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September 2018

The Railroad House Inn
Like many restaurants in Marietta, the Railroad House, which dates to 1823, has seen its fair share of uses. Originally, it did double duty by providing canal workers with lodging and those waiting to catch a train with a “depot.” For a time it was a private residence. Architect John DeVitry purchased it (along with...
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May is in Bloom

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The Pursuit of Happiness

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A panel depicts Thaddeus Stevens delivering one of his fiery speeches before Congress. Lancaster has built a testament to two of

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