PA Dutch Barn Amish Novelties Handcrafted Lancaster County
PA Dutch Barn Amish Novelties Souvenirs Gifts Handcrafted Lancaster County PA
Hex Signs by Jacob Zook Pennsylvania Dutch Novelties, Paradise PA, Lancaster PA,
Folk Art Magic PA Dutch Barn Star Hex Sign Amish Country Unvaveling the hidden meaning of the hex signs
Unvaveling the hidden meaning of the hex signs…
Folk Art Magic PA Dutch Barn Star Hex Sign Amish Country
Hex Signs for sale at PA Dutch Barn Primitive Amish
Hex Signs are a form of Pennsylvania’s Fancy Dutch Folk Art. Throughout the 20th century hex signs were often sold as souvenirs to the tourist industry in Pennsylvania. Jacob Zook of Paradise Pennsylvania claimed to have originated the barn hex sign in 1942. He successfully pioneered the hand silk screening of the hex sign. Traditional designs were sold in souvenir gift shops to tourists along Lincoln Highway Rt 30.
Hex Signs are a form of Pennsylvania’s Fancy Dutch Folk Art. Throughout the 20th century hex signs were often sold as souvenirs to the tourist industry in Pennsylvania. Jacob Zook of Paradise Pennsylvania claimed to have originated the barn hex sign in 1942. He successfully pioneered the hand silk screening of the hex sign. Traditional designs were sold in souvenir gift shops to tourists along Lincoln Highway Rt 30. This was the road to Paradise, Home of the Hex Sign on Lincoln Highway East which was built in 1973.
For over 250 years visitors coming into Lancaster County from the east have traveled the Lincoln Highway Rt 30 road passing Jacob Zook’s historic home located on the Highway in the Chester County side. His home has been listed with the National Register of Historic Places since 1995.
Taverns and stagecoach stops grew along the highway dating from the 1790’s. One of the remaining is The Revere Tavern, originally called the “Sign of the Spread Eagle” which stands across the highway from the A frame building of Jacob Zook’s original hex signs, home of the hex sign on Lincoln Highway East. The Revere Tavern is still in business today.
The Conestoga wagon made an important contribution to the commerce and progress of our early nation. The red, white and blue wagon traveled the Lincoln Highway Rt 30 road through the village of Paradise from the late 1700’s to the mid-1800’s. Pulled by horses specifically bred by Lancaster County farmers to combine speed with strength. The Conestoga wagons were used to carry produce from Lancaster to the Philadelphia markets.
A Town Called Paradise
Story of the Hex Sign
Lancaster County Pennsylvania History http://www.wikiwand.com/en/Lancaster_County,_Pennsylvania#/Indigenous_peoples
Closed Jacob Zook’s 2009
Sad News Jacob Zook’s Closed 2010
Property was previously owned by Jacob Zook’s Granddaughter
Jacob Zook’s Granddaughter Lucinda’s Obituary
The Dutch novelty shop has been here almost 45 years and the start of production was almost 75 years ago!
PA Dutch Barn Primitive Amish Shop. Hand made products by the Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch communities in Lancaster County PA. Wrought Iron, Distelfink Hex Signs, Seasonal, Home and Holiday Decor
PA Dutch Barn Primitive Amish Shop. Hand made products by the Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch communities in Lancaster County PA. Wrought Iron, Distelfink Hex Signs, Seasonal, Home and Holiday Decor.
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PA Dutch Barn Amish Novelties Handcrafted Lancaster County 