Discover the rich history of Lititz, PA! Take a tour of our 1792 Johannes Mueller House, book a walking tour of Main Street, and visit the Lititz Museum.
Shown here is an early postcard looking south showing the intersection of South Broad and Orange streets. During the time this photo was taken, the trolley system was still in full swing as seen by the tracks.
This photo shows a portion of our 1792 Mueller House. When this photo was taken, the store at right was a millinery shop run by Mrs. Horace Shelly. Mrs. Emma Spangler her sons Paul (left) and John (right) are shown in front of the log portion of their home.
An early 1900’s photograph of Cameron Weitzel and his horse, taking a break along the beautiful area known as Keller’s Mountain located between Lititz and Rothsville.
During the early 1900s, the Lititz Roller Mills located in Warwick Township was a popular business, and sold flour and grist to customers all over Lancaster County.
Established in January of 1898, at the peak of its production, the Keystone Underwear Mills of Lititz produced approximately 109 dozen pairs of men's underwear daily. The operation was officially incorporated in 1905; and by July of 1918, a new dye house was constructed.
Did you know....During World War 2, an Honor Roll was constructed in front of the Lititz Post Office, which listed the names of all of the Lititz residents who were fighting for our country overseas.
During the 1940s, Lititz's Hawaiian Sweetheart Revue performed live on stage and across radio airwaves all over Central Pennsylvania. Managed by Verna Kreider, the group consisted of Dolly Dimples, Chubby Keiser, Bob Harding and Carl Dissinger.
Shown here is a photograph of Ed Stroble in the Grosh Barber Shop. The business was once located along Broad Street, next to the Park View Hotel. This photo circa 1930.
In 1920, the Lititz Firemen’s Parade marched their way downtown. Shown here is part of that event, as members passed the 320 block of East Main Street.
On April 30th 1895, transportation changed for the residents of Lititz forever. For this was the day that the very first trolley on the Lancaster-Lititz “electric railroad” was put into operation. Seen here is a car traveling the Kissel Hill section, which is just south ofLititz.
Our next outdoor concert takes place Sunday, July 12th. Save the date for The BridgeTones and get ready for an energetic evening! https://t.co/aW1O5hKekM
MIRACLE ON BROAD STREET--On Monday December 22, 1913, a Winton automobile carrying Harry and Martin Eby was struck by a morning Reading and Columbia passenger train along North Broad Street in downtown Lititz. Despite a few minor bruises, both passengers survived.