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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z3R_ice-harvesting-industry_Long-Pond-PA.html
Ice was harvested on local lakes from 1896 thru the 1940s. Vast icehouses insulated with sawdust at Naomi Lake, Pocono Lake, Stillwater Lake, Anglewood lake and Brady's Lake kept tons of ice frozen through summer. Blocks of ice were shipped by rai…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TY5_lutherland-historical_Long-Pond-PA.html
In 1926, Lutherans from the NY metro area created a vacation site dedicated to Christian values. This was the entrance to over 1,300 acres on which their dream was realized. A lake, hotels, youth camps, and family cottages were built in a pristine…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1TGY_the-lumbering-industry-historical_Long-Pond-PA.html
Pocono timberlands, trees as far as the eye could see, laid the foundation of soaring commerce during the latter half of the 19th century. Innovative and energetic logging of mammoth white pine, eastern hemlock and hardwoods fueled the growth of A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T5H_tobyhanna-township-historical_Long-Pond-PA.html
The first permanent settlers were attracted to this area by an abundance of natural resources: land, trees, water. The township was incorporated in 1830, with 230 residents. It was named after Tobyhanna Creek, "A stream lined with alders"…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T13_summer-youth-camps-historical_Long-Pond-PA.html
After 1900, Pocono camps became popular destinations for children from outside this area. Recreation activities including swimming, boating, riding and sports. "Sleep away" experience was a first for most campers. Pocohanna, Owaissa, Aca…
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