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Old 09-07-2013, 04:31 PM
 
Location: Kittanning
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Lebanon is the county seat of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. The city is dense, urban, and historic, located approximately 25 miles from two other historic Pennsylvania cities, Harrisburg and Reading. The population of Lebanon is about 25,000 people, not far off from its 1960 population peak of 30,000, and it's growing.

This was by far one of the most well-preserved American cities I have ever visited. The business district and Victorian era residential districts seemed wonderfully intact and most appeared to be well-maintained, as far as these old towns go. The contrast between some of the eastern and western PA cities is rather startling. Decay, abandonment, and urban prairie do not seem to be as commonplace, outside of western PA. Based on the negative things I had heard about the town, I was not prepared for the strikingly beautiful, well-kept, and friendly village I discovered.

The downtown was full of cute boutique businesses, from coffee shops and ice cream shops to clothing stores.









































































For more historic photo tours, visit my blog: Discovering Historic Pittsburgh
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Old 09-07-2013, 05:17 PM
 
Location: Pennsylvania
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Great pictures. What time did you take them - there is almost no foot traffic.
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Old 09-07-2013, 05:36 PM
 
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Great pictures! I agree that most areas look prosperous and well-preserved.
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Old 09-07-2013, 05:46 PM
 
Location: University City, Philadelphia
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I like Lebanon Bologna. I buy it at the Reading Terminal Market in Philly.

The town looks like it has a lot of charm and character. They are great photos ... gives one a feel of the place.
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Old 09-07-2013, 06:03 PM
 
Location: Kittanning
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Thanks, everyone!

The photos were taken around 7-8pm on a Friday. There were people out and about, but I take care not to photograph people, because they get suspicious of me being a spy or cop or something.

If you enjoyed this tour, check the Delaware board soon. I will be posting my Wilmington photo tour.
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Old 09-07-2013, 06:05 PM
 
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It sez I must "spread reputation" before I can give you another one.
Thanks again for taking time to post these great "tours".
I spent a lot of time in Lebanon about 12 years ago. I bought a recorder
and sheet music at Losers for my Sons music class !!!
Brings back memories. Thank you!
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Old 09-07-2013, 09:45 PM
 
Location: Montgomery County, PA
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Any connection with that other Lebanon?
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Old 09-08-2013, 03:52 PM
 
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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You did a great job. Lebanon is my hometown and you showed it in a very positive light. It is a historic and architecturally interesting small city and it deserves respect and preservation. The negatives you hear are comparisons by people who remember busy factories, a prosperous working/middle class, and when downtown was full of stores, movie theaters and happy shoppers. It really is a mere shadow of its former self in many ways. Hopefully, the good times will make a comeback at some point.
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Old 09-08-2013, 05:25 PM
 
Location: Kittanning
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You did a great job. Lebanon is my hometown and you showed it in a very positive light. It is a historic and architecturally interesting small city and it deserves respect and preservation. The negatives you hear are comparisons by people who remember busy factories, a prosperous working/middle class, and when downtown was full of stores, movie theaters and happy shoppers. It really is a mere shadow of its former self in many ways. Hopefully, the good times will make a comeback at some point.
Suburbanization killed the downtowns of almost all American cities, and outsourcing of labor has killed much of the middle class. Lebanon has held up better than most, from what I have seen of the typical American town.
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Old 09-10-2013, 08:51 AM
 
Location: Philly
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PP-did you happen to notice if there's still a train station? Lebanon is high on my list of places that should see restored train service
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