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In-Depth Articles
On this page you will find articles that take an in-depth look at various themes in milling and iron manufacture. They may also serve as the framework for a lesson or a series of lessons.

General

Milling

At Ephrata Cloister:
  • The Mills at Ephrata, Showalter
    Article on mills and the products of mills, which were central to the prosperity and survival of colonial communities such as that at Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
  • Printing at Ephrata, Showalter
    Article on the Old World printing technology that was carried to Ephrata, Pennsylvania.
At Historic Bethlehem:
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In Music:
In Foodways:

Iron Manufacture

At Historic Bethlehem:
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In Literature