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Steinman History

Posted by Megan Witmer

Outside of Drumore Estate Lancaster, PA

Christian Frederick Steinman, a Moravian immigrant from Dresden Germany, arrived in the colonies around 1750. Christian was the great-great grandfather of the builder of Drumore. Steinman and his wife, Anna Regina, settled in Bethlehem, where they had a son, John Frederick Steinman – the great grandfather of the builder of Drumore. Soon after his birth,… Read more »

Drumore Estate: Mansion Tour

Posted by Megan Witmer

Bride and groom in front of Drumore Estate mansion

The History of Drumore Drumore was built in 1938-39 for John Frederick Steinman by noted architect Robert Rodes McGoodwin. It was an active farm. They farmed peas and corn, which were canned in the basement by the house staff. It served as his principal residence until his death two days before Christmas in 1980. He… Read more »