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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BZ4_zion-church-military-hospital_Allentown-PA.html
In memory
of the Soldiers of the
Continental Army
who suffered and died in Zion Church
used as a military hospital
from
September 1777 to April 1779.
This tablet is erected
by the
Pennsylvania Society of
Sons of the Revolution
A.D. 1916.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BZ3_zions-reformed-church_Allentown-PA.html
Founded 1762, site of
a Revolutionary War
Hospital, Birthplace of
of [sic] the local Public
School System and
a College now Cedar
Crest College.
Also known as the
"Liberty Bell Church"
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BY7_zollinger-harned-department-store_Allentown-PA.html
Constructed in 1924 as the Zollinger-Harned Department Store, this building is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings. It was acquired and renovated by Sovereign Realty 1983-III, Ltd.
Developer: Sovereign Realty, Inc., a subsidiary…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2BY6_the-saving-of-the-liberty-bell_Allentown-PA.html
In commemoration of the saving of the
Liberty Bell
from the British, September 1777
Erected to the memory of
John Jacob Mickley
Commissary of Issues, and member of the General
Committee from Whitehall Township
Northampton County, Pennsylv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LTF_allentown_Allentown-PA.html
Founded 1762 by the noted colonial leader and jurist, William Allen. Known until 1834 as Northampton. Here the Liberty Bell was hidden in 1777, and Revolutionary wounded hospitalized. City incorporation, 1867. Long a textile and cement center.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LSQ_allentown_Allentown-PA.html
Founded 1762 by the noted colonial leader and the jurist, William Allen. Known until 1834 as Northampton. Here the Liberty Bell was hidden in 1777, and Revolutionary wounded hospitalized. City incorporation, 1867. Long a textile and cement center.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LSP_harriet-a-baker_Allentown-PA.html
This African-American evangelist opened a mission about 1900 at 738 North Penn Street, where she preached until her death. In 1914 her mission became the first home of St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, which was built at this location in 1936.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1LSO_trout-hall_Allentown-PA.html
Built, 1769-70, by James Allen, son of Allentown's founder, William Allen. Later known as the Livingston Mansion. In 1848 it became Allentown Seminary, and in 1867 part of Muhlenberg College. Now the home of the Lehigh County Historical Society.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJZ5_portland-cement_Allentown-PA.html
This industry was born in the Lehigh Valley. David O. Saylor first made portland cement at Coplay in 1871. Here also was the first use of the rotary kiln process commercially Nov. 8, 1889. This region has continued to lead in the industry.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJOQ_allentown_Allentown-PA.html
Founded 1762 by the noted colonial leader and jurist, William Allen. Known until 1834 as Northampton. Here the Liberty Bell was hidden in 1777, and Revolutionary wounded hospitalized. City incorporation, 1867. Long a textile and cement center.