Urban Alphabet

Written by architect Gregory J. Scott, FAIA, Urban Alphabet is an illustrated dictionary detailing the work of architectural legend C. Emlen Urban. Discover how each letter of the alphabet connects to an architectural detail or style featured in Urban’s buildings.

Egg & Dart Books

Highlighting the Architectural Stories of Lancaster City and Beyond

Egg & Dart Books was born out of a sense of awe and appreciation for the structures that have shaped our built environment, defined our cities, and provided us with refuge. We celebrate our architectural artisans with the hope that these stories will inspire the preservation of our beloved cities for generations to come.

Developed by the ancient Greeks and refined by the Romans, egg & dart is a decoration applied to flat or curved veneers to add visual interest to an otherwise plain surface.

Creative Partners

Egg & Dart Books is pleased to partner with Lancaster-based creatives in the pursuit of telling the stories of Lancaster’s architectural masterpieces.

Matthew Tennison Photography

Matthew Tennison is an award-winning Lancaster-based photographer, specializing in location and portrait photography. He takes a holistic approach to photography, seeking out the authentic capture of images that not only tell a story but convey a feeling.

Fig Industries

Fig Industries is a marketing and design studio in the heart of Lancaster, PA. Their passionate team of creatives put ideas to work for good companies with great causes. With a mission of design for good, they create positive change for their clients and the community.