilyn Steinbright Dale E. Biever Pringle Powder Company Norristown, Pa. Boyerstown, Pa. Bradford, Pa. Joseph H. DeLauter Bruce Watson Joseph Priestly House State College, Pa. Cypress, Texas Dr. Roy A. Olofson Kenneth E. DeLozier Vernon Weaver State College, Pa. Duncansville, Pa. Oil City, Pa. Beverly A. Delozier Barbara T. Zolli Landis Valley Museum Ashville, Pa. Titusville, Pa. Andrew Charles Dickerson Raymond A. Dettinger Jr. Belfast, N.Y. Carlisle, Pa. Ephrata Cloister John G. and Carol Geist JoAnn Gillette Ephrata Cloister Associates Baltimore, Md. Clarence, Pa. Ephrata, Pa. W. Richard Kettering William Gladstone Henry W. Horning Hempfield, Pa. West Palm Beach, Fla. Mohnton, Pa. A. Jerry and Mary Ann Landis Kathy L. Harpster Moravian Historical Society Lancaster, Pa. Spring Mills, Pa. Nazareth, Pa. Dalton and Madalyn Landis Joseph A. Horvath Michael S. Showalter York, Pa. State College, Pa. Ephrata, Pa. Dennis McClair Doug Houck, in memory of East Petersburg, Pa. Boyd W. Houck Annette W. Miller Strasburg, Pa. Flagship Niagara League Lancaster, Pa. Joan F. Hubbard Erie, Pa. Jere Retallack State College, Pa. Kenneth E. Smith Lancaster, Pa. Gloria Humphreys Erie, Pa. Tobias H. Rohrer Jr. Boalsburg, Pa. East Petersburg, Pa.

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us 1 Mike and Evelyn Jones John Hepp Florence Putterman Foundation Duncansville, Pa. Cynwyd, Pa. Selinsgrove, Pa. Robert J. Lawrence James R. Hunter Patricia A. Frysinger Kemblesville, Pa. Mechanicsburg, Pa. Harrisburg, Pa. William Leech Scott Knoff, in memory of Helen Jean Heisler State College, Pa. D.R. Knoff Mechanicsburg, Pa. Bruce A. Lingenfelter Cape May, N.J. Dennis Hendricks State College, Pa. Ryan C. Kunkle York, Pa. John W. Mahusky Delta, Pa. Charles V. and Jean D. Henry III Barberton, Ohio James R. Laessle Lebanon, Pa. Naval Surface Weapon Center Moorestown, N.J. Beatrice A. Hulsberg Crane, Ind. Robert L. Long Middletown, Pa. Pennsylvania National Guard Betterton, Md. Jeremiah Johnson Museum Joel Lubenau Williamsport, Pa. Annville, Pa. Lititz, Pa. Bernard Katz Jim Powers Robert G. Manette Philadelphia, Pa. Boalsburg, Pa. San Francisco, Calif. Ruth Talman Kazez Devereux N. Saller Jr. Robert S. McGonigal State College, Pa. Charlottesville, Va. Milwaukee, Wis. Estate of Caroline K. Keck Charles J. Shontz Susan S. Messimer c/o of Albert K. Keck Delmont, Pa. Millersville, Pa. Cooperstown, N.Y. Barbara J. Slabe, DMD, James H. Millhouse Jr., Gloria M. Keller on behalf of the United States in memory of James H. Millhouse Sr. Gainsville, Fla. Naval Reserves, Dental Corps Manheim, Pa. Albert M. and Lorraine H. Camp Hill, Pa. Jeffery Mora Kligman Terry and Mary Spring Washington D.C. Philadelphia, Pa. Doylestown, Pa. Pennsylvania Trolley Museum Lucy Kohr Elsie Stine Washington, Pa. Lebanon, Pa. Boalsburg, Pa. Thomas Phillips Clifford W. Lamoree Mark T. Weber Canandaigua, N.Y. West Chester, Pa. Crownsville, Md. Eric P. Quimby Marilyn Levin Marjorie T. Whiteford Bethlehem, Pa. Dauphin, Pa. Atglen, Pa. Philip O. Ritter Doris Staffel Malarkey Wisconsin Veterans Museum Willow Street, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Madison, Wis. A. Vaughn Rosenthal Dorene Merlina William E. Woomer Jr., Red Lion, Pa. Harrisburg, Pa. in memory of William E. Peter V. Savage Barbara Mimnaugh Woomer Sr. of Merrill’s Baltimore, Md. Philadelphia, Pa. Marauders Bill Shafer Stephen L. Patrick Mingoville, Pa. Norfolk, Va. Mt. Joy, Pa. Laurie A. Young Russell Shurtleff Governor Edward G. and Jersey Shore, Pa. Factoryville, Pa. Judge Marjorie O. Rendell Train Collectors Association Philadelphia, Pa. Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania Strasburg, Pa. Linda A. Ries American Premier Underwriters New Cumberland, Pa. Cincinnati, Ohio State Museum of Pennsylvania John K. Robinson Carl F. Banks Art Collection Harrisburg, Pa. Strasburg, Pa. William E. Baker Linton Saurman Richard Carl Birk Carlisle, Pa. Lemoyne, Pa. Feeding Hills, Mass. Bruce S. Bazelon James Stewart Robert J. Casler Harrisburg, Pa. Fredonia, Pa. Lockport, N.Y. David A. Bierman, in memory Francis A. Wark Peggy A. Culbertson, in memory of Mildred Bierman Bevan York, Pa. of Thomas H. Culbertson Scotch Plains, N.J. Marjorie T. Whiteford Louisville, Ky. Mike Blumenthal Atglen, Pa. Allan C. Fisher Cary, N.C. Margaret Zoldos Nobleboro, Maine Allen M. Capriotti Pittsburgh, Pa. Friends of the Railroad Museum Altoona, Pa. Strasburg, Pa. Dr. Neil M. Cohen Washington Crossing Melvin S. Glick Newtown, Pa. Historic Park Smoketown, Pa. Beverly A. Delozier Jonathan Meyers Troy Grubb Ashville, Pa. Lawrenceville, N.J. Lancaster, Pa. Christopher Dyer George H. Way Roy R. Hartman Saffron Walden, Essex, UK Staten Island, N.Y. Woodstock, N.H. Bruce M. Erikson Maineville, Ohio

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us 2 Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit (RITC) Report (Fiscal Year 2008–2009) PHMC, serving as the State Historic Preservation Office, projects and generating over $4.1 billion in private reinvestment administers the federal Rehabilitation Investment Tax Credit back into Pennsylvania communities. (RITC) program in partnership with the National Park Service RITCs are the most widely used incentive program. and the Internal Revenue Service. The tax credit program Certain expenses incurred in connection with rehabilitating an is one of the most successful and cost-effective programs old building are eligible for a tax credit. RITCs are available that encourage private investment in rehabilitating income to owners and certain long term leases of income-producing producing, historic properties such as office buildings, rental properties. There are two rates: 20% for a historic building and housing, hotels, bed and breakfasts and retail stores. Since the 10% for a non-historic building, with different qualifying criteria inception of RITCs in 1976, Pennsylvania has been a national for each rate. The following is a list of qualified RITCs for the leader in certified tax credit projects, completing over 2,179 2008–2009 fiscal year.

Allegheny County Montgomery County 213-215 E. 8th Avenue, Homestead $600,000.00 Lansdale Silk Hosiery Company G.S.T. DeBolt Building, Homestead $450,000.00 Factory Building, Lansdale $14,936,768.00 526 Lockhart Street, Pittsburgh $545,744.00 502 W. North Avenue, Pittsburgh $405,666.00 Philadelphia County The Blacksmith Shop, Pittsburgh $76,000.00 228 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia $2,495,000.00 226 S. 4th Street, Philadelphia $5,226,000.00 Berks County Board of Education Building, Philadelphia $24,000,000.00 Hamburg Knitting Mill, Hamburg $3,500,000.00 Building 100 - Marine Barracks, Philadelphia $4,350,000.00 Dauphin County Building 122, Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, 1602 1/2 -1604 Derry Street, Harrisburg $532,262.00 Philadelphia $101,042.79 1600-1602 Derry Street, Harrisburg $798,393.31 Manufacturers’ Club, Philadelphia $18,159,068.00 Elk County Quarters B, Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Philadelphia $849,698.00 536-538 Market Street, Johnsonburg $203,363.00 Quarters C, Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Huntingdon County Philadelphia $849,608.00 519 Penn Street, Huntingdon $162,734.00 Rohm and Haas Corporate Headquarters Building, Philadelphia $9,621,409.00 Lancaster County Martin Brick Manufacturing Company, Total $95,212,965.32 Building 417, Lancaster $5,677,209.22 31-33 N. Queen Street, Lancaster $1,673,000.00

The Blacksmith Shop in This tax credit program helped Pittsburgh, Allegheny to rehabilitate the Lansdale County, was restored Silk Hosiery Company factory (above) from its former building (above) in Montgomery condition (left), thanks to County. Before the program, this the RITC program. property was sadly neglected (left).

Annual Report 2008–2009 | www.phmc.state.pa.us 1 PHS Donors Donors and Corporate PHS Donations Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Lappley Robert Loring Jean Loughry Sponsors Upper Level Memberships Merritt J. Marks Blake and Marilyn Marles Martin J. Rosenblum & Energy: Innovation and Impact Founder’s Circle - $1,000 Associates Columbia Gas Allen Marshall Rhonda R. Cohen Dr. and Mrs. Sidney Ranck Jacqueline Matthews A Common Canvas Thomas B. Hagen Richard E. Matthews James M. Sanders Jr. Thomas and Linda McCurdy Sheetz, Inc. Wayne Spilove Donald C. Tappe Foundation for Enhancing Helen Mary McMeen Communities: Benefactor - $500 The Swathmore Group Henry P. Meissner Shearer Family Fund Louis J. Appell Jr. Ray A. Waldren Mark Mendlow Auchincloss Family Fund Neil and Monica Baum Martha Whitcraft Dr. Frank L. Miller H. Lenfest David and Patricia Williams Randall M. Miller Conservation Heritage Internship Richard L. Moore Gannett Fleming Dan Mazur Up to $99 Doris Appel Pistole Arthur H. Moss McCormick & Taylor Milt Allen Mount Saint Macrina Pennsylvania Association of Paul J. Wilcox Gene Anderson House of Prayer Environmental Professionals Jan Winemiller Dr. Constance M. Baker Daryl F. Moyer CHRS Patron - $250 Dr. John A. Bamberger Susan Murphy Marilyn M. Bartram 2008 Archives and Records Bill Alexander Philip M. Myers Ken Beck Heidi Neiswender Management Seminar Jeff and Rosalie Bloom Brooks Dr. David Beiler Generations Network James W. Dietz Rhonda R. Newton Dr. Henry J. Bitar Jr. Grace A. Nieto Docuscan Barbara A. Franco Venice D. Bolin IMR J. W. Norvell Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Gaffney Dr. Ira V. Brown J. Reginald S. Oram Preservation Technologies William D. George II V. A. Burkholtz Keystone Chapter AIIM Paul B. Ostergaard Dr. Brent Glass Susan Cagley Kathy Ottinger Dr. and Mrs. Henry A. Jordan Dr. Owen P. Cantor Gene and Diane Oyler Grants Paula S. Klingensmith Dr. Morris J. Cherrey Joseph F. Paine Charlotte Cohen Pennsylvania Department of Robert Legnini Irlene Papazian Mrs. Joseph Condron Judith E. Patterson Community and Economic Development James T. McVey Michael Connelly Civil War 150th Planning Grants Dr. and Mrs. William A. Dr. Douglas G. Pfeiffer Charles Detty Alfred S. Pierce Philadelphia Industrial Development Murphy, Jr. Debi Dodson Roger S. Post Corporation Paul B. Ostergaard James and Jean Druckenbrod James A. Pruyne Civil War 150th Planning and Kathleen Pavelko Charles and June Dunn Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Implementation Jim Pflugh Laura M. Ebright Raubenstine Save America’s Treasures Gordon Smith Mary Jane Edwards Dr. M. Louise Reinecke Civil War Muster Rolls Walter C. Van Nuys Mr. and Mrs. Morton Feingold Russel Rife James Van Valkenburg Joseph Fiedler Park D. Ritter Teaching American History, US David B. Fisher Department of Education Richard Webb Janis and Terry Robinson Dr. J. K. Folmar Doris J. Rowles Through Central Susquehanna Diane B. Foster Intermediate Unit Annual Appeal Russell C. Ruhf Noralee A. Fox Don Ruth National Historical Records and 2008-2009 Margaret M. Garber Andrew Saul Publications Commission $1000 and above Gene D. Gordon Richard M. Schlegel Itinerant Archivist Ned Shanaman Judith L. Guise J. C. Seedorff SNAP Byron E. Gunn James W. Seville $500 - $999 Pennsylvania Coalition for Richard Habermann James Staples Representative Democracy Barbara A. Franco Ann L. Haffy Marilyn Steinbright Lecture: Dr. G. Terry Madonna, Mr. and Mrs. Philip W. Gasiewicz Thomas and Pearl Hahn Charles Stiefvater “Pennsylvanians and Presidential Linda Walke William Hansen Carl Stoltz Elections” Paul J. Wilcox Dr. James R. Hartnett Martha D. Stoner Jan Winemiller Elizabeth B. Heiligman Jim Stover Boyce and Ann Heilman Donald L. Stripling Corporate $250 - $499 Fred Hemmerich William E. Supplee Matching Gifts Marty Cline Louise W. Herr Beatrice S. Taylor Paula S. Klingensmith Paula Jane Hess David J. Thompson Aon Foundation William Moore Karen J. High Mr. and Mrs. W. Thompson GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Jim Pflugh Dr. and Mrs. Abram M. Hostetter Beth Tomasovic Norfolk Southern Foundation James Pickman Clarence E. Hower Jr Dorothy T. Troutman PNC Foundation James Van Valkenburg Judith A. Hufford Arthur O. Waite Tyco International C. T. Kammerer Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. $100 - $249 Michael Kanyuck Watson Rosanne Bell Andrew Kaul Dr. Boyd F. Weiss III Robert H. Boyer John Keeley Ernest W. Werstler Jr. Marlene Castellano Anthony, Corinne and Max Kern Heyward M. Wharton Alfred and Patricia Clark James A. Killian Eugene Wile Tony Delserone Raymond E. Knauff Maura C. Williams Mr. and Mrs. William F. Koons Anne Winn Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Rodney A. LaPearl Jr. DiFrancesco Jr. Janet Wolgemuth Randall H. Leisure A. J. Young Beth Hager Abraham A. Levene Mr. and Mrs. Chris J. George M. Jenks William F. Lewars Zervanos

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