Lando is tucked away in eastern Chester County; along the flood plains of Fishing Creek. The quiet community has existed for more than 240 years. Originally settled by yeoman Phillip Walker; who established a plantation; gristmill; and sawmill; Lando became home to Manetta Mills and; for more than 80 years; was one of the worldrsquo;s largest manufacturers of blankets. Lando and Manetta Mills;owned and operated by the Heath family; became a way of life to the residents of the mill hill. There were baseball teams; churches; bands; trains; rivers; schools; and textiles. In Images of America: Lando; readers will experience day-to-day life in a small mill community and see how neighbors and coworkers lived and worked together. Lando shows the commitment of the Heath family to the community; theworkers; and their product. The Heath family did not only invest in the development of Manetta Mills; they also invested in the lives of hundreds of people who have affected thousands of others.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Photos and HistoryBy William CarlinReally a great book!!! In depth history and very useful references and photos - also very nostalgic for a person who used to live there.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Nostalgia at its finest!By SB-9This book was treasure trove of black and white photos of the "Golden Age of Hollywood". Makes me wish Id been born earlier! It was sad to see that many of the beautiful buildings have been torn down and replaced with "modern" architecture or worse - parking lots. The only complaint I have. is not with the content of the book. but with the book itself. The pages are bound so tight. that it was difficult to open the book without tearing the pages away from the binding. which unfortunately happened often.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy steven smithexcellent service from .could not be happier with there service always
