The oldest part of Armstrong Manor, originally known as Bloomington Farm, was built in 1866 by David P. Locher, a prosperous local tanner, banker, and farmer.http://lcapp1.co.lancaster.pa.us/aoweb/ParcelDetails.aspx?ParcelID=3901601000000|&searchType=propAdd&streetnum=2025&streetDir=&streetName=Lititz&streetSuffix Lancaster Country Property Report Card The 4-acre property remained a part of Locher's estate until April 9, 1906, when Grove Locher purchased the property for $21,000.
