About Lancaster County, PA

Chestnut Hill is in the West end of the city. It has many tree lined streets and beautiful houses. This section has many of the characteristics of residential architecture found throughout Lancaster City. About half of the dwellings are two-story brick rowhouses with three-bay facades and gable roofs.

Chestnut Street, contains a rich and varied pattern of Victorian rowhouses, duplexes and detached dwellings. There are a number of prominent buildings, including the McComony Mansion, West Lawn, the David Rose Mansion, the William Wohlsen Mansion and the Elmer E. Steigerwalt House.

Fulton Elementary School This school is named after the inventor of the steamboat, Robert Fulton. The building currently known as Fulton Elementary School was constructed in 1917 as the Lancaster Boys' High School. It is a unique structure that remains very functional, even at the ripe old age of 89.

Some eateries here include:

• Chestnut Hill Cafe 532 West Chestnut St
• Checkers Bistro (300 West James Street)
• Dosie Dough (323 West Lemon Street)
• Huber's Westside Market (Mary and West Lemon Streets)
• Mandros Imported Foods (North Charlotte and West Lemon Streets)
• Pemberly Tea Shop (443 North Mulberry Street)
• Sugar Bowl Pizzaria (Nevin and West Lemon Streets)
• The Loft (Orange and Water Streets)

For more info visit www.Lancastercityliving.org

Here are homes available for sale in this part of the city, feel free to contact me to see any of these properties:

1		$139,900 530 LANCASTER AVENUE LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 141747	Lancaster	0	3	1	0.04	10/20/2008
2		$56,000 732 MARIETTA AVENUE LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 141697	Lancaster	766	2	2	0.02	10/20/2008
3		$62,900 26 CORAL STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 142499	Lancaster	900	2	1	0.03	11/11/2008
4		$154,500 233 N CONCORD STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 139677	Lancaster	958	2	2	0.05	08/27/2008
5		$137,500 138 N PINE STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 141996	Lancaster	975	2	1	0.04	10/27/2008
6		$99,900 439 W FREDERICK STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 138297	Lancaster	1,048	2	1	0.02	08/04/2008
7		$95,900 728 N PINE STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 137385	Lancaster	1,160	3	1	0.04	07/10/2008
8		$124,900 444 NEVIN STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 134945	Lancaster	1,508	3	1	0.04	05/22/2008
9		$129,900 512 W LEMON STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 132947	Lancaster	1,508	3	2	0.06	04/10/2008
10		$83,900 21 N MARY STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 138722	Lancaster	1,554	3	1	0.03	08/14/2008
11	New Listing	$41,900 405 W KING STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 142772	Lancaster	1,600	6	1	0.05	11/12/2008
12		$137,900 438 N MARY STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 131395	Lancaster	1,652	4	2	0.03	03/07/2008
13		$139,500 509 W LEMON STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 138163	Lancaster	1,704	4	2	0.04	08/01/2008
14		$84,900 23 CORAL STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 140287	Lancaster	1,760	4	1	0.04	09/18/2008
15		$149,900 536 LANCASTER AVENUE LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 141461	Lancaster	1,764	4	2	0.04	10/14/2008
16		$324,900 311 N CHARLOTTE STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 137027	Lancaster	1,788	2	2	0	07/08/2008
17		$139,950 766 MARIETTA AVENUE LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 141312	Lancaster	1,820	4	1	0.04	10/09/2008
18		$149,900 562 W LEMON STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 142576	Lancaster	1,872	5	2	0.04	11/13/2008
19		$299,900 220 N CONCORD STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 138579	Lancaster	1,950	3	3	0.06	08/09/2008
20		$214,900 754 MARIETTA AVENUE LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 141357	Lancaster	2,085	4	2	0.09	10/10/2008
21		$169,900 552 W ORANGE STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 140584	Lancaster	2,120	4	2	0.05	09/24/2008
22		$194,900 439 W ORANGE STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 140728	Lancaster	2,184	5	2	0.16	09/27/2008
23		$239,000 526 W CHESTNUT STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 132320	Lancaster	2,225	5	2	0.04	03/28/2008
24		$324,900 235 LANCASTER AVENUE LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 137814	Lancaster	2,400	4	4	0.06	07/24/2008
25		$164,900 419 N CHARLOTTE STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 134931	Lancaster	2,405	6	2	0.07	05/21/2008
26		$237,900 236 N CHARLOTTE STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 136334	Lancaster	2,630	3	3	0.06	06/20/2008
27		$189,000 234 N CHARLOTTE STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 140313	Lancaster	3,034	4	2	0.05	09/18/2008
28		$365,000 620 MARIETTA AVENUE LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 137997	Lancaster	3,135	7	3	0.05	07/29/2008
29		$145,000 431 W ORANGE STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 140195	Lancaster	3,180	6	2.5	0.08	09/06/2008
30		$399,000 666 W CHESTNUT STREET LANCASTER, PA 17603 Active / 141220	Lancaster	3,800	6	3	0.13	10/07/2008

We've just done something that Wall Street hasn't for awhile... cracking the 10,000 mark.

I just wanted to thank everyone for the help, the great ideas, the encouragement and the great information. I've learned a great deal by looking around at the different blogs. I've really enjoyed using this site to spread the Good News of what Jesus has done for us in our life and I look forward to sharing more in the coming years.

One thing about the financial climate we are in currently, we've just sent an issue to print that was down to 64 pages for the first time in over 6 years. We peaked at 104 pages and averaged around 88-92 pages for the last few years. Others may think it's a bad thing but I look at it a bit differently. First, when we bought this Homes and Land Magazine, it was 28 pages. Secondly, when an expert from corporate came to town to evaluate our local market they told us that 60-64 pages would be the ceiling. We thought at the time of publishing 32-36 pages that 60 would be a great success. And it was. Third and finally, we very much appreciated the boom time and made the most of it and now it just appears that we are languishing... at the level just 10 years ago seemed a great success.

My point is: We are very grateful and appreciative to God for allowing us this opportunity to serve people in the great real estate industry and if we just wrap our minds around the current situation... it's just returning to a normalcy that we've forgotten about. We pray for all who have been called to this business that you will not only survive this market, but thrive in it.

Here's my rant for the day... What are going to do with Jesus today?

232 Parklawn Ct, Lancaster

2 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms offered at $153,500

Looking for the perfect starter home?This 2 BR & 2 Bath home awaits you! Well maintained townhome in convenient location. Private backyard bordered by trees. Neutral colors throughout home. Nice sunny kitchen with dining area. New heat pump in 2004. Private balcony off BR.

This home offered at Coldwell Banker Select Professionals, co-operating broker.

brian@cbselectpros.com 717=951-5552

931 Millwood Dr, Willow Street

3 bedroom 2 bathrooms offered at $299,400

Fantastic one story with very open Floor Plan. Relaxation awaits in a wonderful 15x18 Sunroom. Great Location, Great home for entertaining. Additional 2,000 + Sq. Ft. unfinished and plenty of room in this oversized 28x31 foot garage.Well cared for inside and out!Dont miss this one

This home offered as a courtesy of Coldwell Banker Select Professional, co-operating broker.

brian@cbselectpros.com 717-951-5552

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Here are a few things going on this weekend in Lancaster:

Dutch Winter Wonderland 11/21 - 12/30 Fridays, 5-9 PM; Saturdays and Sundays, 4-9 PMCelebrate the holidays at Dutch Winter Wonderland! Rides, games, food and special entertainment. New in 2008 - the Dutch Winter Wonderland Royal Light Show! The Royal Light Show features thousands of twinkling lights dancing to your favorite holiday tunes.
Visit our Dutch Winter Wonderland page for more details!

The Rise and Fall By COBALT 11/21 - 11/23Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. Sunday at 2:30 p.m. COBALT (Contemporary Ballet of PA) is in its third year of performing and is looking to expand it's performances in the coming years. This performance of The Rise and Fall is a reflection on the origin of dance and the sleigh ride of life. Original modern and neoclassical dance works Tickets required. Stahr Performing Arts Center, 438 N. Queen Street, Lancaster 717-396-7764

Music Fridays! 11/21 musicFRIDAYS, celebrated the third Friday of each month, offers performances throughout the 200 & 300 Blocks of North Queen Street on sidewalks and inside stores. From belly dancing, a jazz quintet, solo acoustic, rock and Americana groups to more than 30 shops and restaurants, where anything from antiques and groovy home décor to custom-made jewelry and accessories to pet grooming and a happy hello can be found on Lancaster's coolest blocks. Most shops are open until 9 p.m. 200 & 300 blocks of N. Queen Street, Lancaster

In the Spirit - 11/21 - 11/22 8 p.m. The Fulton Cabaret Series Presents Marieann Meringolo's "In The Spirit." Don't miss holiday favorites such as "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing,", "Mary, Did You Know?", "Baby, It's Cold Outside,", "My Simple Christmas Wish", "Silent Night", "Just in Time for Christmas" and "The Perfect Gift ('I'm Giving Love This Christmas". Cash Bar available. For tickets call 717-397-7425 12 N. Prince St., 4th Floor Studio www.thefulton.org