Kathy and I, in our book “The History of Silver Lake as Told Through Its Deeds,” trace the evolution of Silver Lake from a functional mill pond to a seasonal summer colony, and eventually to a small, permanent year-round community. This endeavor required a multifaceted approach. We relied on recollections from long-time residents, modern technology,…
Today, we remember Guy Vernon Stonesifer, born on July 29, 1903, the son of William Grant Stonesifer and a pivotal figure in our book, “The History of Silver Lake as Told Through Its Deeds.” His untimely death at age 27 marked the end of the vision for Silver Lake as a seasonal resort. The connection…
He was born on the Fourth of July – and we’re not talking about Yankee Doodle Dandy here but Robert Miller Jr., born in a Catholic-run hospital in post-World War II Germany. Bill Miller, owner of the beloved Linger Longer cottage, saw his son, Robert Miller, join the U.S. Army and fight in World War…
On this date in 1947, Miss Edith Cline of Lewisberry passed away, as reported in the York Dispatch of York, Pennsylvania. Miss Cline, daughter of Lewis Cline, who was an owner and operator of the Cline Mill, lived in the Victorian home built by her father. This home, located adjacent to the mill, was built…
In the captivating narrative of ‘The History Of Silver Lake as Told Through Its Deeds,’ Reverend David Henkelmann, affectionately known as Uncle David to his niece Lee, recounted his memories of the earliest chapters of Silver Lake’s present-day development. Despite having memories of the lake from eight decades earlier, Uncle David found himself with scant…