Williamsport in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Peter Herdic

(1824-1888)

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 5, 2011

1. Peter Herdic Marker

Inscription. Owner, lumber mills, and president, Susquehanna Boom. A key player in making this city the “lumber capital of the world.” He invented the “herdic,” a rear-entry carriage, and erected many buildings here on Millionaire's Row. His 1854 home is No. 407.

Erected 1996 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 41° 14.4′ N, 77° 0.54′ W. Marker is in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, in Lycoming County. Marker is on West Fourth Street (State Road 2014) 0.1 miles east of Center Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 407 West Fourth Street, Williamsport PA 17701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dr. Randall F. Hipple Williamsport Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Hal Spooner (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ray Keyes (about 600 feet away); Blaise Alexander, Jr. (about 700 feet away); Dr. Creighton Hale (about 700 feet away); William 'Bill' Pickelner

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(about 700 feet away); Bill Byham (about 700 feet away); Ken Sawyer (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Williamsport.

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1. Welcome to Historic Williamsport: Peter Herdic: Industrialist, Entrepreneur, Innovator. If you wrapped Donald Trump, John D. Rockefeller, H.L. Hunt and Benjamin Franklin all into one man, you’d have Peter Herdic. He looms over Williamsport’s “Lumber Boom Era” like a colossus. Herdic arguably has left a greater imprint on the posterity of Williamsport and Lycoming County than any other man. (Submitted on June 19, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)

2. Welcome to Historic Williamsport: The Herdic Cab: A variation on a transportation theme. When most people think of Peter Herdic they think of an industrialist, a wheeler-dealer and entrepreneur who had much with the development of Williamsport as a major economic center. Most people don't think of him as a transportation innovator. (Submitted on June 19, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)

Wide view of the Peter Herdic Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 5, 2011

2. Wide view of the Peter Herdic Marker

On West Third Avenue looking down Williamsport's Millionaire's Row.

3. Peter Herdic - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Peter Herdic House (1854) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 24, 2011

3. Peter Herdic House (1854)

The restored Italian Villa now houses one of Williamsport's top restaurants.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 553 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2011, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.