Williamsport- The Thomas T. Taber Museum of the Lycoming County Historical Society will host Matthew Carl speaking on Peter Herdic and the health resort of Minnequa Springs at the Taber Coffee Hour on Thursday, November 14, at 10am in its Community Room. The program is free and open to the public.
Peter Herdic was a visionary and a key player in the development of Williamsport. Shortly after the Civil War, his attention was drawn to Bradford County where he would build and open a fabulous hotel and health resort along the Northern Central Railroad. The wealthy, the politicians and the famous would flock to Minnequa Springs for relaxation and several would purchase their own summer cottages near Minnequa. Then would come Herdic’s greatest venture in Minnequa – the creation of Minnequa County. But opposition, fire and bankruptcy destroyed his dream. Find out how close Bradford County came to being torn apart to accomplish one man’s vision. This PowerPoint presentation will be presented by Matthew Carl, Executive Director of the Bradford County Historical Society and President of LeRoy Heritage Museum.
The Coffee Hour is underwritten by a generous grant from VanCampen Motors.
The museum is located at 858 West Fourth Street, Williamsport. There is ample parking behind the museum as well as on the street. For further information call 570.326.3326.