Lincoln Highway Association PA Chapter

10/15/2026

This Saturday in Chambersburg. APPLEFEST! 🍎 🍏

10/15/2026

When in Bedford don't forget to stop by the Koons Coffee Pot, a Lincoln Highway roadside attraction since 1927.

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West End Filling Station, better known as "The Coffee Pot" located on the Lincoln Highway (Route 30) in Bedford in 1930. The lunch stand was built in the shape of a coffee pot by David Koontz in 1927. It was threatened with demolition in the 1990's, but in 2004 was moved across the street and restored.

10/15/2026

We're headed to Thorndale on Saturday so bringing back this vintage image of Zinn's Diner that no longer stands along the Lincoln Highway.

Zinn's Diner, Lincoln Hwy, Thorndale, about 1958.

10/14/2026

Sometimes great things come in small packages. This Witmer Bridge pin celebrates one of the earliest bridges that was built along the Lincoln Highway between Philadelphia and Lancaster. The turnpike was only formed in 1795 so having this bridge constructed in 1799 was truly a remarkable improvement to the wagon road river crossing at the time.

We take for granted the bridges along the Lincoln Highway. This bridge was replaced in the early 20th century along PA 462 just east of Lancaster City. People drive over this historical location every day with little appreciation for their ancestors that crossed this river on their way west from Philadelphia. Go to comments for item reference.

10/14/2026

Happy birthday William Penn.

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10/13/2026

Our final postcard from Stoyestown/Stoystown along the Lincoln Highway is the Hite House that still stands today. How could you miss this huge sign as you were looking for a place to eat or spend the night.

This card is postmarked 1925! The sign is missing but the birdhouses under the sign remain. Sit on the porch and watch the birds greet you before you head out for your next destination. 🐦 Looks like they are flying west to Ohio by the address.

10/13/2026

Another early stop along the Lincoln Highway just east of Stoystown was Emerald Park. Note the variety of gasoline brands available at the pumps. Every travelers had their favorite brand so why not sell most of them here.

What else do you notice in this early postcard. We also like the hand stamped description in blue ink added to the image at the bottom. Fuel, food and a playground for kids to work off some energy during the rest stop.

10/13/2026

Who can tell us more about the "Que-Ma-Ho-Ning Trading Post" east of Stoystown.? Looks like it is the current Second Time Around Vintage Shop. The description as featuring Dutch and Indian gift items suggests it was trying to take tourists back to fur trading days on the Pennsylvania frontier. May it was more Pennsylvania Dutch than Dutch themed roadside attraction? Who can fill in the details.

Also of interest on the postcard narrative is the mention of a "Indian shrine for Kateri Tekawitha." A quick internet search suggests this relates to a native woman known as "Lily of the Mohawks" who became a Catholic saint but it is unclear the relationship to this location along the Lincoln Highway. Perhaps some of our readers can clarify if this was a location that they traveled to along the early wagon road that became the Lincoln Highway. Share in comments below.

10/12/2026

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