December 11, 2018
7:00 p.m.
Lionel Trains Presentation
by
Dave McCarney & Charlie Strausbaugh
Show and Tell Event Held on September 11
On Tuesday, September 11, 2018, the Waynesboro Industrial Museum had members and friends of the museum participate in a “show and tell” night where personal memorabilia wass brought to the museum for a brief presentation and discussion.
We had a great variety of items. Included were a Gerstner Co. toolbox, a J.H. Johnston long rifle, an Eli Whitney pistol, a World War I surgeon’s field kit, a model of a Peerless thresher, tools that were used at Welty's mill and distillery, a special set of micrometers, Landis Machine thread rolling/forming tools, a 1862 Tower Rifle, Civil War leg braces, a Civil War sword, an Oster die head made into a clock, a Frick Co. sign that had been used as a sign, an 1862 walking doll, a Hagerstown bicycle and a picture of a Rowe Motor truck believed to be the first vehicle used by the national park in Gettusburg.
Thank you to all who helped make this event such a success!
2018 Exhibit
From Carriages to Cranes
An overview of the rich industrial history of
the Waynesboro Area.
GEISER BOOKS FOR SALE
Geiser: A Waynesboro Industrial Icon's
History and Legacy
Available NOW!
Contact the Museum for more details.
The Mission of Waynesboro Area Industrial Heritage Trust
The mission of the Industrial Heritage Trust is to provide the residents of the Waynesboro area, including Antrim, Quincy, and Washington Townships, and all visitors to this community, an awareness and insight into the area’s rich industrial heritage. This mission is to be accomplished through the thoughtful and selective collection of significant artifacts, photographs, drawings, and documents pertaining to the area’s industrial history. Research, exhibitions, and educational programming will be an integral part of the mission. The education of the public and the encouragement of the careers in industry are central to this mission.
The Museum
The museum, open for special events and by appointment, is in a former church located at 235 Philadelphia Avenue, Waynesboro, PA
Designed by Frank F. Landis, the church was built on land acquired for him. Frank and his brother, Abe, were two industrial pioneers whose contributions had tremendous influence on the development, evolution, and products of the Geiser, Frick, Landis Machine, and Landis Tool Companies, as well as the grwoth and economic well-being of Waynesboro and surrounding areas.
The Waynesboro Area Industrical Heritage Trust is actively seeking members, volunteers, and artifacts.
Designed by Frank F. Landis, the church was built on land acquired for him. Frank and his brother, Abe, were two industrial pioneers whose contributions had tremendous influence on the development, evolution, and products of the Geiser, Frick, Landis Machine, and Landis Tool Companies, as well as the grwoth and economic well-being of Waynesboro and surrounding areas.
The Waynesboro Area Industrical Heritage Trust is actively seeking members, volunteers, and artifacts.
