Then & Now

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During World War I, the United States needed money for the war effort and so they sold war bonds. In Lancaster, a small building was built by teenages in 1918, students of the then Stephens Trade High School, to sell those Liberty Bonds. The building was a model of the second Lancaster County Courthouse (1787-1853). It was erected in the southeast corner of Penn Square in front of the Watt and Shand building. Every time a Liberty Bond was sold a bell was rung. The bell, which belonged to a local farmer, was the original bell from the second Courthouse.

In the early 1920’s, after the war was over, the building was moved to Buchanan Park next to Franklin and Marshall College. Over the years, the building has been used as storage for playground and recreational equipment. When junior high girls used the park for gym classes the girls sometimes used the building as a place to change clothes.

While so many people in Lancaster do not know where the building came from, or what it was used for, almost everyone has seen the building in the park. When it is completed the building will be preserved for many years in the future. One use for the building has been proposed by Alana Maubury Hunter. Mrs. Hunter, a Lancaster native, has been running Artist-in-Residence programs in a National Park for thirteen years. Her programs would allow children and adults to participate in art classes outside the restored building during spring, summer and fall.

A Tribute to John O. Rineer

John, our Loyalty Day Chairman at the time of the Exterior Renovation, was the champion of the project. His tireless efforts negotiating the donations, general contracting and bringing together the team made it all happen. Unfortunately, he did not live to attend the Dedication ceremony. A weeping Cherry Tree he planted is dedicated in his honor in the park. Veterans events at The Bond House will be held in his honor.

Restore & Maintain

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For Phase II, the interior restoration, and maintenance we are seeking volunteers to assist. In kind and monetary donations qualify for a 501(c)(3) tax deduction. Needed:

Call: Alana (717)-394-9769

The Bond House Happenings

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Buchanan Park

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Located in Lancaster, PA adjacent to Franklin & Marshall College, on the corner of Race Ave & Buchanan Ave, Buchanan Park is a great place to relax or get some exercise. Mature trees tower over much of the park, which also includes a wide open field for a pick up soccer game or ultimate frisbee match. Bring your dog to the new $500,000 Beau's Dream Dog Park, play in a bocce ball match, enjoy a walk through the rose garden, or just have a seat in the grass to relax in the sun. Bike, sled (even after dark on the lit hill), picnic, swim in the wading pool in summer, there's something for everyone at our lovely Buchanan Park.