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April 12, 1897
San Antonio Daily Light
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
What is this article about?
A Philadelphia syndicate purchases nearly the entire village of Safe Harbor, Pennsylvania, including 159 acres with 150 buildings, for $100,000 to revive its post-Civil War industries after years of decline.
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BOUGHT A WHOLE VILLAGE
Philadelphia Syndicate to Revive Safe Harbor Industries.
A real estate sale, including almost the entire village of Safe Harbor, at the junction of the Conestoga creek and Susquehanna river, has just been consummated. During the war large rolling mills and iron works made the place one of the most prosperous in the Lancaster section of Pennsylvania, but at the close of the rebellion it began to decline, and during late years has been dead and to a large extent a deserted place. Hundreds of houses stood idle and many fell to pieces for want of attention.
The present sale was made by Adolph Segal, of the Safe Harbor Match company, to E. Kern and other capitalists of Philadelphia, and includes 159 acres of land, on which are 150 dwellings, stores, warehouses, shops, etc. A big water front is also included. The price paid was $100,000. The new purchasers propose to erect a number of factories and mills on the site.
Philadelphia Syndicate to Revive Safe Harbor Industries.
A real estate sale, including almost the entire village of Safe Harbor, at the junction of the Conestoga creek and Susquehanna river, has just been consummated. During the war large rolling mills and iron works made the place one of the most prosperous in the Lancaster section of Pennsylvania, but at the close of the rebellion it began to decline, and during late years has been dead and to a large extent a deserted place. Hundreds of houses stood idle and many fell to pieces for want of attention.
The present sale was made by Adolph Segal, of the Safe Harbor Match company, to E. Kern and other capitalists of Philadelphia, and includes 159 acres of land, on which are 150 dwellings, stores, warehouses, shops, etc. A big water front is also included. The price paid was $100,000. The new purchasers propose to erect a number of factories and mills on the site.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Real Estate Sale
Industrial Revival
Safe Harbor
Pennsylvania
Post Civil War
Philadelphia Syndicate
What entities or persons were involved?
Adolph Segal
E. Kern
Where did it happen?
Safe Harbor, At The Junction Of The Conestoga Creek And Susquehanna River, Lancaster Section Of Pennsylvania
Story Details
Key Persons
Adolph Segal
E. Kern
Location
Safe Harbor, At The Junction Of The Conestoga Creek And Susquehanna River, Lancaster Section Of Pennsylvania
Story Details
Philadelphia capitalists buy the declining village of Safe Harbor from Adolph Segal for $100,000, planning to build factories and mills to revive its industries after post-war decline.