Pennsylvania's Historic Places

by Ruth Hoover Seitz, Blair Seitz (Photographer)

"Pennsylvania is often overlooked as a tourist destination; consequently, few good general guides to the state are currently available. Here is a guide to mostly state-owned historical properties. Several national parks such as Gettysburg and Valley Forge are also included. Well-written essays briefly sketch the site's importance in state history, and there is a description of things to see and do today. The essays will appeal more to history buffs than casual tourists, but the color photographs will spark any traveler's enthusiasm. As this is the first book on the state's historical sites to appearin a long time, it would be an attractive purchase for any public library."

-From the Library Journal

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1969

Reviews

[Paul Lunger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Originally published in 1989, Ruth Seitz's "Pennsylvania's Historic Places" takes a look at 31 different historic sites in the Keystone state that not only transformed the history of Pennsylvania but also the US as a whole. From well known places such as Independence National Historic Park, Valley Forge & Gettysburg to lesser known places such as Bush Run, Cornwall Iron Furnace, & the Museum of Anthracite Mining Seitz covers each stop along the way with detail of photographs taken by her husband of the various locales. The book itself is actually very easy to read & is still very relevant 25 years later since all of the sites remain to this day. This is a must have for anyone with an interest in travel Pennsylvania history & travel & is a bargain at any price.