Cornwall PA History

  On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, L. Susan Wentzel and Michael A. Trump gave a lecture entitled: “The Mansions of Cornwall: Icons of an Industrial Dynasty.” Their program showcased the various mansions, past and present, located throughout the Cornwall area. The program utilized many historic photographs, and focused on the families that resided in them, as well as highlighted the various architectural styles designed by highly acclaimed and nationally renowned architects. Spanning from the eighteenth century to the mid-twentieth century, many of these imposing structures were not only a status symbol that exhibited the wealth of the family’s dynasty but stood as icons of Cornwall, Pennsylvania's remarkable iron industry. The speakers are well known Lebanon County educators and authors of local history who have collaborated on numerous projects together including their publications: “Communities of Cornwall Across Time.” This talk was done as part of a series of lectures for t

      John and Margery Feitig spent decades researching Cornwall's Robert H. Coleman, however both passed away before fulfilling their dream of publishing a book on Coleman and the historic treasures in Cornwall.  Furnace associate Bruce Chadbourne presented the "Cliff Notes" version of their "unpublished book," presented as part of the 2025 Cornwall Iron Furnace lecture series, held at Cornwall Manor's Freeman Auditorium and simultaneously on Zoom. The lecture may be viewed on YouTube here . Please enjoy all of the Cornwall Iron Furnace videos on the Furnace YouTube Channel .    Stay current with Furnace events and upcoming lectures on  their FaceBook page and visit their  website for general information.