227 East Chestnut Street Lancaster, PA
In the 1880s and 90s this brick townhouse was the home of steam-engine manufacturer John Best and wife Esther (Eagles) Best. Mr. Best’s Lancaster steam-engine company was nationally acclaimed. He received awards for his engines at the 1876 Philadelphia Exposition and at the 1884 Cotton Expo in New Orleans.
The house was built pre-1870 with later additions. It has an unusual multi-paned window in the central bay, a modillioned cornice, and a double-door entry with transom. The house faces Musser Park.