America's Historic Towns: Manheim

America's Historic Towns will bring its audience nostalgia, intrigue, and adventure. As a soothing romp through America’s history, with frequent ‘then and now’ shots to show the effects of time on the architecture and community development. The show will bring to light the interesting, yet often little-known history of the towns that made America what it is today. Join me on our first journey to my hometown of Manheim, Pennsylvania - a beautiful little country town established in 1762 by an eccentric German glass maker, Henry William Stiegel.
Images of America: Manheim, written by April Lynn Downey, can be found at local Manheim stores and online at Amazon, Arcadia Publishing, and Barnes & Noble
This production was created by April Lynn Downey, founder of Phoenix Feather Books & Curios (www.phoenixfeatherbooks.com) and Journals of Tales.
Phoenix Feather Books & Curios specializes in antique books and history related used books, photography, gifts, vintage prints, and curiosities from around the world!
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[@tyrellhemmis]

Good to see the old town. We lived on South Penn st for a few years when I was a kid. Back in late 80's early 90s.

[@AprilLynnDowney]

I mainly grew up in Mastersonville but we did live in town on South Hazel Street for a year or two. We lived at the very end of the street, where the houses are now gone and it's a small park.

[@wrestlingfann7714]

April you should do more history documentaries. I enjoyed this show.

[@AprilLynnDowney]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that! More are coming :) I also have some other shorter history and mythology videos on my channel, you could check out.

[@wrestlingfann7714]

Keep up the great work April and happy holidays be safe.

[@AprilLynnDowney]

@@wrestlingfann7714 Thanks! You too! :)

[@kimcircagirl474]

love ittttttt

[@AprilLynnDowney]

Thank you!! :)

[@js1423]

Neat!

[@AprilLynnDowney]

Thank you!

[@AmbroseTG.A]

This is an amazing video, 10/10

[@AprilLynnDowney]

Thank you so much! :)

[@ScottBarkey]

Thank you for this video, I have learned recently of my family heritage in Manheim.
Our family farm in the 1700s is the area just north east of Manheim and the family name is Lehman, Hans and his sons Daniel and Peter owned this land. I'm wondering if you knew of this heritage or can shed any light on our family farm between Colebrook St. and Hernley Road.
They were farmers and Millers however we don't know what they milled or where the mill may have been.

[@AprilLynnDowney]

I'm so happy you enjoyed this video! I am the author of Images of America: Manheim, which contains over 200 historical photographs. If you order from my website, I can send you a signed copy, otherwise you can also find it on Amazon and some local bookstores..... As far as your question, I can't think of anything off the top of my head, but I can look in a Manheim reference book I have. Send me an email with as much information as you know and I'll see what I can do: [e-mail]