Hamilton Park is one of Lancaster County's most appealing neighborhoods for people who want a blend of suburban and city. Just west of Lancaster city, Hamilton Park lies to the south of Columbia Avenue (Rt. 462) and north of Manor Avenue (Rt. 999).
Map of Hamilton Park
There are currently 11 homes listed for sale in Hamilton Park. Real estate activity in Hamilton Park has been steady throughout 2008. Email me or visit My Lancaster PA Home for a detailed Hamilton Park neighborhood report.
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My name is Dean Rock. I earn my living as a realtor in Lancaster PA, but this is not a sales-oriented website. This project stems from my long-standing interest in writing, photography and historic Lancaster homes. I value the Lancaster Life because it connects me to people all over Lancaster County who share my interests and concerns. Please contribute your thoughts and photos.
Hamilton Park is a popular neighborhood west of Lancaster City. Surprisingly, many city and Lancaster County residents aren't familiar with this beautiful neighborhood. Hamilton Park is a place that has a strong neighborhood feel. Many residents have lived in the same house for decades. Streets are quiet, with children riding bikes and people relaxing on porches.
The neighborhood was originally housing built for workers at the Hamilton Watch company. The Hamilton Watch company was founded in 1892. At the time, railroads had a need for extremely accurate and reliable watches. Hamilton made their watches to this high standard, and continued to be one of America's top brands until 1969 when it was bought by a Swiss company.
The old watch factory tower is one of the most recognizable properties in Lancaster County. On the western edge of Lancaster city, Hamilton Watch Company tower is now a condominium. The transformation from a factory to residential real estate is a success story of historic preservation in Lancaster.
The Clock Towers condominiums
at the old Hamilton Watch Company
Homes in Hamilton Park come in a range of styles and sizes. The streets are filled with mature trees and landscaping. There are one and two story bungalows, bi-levels, and larger Victorian houses.
Lancaster County real estate is rich in options. If you're shopping for a new home, take some time to get to know Hamilton Park.
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My name is Dean Rock. I earn my living as a realtor in Lancaster PA, but this is not a sales-oriented website. This project stems from my long-standing interest in writing, photography and historic Lancaster homes. I value the Lancaster Life because it connects me to people all over Lancaster County who share my interests and concerns. Please contribute your thoughts and photos.
Last weekend my wife and I went hiking along Pequea Creek. From what I can tell, not many people know about the small, beautiful campground located just of Route 324 in Conestoga Township.
The campground is a natural beauty, with the Pequea Creek running through a grassy flood plane. The trees in the area are some of the tallest in Lancaster County. If you are driving or walking on 324 just past the campground, have a look at the trees on the north side of the road (your right if you're heading toward the river).
There is a short hiking trail that starts in the campground. It's also possible to hike down to the Susquehanna River. If you prefer, you can drive to the river and park in the boat launch near the Pequea Boating Club.
Covered Bridge over Pequea Creek
On the way home, we passed this motorhome trying to cross this covered bridge. We didn't stick around to find out what happened. They were sitting in the road, blowing the horn the last we saw.
Visiting the campground creates an impression of the natural beauty of Lancaster and the variety of Lancaster County homes. Unless you need to live in a huge metropolis, Lancaster County real estate has something for everyone.
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Dean Rock is a full-service real estate professional at Coldwell Banker in Lancaster. Dean's professional and volunteer interests relate to the long term health of Lancaster County's economy and society. Dean's areas of interest include historic homes, land preservation, low-income home ownership, education and youth social work. Click here to learn more about Lancaster PA real estate.
You may not know it, but Lancaster has an organization dedicated to the appreciation and preservation of historic buildings -- the Lancaster Historic Preservation Trust. The trust organizes events and publishes a newspaper called the Lancaster Heritage Outlook. If you want to research historic properties in Lancaster, you can visit their library and archives (M-F, 9:00-3:30) at 123 N. Prince St. If you're interested in historic preservation in Lancaster, you should check out the trust.
To learn more, visit Lancaster Historic Preservation Trust.
Dean Rock is a full-service real estate professional at Coldwell Banker in Lancaster. Dean's professional and volunteer activities are focused on long term health of Lancaster County's economy and society. Dean's areas of interest include historic homes, land preservation, low-income home ownership, education and youth social work. Click here to learn more about Lancaster PA real estate.
I do a lot of work in Lancaster city and with historic homes anywhere in the County. Clients who sell their homes with me benefit from my experience as a corporate marketing executive.
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