2010 Pictorial Review
B. Frank Hiestand
House B&B
722 East Market Street
This High Queen Anne Style Victorian house was designed by locally renowned architect C. Emlen Urban of Lancaster and is listed on both the National Register and Lancaster County Register of Historic Places. It was built by Benjamin F. Hiestand (1828-1919) founder of B. F. Hiestand Lumber Company and patriarch of one of the Borough’s most affluent families of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In 1885, Mr. Hiestand purchased several vacant lots and surrounding farm land at this eastern end of Marietta and, in the year following, extended the layout of the Borough with his own development named “Hiestand’s Addition”. In 1887, two parcels were set aside for the construction of this elegant home. The newly completed residence and parcels were sold in 1888 to Mr. Hiestand’s son, B. Frank Hiestand (1861-1936), for $5,000. In 1924, the second Hiestand retained the services of architect Urban a second time to construct a spacious addition to the eastern end of the home. The home remained in possession of descendants of the Hiestand-Vanderslice family until 1990, and since 2000, it has been hosting guests as a Bed & Breakfast Inn operated by Dallas and Pam Fritz.
The property includes three parlors, eight bedrooms, two sun porches, a central staircase, a veranda laid with imported Spanish tile, and a trunk elevator. The dining room features five-foot high mahogany wainscoting, a coffered ceiling, a crystal and brass chandelier, stained glass windows, and a mahogany arch that leads to a slate patio via French doors. A guest cottage was added in 2008. Holiday decorations include multiple Christmas trees, each decorated with a different theme. The dining room table will be set with Limoges china and family heirlooms. Nutcrackers and Santa theorem paintings will also be a part of the holiday decorations.
House B&B
722 East Market Street
This High Queen Anne Style Victorian house was designed by locally renowned architect C. Emlen Urban of Lancaster and is listed on both the National Register and Lancaster County Register of Historic Places. It was built by Benjamin F. Hiestand (1828-1919) founder of B. F. Hiestand Lumber Company and patriarch of one of the Borough’s most affluent families of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. In 1885, Mr. Hiestand purchased several vacant lots and surrounding farm land at this eastern end of Marietta and, in the year following, extended the layout of the Borough with his own development named “Hiestand’s Addition”. In 1887, two parcels were set aside for the construction of this elegant home. The newly completed residence and parcels were sold in 1888 to Mr. Hiestand’s son, B. Frank Hiestand (1861-1936), for $5,000. In 1924, the second Hiestand retained the services of architect Urban a second time to construct a spacious addition to the eastern end of the home. The home remained in possession of descendants of the Hiestand-Vanderslice family until 1990, and since 2000, it has been hosting guests as a Bed & Breakfast Inn operated by Dallas and Pam Fritz.
The property includes three parlors, eight bedrooms, two sun porches, a central staircase, a veranda laid with imported Spanish tile, and a trunk elevator. The dining room features five-foot high mahogany wainscoting, a coffered ceiling, a crystal and brass chandelier, stained glass windows, and a mahogany arch that leads to a slate patio via French doors. A guest cottage was added in 2008. Holiday decorations include multiple Christmas trees, each decorated with a different theme. The dining room table will be set with Limoges china and family heirlooms. Nutcrackers and Santa theorem paintings will also be a part of the holiday decorations.
Killian’s Rental Property
362 East Market Street
Matilda Killian (1870-1938) and her husband, Joseph Killian (1865-1933), built this large home and the house next door as rental properties in 1916. Both homes are classic examples the early twentieth century architectural style know as American Foursquare with an added feature of a 2-story bay windows. The all-brick house, with a broad front porch, and a trio of bay windows on each story, epitomized gracious living at the turn of the nineteenth century. Restored hardwood floors throughout this home complement some of the original moldings. The home will be decorated with a country theme featuring fresh greenery and festive trees. Often a winner of the outdoor decorating contest, this first time tour home is sure to please your decorating palate.
362 East Market Street
Matilda Killian (1870-1938) and her husband, Joseph Killian (1865-1933), built this large home and the house next door as rental properties in 1916. Both homes are classic examples the early twentieth century architectural style know as American Foursquare with an added feature of a 2-story bay windows. The all-brick house, with a broad front porch, and a trio of bay windows on each story, epitomized gracious living at the turn of the nineteenth century. Restored hardwood floors throughout this home complement some of the original moldings. The home will be decorated with a country theme featuring fresh greenery and festive trees. Often a winner of the outdoor decorating contest, this first time tour home is sure to please your decorating palate.
Rectory of Saint John's
Episcopal Church
209 East Market Street
Christian Stibgen (1820-1899) and his wife, Martha Franck (1822-1901) built this red-brick, federal-style home in 1873, and the Stibgen’s son, George F. Stibgen (1850-1937), occupied the house as a family dwelling. In 1882, the property was sold to the Saint John’s Episcopal Church congregation, and for the next 120 year, the house served as the parish’s rectory. The brass rectory plaque is still in place, and many long-time parishioners fondly remember attending Sunday school in the main parlor. Amanda and Marcus purchased the home in 2002 and have taken great care refurbishing the house as a private dwelling.
There is an original oval stained glass window on the stairway landing, and the summer kitchen features a walk-in fireplace with a German Soul window. The new cork floors in the kitchen symbolize Armstrong’s presence in the community as one of the original manufacturers of cork flooring. The house will be decorated with memorabilia from the Snows’ many military assignments, including several interesting pieces from Algeria and the Middle East, highlighted by German Christmas ornaments.
Episcopal Church
209 East Market Street
Christian Stibgen (1820-1899) and his wife, Martha Franck (1822-1901) built this red-brick, federal-style home in 1873, and the Stibgen’s son, George F. Stibgen (1850-1937), occupied the house as a family dwelling. In 1882, the property was sold to the Saint John’s Episcopal Church congregation, and for the next 120 year, the house served as the parish’s rectory. The brass rectory plaque is still in place, and many long-time parishioners fondly remember attending Sunday school in the main parlor. Amanda and Marcus purchased the home in 2002 and have taken great care refurbishing the house as a private dwelling.
There is an original oval stained glass window on the stairway landing, and the summer kitchen features a walk-in fireplace with a German Soul window. The new cork floors in the kitchen symbolize Armstrong’s presence in the community as one of the original manufacturers of cork flooring. The house will be decorated with memorabilia from the Snows’ many military assignments, including several interesting pieces from Algeria and the Middle East, highlighted by German Christmas ornaments.
Abraham Zublin House
134 East Market Street
In the autumn of 1803, David Cooke laid out lots for a town that he named “New Haven.” This row of brick federal townhouses was built on Lot #69. The dates of construction remain uncertain, but the earliest tax assessment for the Borough made in 1814 show that these brick homes were already present. Abraham Zublin (1788-1835) is the first owner of record. He removed from Bucks County to Marietta in 1811 and lived next door. Tax records show Abram was a “Joiner” (i.e. carpenter) by trade. The first documented resident is John H. Goodman (1788-1867), and tax records show John also worked as a “Joiner”. Goodman and his family lived here between 1820 and 1827. In 1838, Henry Longenecker (1805-1881) purchased the house, and the Longenecker family resided here for the next eight decades. Henry worked as a cooper as did several of his sons. In his will, Henry bequeathed the property to his widow, Susanna C. Longenecker (1815-1897), for her lifetime and then to their son, Levi M. Longenecker (1837-1921), for his lifetime. In 1863, 25-year-old Levi suffered traumatic head injuries when he was kicked in the face by a horse. He survived the accident but was left severely disfigured in appearance for the rest of his life. In 1925, the house was sold from the Longenecker estate to Charles Penrose Hipple (1859-1928), whose family owned the property until 1963. George and Joane purchased this property in 1968. With its paneled entryway, high ceilings, elaborate fireplace, original wainscoting in the kitchen, and open stairway, the home is truly a reflection of early Marietta. The Ott’s home will be dressed for the holidays in a Williamsburg theme. They will also display their collections of Ned Foltz pottery and Byers Choice Carolers.
134 East Market Street
In the autumn of 1803, David Cooke laid out lots for a town that he named “New Haven.” This row of brick federal townhouses was built on Lot #69. The dates of construction remain uncertain, but the earliest tax assessment for the Borough made in 1814 show that these brick homes were already present. Abraham Zublin (1788-1835) is the first owner of record. He removed from Bucks County to Marietta in 1811 and lived next door. Tax records show Abram was a “Joiner” (i.e. carpenter) by trade. The first documented resident is John H. Goodman (1788-1867), and tax records show John also worked as a “Joiner”. Goodman and his family lived here between 1820 and 1827. In 1838, Henry Longenecker (1805-1881) purchased the house, and the Longenecker family resided here for the next eight decades. Henry worked as a cooper as did several of his sons. In his will, Henry bequeathed the property to his widow, Susanna C. Longenecker (1815-1897), for her lifetime and then to their son, Levi M. Longenecker (1837-1921), for his lifetime. In 1863, 25-year-old Levi suffered traumatic head injuries when he was kicked in the face by a horse. He survived the accident but was left severely disfigured in appearance for the rest of his life. In 1925, the house was sold from the Longenecker estate to Charles Penrose Hipple (1859-1928), whose family owned the property until 1963. George and Joane purchased this property in 1968. With its paneled entryway, high ceilings, elaborate fireplace, original wainscoting in the kitchen, and open stairway, the home is truly a reflection of early Marietta. The Ott’s home will be dressed for the holidays in a Williamsburg theme. They will also display their collections of Ned Foltz pottery and Byers Choice Carolers.
Widow Musser’s Place
376 Essex Street
This home may have been built as early as 1820, however initial ownership of the property remains a mystery. The first authentic record of title is 1835 when the “Widow Musser” was taxed for this house and one lot. After the untimely death of her first husband, Magdalena “Martha” Stauffer Musser Miller (1802-1885) lived here with her four fatherless children all under the age of ten years. This is one of the oldest residences in the “Town of Marietta” which was originally part of East Donegal Township when the building lots were laid out in 1813. More commonly referred to as Irishtown by the local folks, this section of the municipality was not annexed to the Borough until 1969. Deb Roeser, a lifelong resident of Marietta, purchased her home in 1978. She is graciously opening her home in honor of her parents, Ruth and Harold Drager. Family heirlooms will be displayed in her Hoosier cabinet. The two-story frame house has retained the original hardwood floors. Take note of the wood beam mantel over the fireplace; it was originally part of the Drager Dairy Farm in Marietta. Snowmen and cardinals will be the focus of Deb’s primitive style of holiday decorating, along with Christmas trees and traditional holiday greens.
376 Essex Street
This home may have been built as early as 1820, however initial ownership of the property remains a mystery. The first authentic record of title is 1835 when the “Widow Musser” was taxed for this house and one lot. After the untimely death of her first husband, Magdalena “Martha” Stauffer Musser Miller (1802-1885) lived here with her four fatherless children all under the age of ten years. This is one of the oldest residences in the “Town of Marietta” which was originally part of East Donegal Township when the building lots were laid out in 1813. More commonly referred to as Irishtown by the local folks, this section of the municipality was not annexed to the Borough until 1969. Deb Roeser, a lifelong resident of Marietta, purchased her home in 1978. She is graciously opening her home in honor of her parents, Ruth and Harold Drager. Family heirlooms will be displayed in her Hoosier cabinet. The two-story frame house has retained the original hardwood floors. Take note of the wood beam mantel over the fireplace; it was originally part of the Drager Dairy Farm in Marietta. Snowmen and cardinals will be the focus of Deb’s primitive style of holiday decorating, along with Christmas trees and traditional holiday greens.
Frederick Roberson House
474 Wasp Street
This 130 year old home was built in two sections by Frederick Roberson (1833-1912) and his wife, Mary J. Roberson (1838-1926). A veteran of the Civil War, Mr. Roberson enlisted for three tours of duty between 1862 and 1865 in both infantry and cavalry regiments recruited in Pennsylvania. His grave marker in the Marietta Cemetery proudly proclaims, “I was with Gen. Phil. Sheridan on his celebrated ride from Winchester to Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864.” After the war, Mr. Roberson worked as a canal boatman for more than twenty years, when in 1885, he decided to sell everything that he owned to buy a bullfrog farm in Maryland. After holding public sale to dispose of all his possessions – even his home – Roberson wisely changed his mind about this peculiar venture. But for the generosity of his kind-hearted neighbors, Frederick was able to retain his residence and reclaim the majority of items which had been auctioned off. After Frederick’s widow died in 1926, the home passed to the Roberson’s adopted daughter, Iona H. Roberson Becker (1887-1963), who resided here until her death.
The rear frame section was built in 1880 in the colonial style, and the front brick section was added in 1894 in a simplified Victorian style. In the 1940s, the pantry was converted into a dining area. The current owners purchased the home in 1994, and over a ten year period, they meticulously restored the kitchen, bathrooms, stairway, and library. As you tour this home, notice Tom’s craftsmanship and Darlene’s original artwork.
474 Wasp Street
This 130 year old home was built in two sections by Frederick Roberson (1833-1912) and his wife, Mary J. Roberson (1838-1926). A veteran of the Civil War, Mr. Roberson enlisted for three tours of duty between 1862 and 1865 in both infantry and cavalry regiments recruited in Pennsylvania. His grave marker in the Marietta Cemetery proudly proclaims, “I was with Gen. Phil. Sheridan on his celebrated ride from Winchester to Cedar Creek, October 19, 1864.” After the war, Mr. Roberson worked as a canal boatman for more than twenty years, when in 1885, he decided to sell everything that he owned to buy a bullfrog farm in Maryland. After holding public sale to dispose of all his possessions – even his home – Roberson wisely changed his mind about this peculiar venture. But for the generosity of his kind-hearted neighbors, Frederick was able to retain his residence and reclaim the majority of items which had been auctioned off. After Frederick’s widow died in 1926, the home passed to the Roberson’s adopted daughter, Iona H. Roberson Becker (1887-1963), who resided here until her death.
The rear frame section was built in 1880 in the colonial style, and the front brick section was added in 1894 in a simplified Victorian style. In the 1940s, the pantry was converted into a dining area. The current owners purchased the home in 1994, and over a ten year period, they meticulously restored the kitchen, bathrooms, stairway, and library. As you tour this home, notice Tom’s craftsmanship and Darlene’s original artwork.
Shinkosky
Renovation Home
240 West Front Street
This Victorian style carriage house was built in 1993 by George and Patricia Shinkosky and features an open floor plan with architectural gems salvaged from homes and buildings otherwise slated for demolition. The tin ceiling in the kitchen was rescued from a tavern in Lycoming County. The fan window gracing the front of the home was once in a Franklin and Marshall College building. Raised paneling throughout the home was made from door panels, and the porch railings are from the Rinehart home in Marietta. The house was built on the site of the former Finn & O’Connor Coal Yard, and an old railroad spur from that era is still in place. The O’Connors distributed both coal and ice throughout Marietta. Larry and Margie will be decorating the home with seasonal greenery.
Renovation Home
240 West Front Street
This Victorian style carriage house was built in 1993 by George and Patricia Shinkosky and features an open floor plan with architectural gems salvaged from homes and buildings otherwise slated for demolition. The tin ceiling in the kitchen was rescued from a tavern in Lycoming County. The fan window gracing the front of the home was once in a Franklin and Marshall College building. Raised paneling throughout the home was made from door panels, and the porch railings are from the Rinehart home in Marietta. The house was built on the site of the former Finn & O’Connor Coal Yard, and an old railroad spur from that era is still in place. The O’Connors distributed both coal and ice throughout Marietta. Larry and Margie will be decorating the home with seasonal greenery.
Shellenberger-Wagner House
33 West Walnut Street
This two-story home stands just west of the former Marietta High School (now Susquehanna Waldorf School). A small two-story frame house formerly occupied this site from the early part of the nineteenth century. That wooden dwelling was torn down in 1919, and this brick home was built in its place. Although its architectural appearance suggests that the residence should be much older, the date of construction has been corroborated by Sanborn Maps and the Lancaster County real estate tax records. It was built in 1919 by Carrie A. Maloney Shellenberger (1887-1976) and her husband, Jacob B. Shellenberger (1876-1968). According to the deed of purchase, it was Mrs. Shellenberger who purchased the property for her daughter Ruth. It is a curious fact that Ruth was only twelve years old at the time. Ruth E. Shellenberger Wagner (1907-1988) willed the house to son, Jesse Charles Wagner, Jr., who sold it in 1992.
This simple brick home with front porch, dormer and unusual double windows on both floors, was restored in the late 1990s. The home features a pleasant open floor plan and a gracious outdoor seating area with flagstone patio. It retains almost all of its original interior fixtures. Elizabeth’s home is furnished with items acquired from her years of travel abroad, with an emphasis on furniture of the Arts and Crafts period. The home will be decorated for the holidays with traditional greenery and a Christmas tree with all antique ornaments.
33 West Walnut Street
This two-story home stands just west of the former Marietta High School (now Susquehanna Waldorf School). A small two-story frame house formerly occupied this site from the early part of the nineteenth century. That wooden dwelling was torn down in 1919, and this brick home was built in its place. Although its architectural appearance suggests that the residence should be much older, the date of construction has been corroborated by Sanborn Maps and the Lancaster County real estate tax records. It was built in 1919 by Carrie A. Maloney Shellenberger (1887-1976) and her husband, Jacob B. Shellenberger (1876-1968). According to the deed of purchase, it was Mrs. Shellenberger who purchased the property for her daughter Ruth. It is a curious fact that Ruth was only twelve years old at the time. Ruth E. Shellenberger Wagner (1907-1988) willed the house to son, Jesse Charles Wagner, Jr., who sold it in 1992.
This simple brick home with front porch, dormer and unusual double windows on both floors, was restored in the late 1990s. The home features a pleasant open floor plan and a gracious outdoor seating area with flagstone patio. It retains almost all of its original interior fixtures. Elizabeth’s home is furnished with items acquired from her years of travel abroad, with an emphasis on furniture of the Arts and Crafts period. The home will be decorated for the holidays with traditional greenery and a Christmas tree with all antique ornaments.