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Category: PA at Risk

Puffy clouds float over a mountain ride in the distance. Nestled on the valley floor is a farmstead with open fields dotted with trees.

Idyllic Farm Community, Once Thought “Saved,” Under Threat Again

Historic Dutch Corner is once again under threat. The Competitive Power Ventures’ (CPV) Kettle Wind Project proposes to build wind turbines on the ridge of Evitt’s Mountain. Construction and operation of these turbines would permanently impact the landscape, one of Bedford County’s most significant economic assets.

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The same building, restored with a fresh-coat of white paint.

McClintock-Steele-Waitz House

The McClintock-Steele-Waitz House tells the story of rascal Coal Oil Johnny and the worldwide impact of Pennsylvania’s oil region.

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Two vintage motor court cabins, with metal red and white striped awnings, wait to greet new guests.

Places we love: Lincoln Motor Court

This is a love letter – and an alert. The Lincoln Motor Court (Mann’s Choice, Bedford County) is for sale – the last of its kind along the fabled Lincoln Highway.

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PA AT RISK: Camp Archbald, SAVED

On July 29th, 2020 Supporters of Camp Archbald (Susquehanna County) rejoiced when Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA (GSHPA) announced that Camp Archbald reached its benchmarks and would no longer be sold or drilled for oil.

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Abolition Hall Developer Withdraws!

Developer K. Hovnanian no longer has the historic Corson/Hovenden homestead in Plymouth Meeting (Montgomery County) under agreement of sale and has ended that agreement. The site includes Abolition Hall, built by George Corson to encourage conversation and understanding about anti-slavery efforts. The Corsons hosted Frederick Douglass, Letitia Mott and others in their efforts to gain support for the cause.

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York County’s Hanover Theater, once “At Risk,” now slated for redevelopment

The Hanover Theater (originally State Theater) at 37-41 Frederick Street in downtown Hanover will be sold to a redevelopment group. The historic theater was named to Preservation Pennsylvania’s list of threatened and endangered historic properties in 2011.

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2020 Pennsylvania At Risk

The 2020 sites range from a National Historic Landmark in Philadelphia to an ancient farmhouse in York County. Find out how you can join us in saving these special places.

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Carlisle Indian School Farmhouse Coalition

A simple farmhouse at the former Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle (Cumberland County) has the potential to become an interpretive site and place of healing.

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2019 Pennsylvania At Risk

A farmhouse. A mill. A mansion. A mid-century masterpiece. And a landscape that once challenged girls to muster confidence and courage. While each of the places on this year’s At Risk has seemingly outlasted the era in which it was relevant, why should its time be up?

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2018 Pennsylvania At Risk

Nominated by the public, four sites have been added to the Pennsylvania At Risk list in 2018.

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