Hummelstown in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
The Developing Years
1815-1890
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 2, 2019
Two photos depict the enlargement of an early 19th Century building for the tailor, and later, Justice of the Peace Abner Hummel, the great-grandson of the town founders, Frederick and Rosina Hummel.
The First National Bank of Hummelstown, shown in an c. 1890 photo, was established in 1868. The building of Italianate Victorian style is located at 203 West Main Street. This structure remains, in an altered condition.
Erected by The Dauphin County Library System in memory of Donald A. Reed, community benefactor.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1875.
Location. 40° 15.914′ N, 76° 42.46′ W. Marker is in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania, in Dauphin County. Marker can be reached from East Main Street east of South Hanover Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 East Main Street, Hummelstown PA 17036, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hummelstown (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Hummelstown (here, next to this marker); Then And Now (here, next to this marker); On The Square (here, next to this marker); The Fountain (here, next to this marker); The Arch (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotels of Hummelstown (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hummelstown Brownstone Company (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hummelstown.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 2, 2019
Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 2, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.