Stevens & Smith Historical Site

Friday, February 06, 2009

Construction Update One

<p>The Kleiss Tavern, as viewed from E. Vine Street: The re-framing of the roof can be seen through the upper level windows. Some of the original beams, marked by notches and Roman numerals, have been removed and saved for re-use. </p> <p>The main entry to the Stevens & Smith Historic Site will be next to the Convention Center’s main entrance on E. Vine Street. The walls of Kleiss are being braced for the roof replacement and preparation for a new façade.  </p> <p>At the corner of S. Queen Street and East Vine Street, work can be seen on the Stevens and Kleiss buildings. Somehow the Marriott Tower and Convention Center Exhibit Hall roof don’t overshadow us at all. (Photograph by John Iseminger) </p>
Engaging the future takes on a whole new meaning as construction proceeds in the historic buildings at the corner of S. Queen Street and E. Vine Street in Lancaster City. Phase I plans are moving forward to complete the historic facades to coincide with the opening of the Convention Center later this spring. Those historic buildings – Thaddeus Stevens' home and law office, the Kleiss Tavern and Lydia Hamilton Smith's boarding homes - are all now fully under construction.

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Closer to Equality — Capital Campaign

We have successfully completed Phase I of our campaign to restore historic buildings once containing the home, law office and businesses belonging to Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith and to create rough museum space to house the main interpretive and educational complex. We are now embarking on Phase II of that effort which will complete the interiors and create exhibits and programming to honor the lasting legacy of these two American heroes and inspire people to carry on their work. Please join us by giving a gift. View the Friends of the Closer to Equality Capital Campaign.

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