I'm still in the process of trying to organize our new place. It is a lot bigger than my apartment in Atlanta, which is nice, but then again there is so much empty space that needs to be filled. I'm trying to not go crazy buying lots of new things. Two new things that Sven and I did purchase were a desk for the office and an area rug for the living room. We're still hoping to buy some other furniture for the office, but I think we're going to have to wait just a little while.
Since I don't have any good pictures to post I figured I would leave you with some interesting facts about my new home, Lancaster, PA:
1. According to the most recent US census Lancaster is home to almost half a million people, making it the most populated county in PA outside of Philly and Pittsburgh.
2. Lancaster, PA is the oldest inland city on America. It borrows its name and the "Red Rose" symbol from Lancaster, England.
3.Hershey's Chocolate was founded in Lancaster in 1894.
4. James Buchanan lived in Lancaster and has the distinction of being the only Pennsylvanian to serve as US President. Because he never married, Buchanan was known as the "Bachelor President." Today, history buffs may visit his estate, Wheatland, located just a few miles from downtown Lancaster.
5. One local historic landmark is the 1852 Fulton Opera House, said to be the oldest continuously operating theater in the country. The Fulton is located on Prince Street, one block west of the square.
6. The Central Market is the oldest publicly owned market in the nation, built in 1889. Market days are Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, and people arrive early for best selections. (I think Sven and I are going to go this Saturday, it is only a few blocks away from where we live!)
Gee Lancaster is more interesting then just the Amish. I can't wait to come and check it all out.
ReplyDeleteLove ya,
your mom xoxo