Blueprints and Architectural Drawings: W. A. Heinitsh, Lancaster Chocolate Specialty Co., B. F. Barr, Mr. Gust A. Skyllas, Mr. D. A. Skyllas, Graybill Elec. Co. Inc., Mr. Glenn M. Gehman, Dewalt Products Corp., Fred F. Groff Inc Funeral Home
Repository: LancasterHistory.org (Lancaster, Pa.)
Shelving Location: Archives West 2, Flat Files
Description: This collection contains blueprints and architectural drawings for buildings in Lancaster City and throughout the county. Many different structures are represented, such as schools, churches, offices, a restaurant, apartments and condominiums. Most plans are for new buildings, while others are for renovations or additions.
Creators: The blueprints and drawings were created by the architects listed at the item level. There were collected by: Lancaster Historic Preservation Trust (Pa.); Lancaster County Historical Society (Pa.) and LancasterHistory.org (Lancaster, Pa.).
Conditions for Access: Patrons must make an appointment with the Director of Archival Services at least two weeks prior to visit.
Conditions Governing Reproductions: Collection may not be photocopied. Please contact Research Staff or Archives Staff with questions.
Language: English
Source of Acquisition: Many of the blueprints and architectural drawings in this collection were transferred from the Historic Preservation Trust. Source of some plans is noted at the item level.
Note: Some folders contain more than one set of plans, so the folder number may appear more than once in the finding aid.
Administrative Note: Finding aid for Folders 60-69 by JP, Summer 2013.
Folder 60 W.A. Heinitsh. 27 S. Queen St., Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. No Date.
Show Window. Scale: 1/4” = 1 Foot. Plan, Front Elevation, Section AA, Section BB, Section CC, F.S. Detail of Plaster Mould. File No. 298. No Date.
Folder 61 Lancaster Chocolate Specialty Co. Cor. N. Queen St., Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 26 May 1924.
Alterations to Building. Scale Varies. Detail Thru Show Window, F.S. Detail of Pediment, Exterior Elevation Entrance Door, Interior Elevation Towards King St., Elevation on King St., Elevation on Prince St., Interior Elevation, F.S. Cornice Exterior, F.S. Pilaster Base. File No. 350. 26 June 1924.
Folder 62 B.F. Barr. Columbia Ave., Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. No Date.
Flower Shop. Scale: 1/4” = 1 Foot. 1st Floor Plan, Front Elevation, Right Side Elevation, Rear Elevation, Alterations to office Bldg. No Date.
Folder 63 Mr. Gust A. Skyllas. North Queen St., Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. No Date.
New Front. Scale: 3/4” = 1 Foot. Front Elevation Plan. File No. 346. No Date.
Folder 64 Mr. D.A. Skyllas. South Arch St., Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 6 July 1925.
Six Houses. Scale: 1/4” = 1 Foot. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan, Front Elevation, Rear Elevation, Right Side Elevation, Plot, Left Side Elevation, Front Elevation, Fire Place in Houses 1 & 6, Fire Place in Houses 3 & 5, Elevation at Newel, Section AA, Stairway. File No. 384. Section No. 1-7. 6 July 1925.
Folder 65 Graybill Elec. Co. Inc. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 1 January 1946.
Plans Showing Space Arrangement. Scale: 1/8” = 1 Foot. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan. Project No. 4513. Drawing No. 1. 1 January 1946.
Folder 66 Mr. Glenn M. Gehman. Terre Hill, Lancaster, Pa. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 15 August 1946.
Foundry Building. Scale Varies. Floor Plan, Left Side Elevation, Front Elevation, Rear Elevation, Section AA, Section BB. Project No. 4642. Drawing No. 1. 15 August 1946.
Folder 67 Dewalt Products Corp. Fountain Ave Manheim Township, Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 5 June 1929-10 February 1930.
Interior Details for the Offices of Mr. Gardner and Mr. Rutt. Scale: 3/8” = 1 Foot. Fireplace Mr. Rutt’s Office, Sidewall Mr. Gardner’s Office, Fire Place Mr. Gardner’s Office Wall Opposite Fire Place Mr. Gardner’s Office, Floor Plan, F.S. Office Place Shelf, F.S. of Mldg. About Stone Facing, Sidewall Mr. Gardner’s office, Fire Place Mr. Rutt’s Office, Sidewall Mr. Gardner’s Office, Fire Place Mr. Gardner’s Office, Wall Opposite Mr. Gardner’s Office, F.S. of Moulded Top on Granite Fire Place, Floor Plan, F.S. of Panel RIb., F.S. of Fire Place Shelf, F.S. of Trim Around Stone, F.S. of Cornice Mldg, Sidewall of Mr. Gardner’s Office. File No. 505. Sheet No. 2. 10 February 1930.
Alterations to Factory. Scale Varies. New Sash & Frame, Detail of Entrance Door & Frame, Right Side Elevation, First Floor Plan, Detail of Brick Cornice on Main Entrance Doorway. File No. 505. Sheet No. 1. 10 February 1930.
Heating Plans. Scale: 1/8” = 1 Foot. Basement Plan, First Floor Plan, Second Floor Plan. File No. 4367. 5 June 1929.
Folder 68 Dewalt Products Corp. Harrisburg Pike & 7 Dillerville Road, Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 4 June 1929.
Office and Factory Building. Scale Varies. Elevation Figures in Circles and Broken Contour Lines, Basement Foundation Plan, First Floor Plan, Second Floor and Roof Plan, Right Side Elevation, Left Side Elevation, Front Elevation, Rear Elevation. File No. 485. Sheet No. 1-5. 4 June 1929.
Folder 69 Fred F. Groff Inc. Funeral Home. 234 W. Orange St., Lancaster, PA. Henry Y. Shaub. Registered Architect. 15 April 1952.
Addition and Alterations. Scale Varies. First Floor Plan, Basement Plan, Second Floor Plan, Third Floor Plan, Front Elevation, Tower Elevation, Right Side Elevation, Left Side Elevation, Details Parking Entrance Wall, Typical D.H. Window, Typical Alum D.H. Wind Det’s., Front Entrance Details, Side Entrance Details, Parking Area, Bumper Rail Det., Basement Plan. Project No. 5102. 15 April 1952.