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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI1A_gemein-haus_Bethlehem-PA.html
Erected in 1741The first house of worship inBethlehemHome for the clergy among whom wereZinzendorf - SpangenbergNitschmann - Ettwein - SeidelScene of the Great Wedding July 15, 1749Place of the only school for the teachingof Indian languagesThe Tr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI16_central-moravian-church_Bethlehem-PA.html
The annual festivals of the Bach Choirof Bethlehem were initiated onMarch 27, 1900 by the first Americanperformance of the "Mass in B Minor"of Johann Sebastian Bach.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI15_gemeinhaus_Bethlehem-PA.html
Erected in 1741. First place of worship in Bethlehem was on the second floor. Count von Zinzendorf had quarters here, 1742. Place of many notable conferences in the Colonial and Revolutionary periods.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI0L_continental-army-honored-dead_Bethlehem-PA.html
In memoryof the soldiers of theContinental Armywho suffered and died in thisbuilding used as a military hospitalfromDec. 1776 to April 1777 andSept. 1777 to April 1778
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI0G_bell-house_Bethlehem-PA.html
An early Germanic type of building; erected in 1745. Used first as the Family House. Girls' School, 1749. Bell, still in use, was cast in Bethlehem. Turret had first town clock, 1746. Weathervane is the church seal in metal.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI0A_tawery_Bethlehem-PA.html
In the early years of Bethlehem, the tawer processed sheepskins almost exclusively. However, after the 1760s, inventories indicate that deerskins became the primary source of leather for the tawing industry.
The tawer used sheepskins and deersk…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI09_springhouse_Bethlehem-PA.html
In 1747, the Moravians fenced in the spring to keep out domestic animals and fowl. Early recoreds also state that one a year, two men were assigned to clean the spring "by the light of the moon."
A bountiful spring was one of the reasons why in…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHZS_oil-mill_Bethlehem-PA.html
"Notice is hereby given to the Public, that the new oil Mill at Bethlehem for rubbing Hemp will be a going before Christmas. But the new Oil Mill will not be finished till the Latter end of Januario or in Febr. next year 1766..."Oil Mill DiaryDece…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHZO_millers-house_Bethlehem-PA.html
"Last night about 11 o-clock the alarm of fire was heard in our streets...It was occasioned by the discovery of fire in the old ?Bethlehem Mill,'...A narrow escape of a sick lady was among the serious events of this memorable night..."Bethlehem Da…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHZK_luckenbach-mill_Bethlehem-PA.html
The high quality flour produced by the Luckenbach Mill was obtained from grain grown in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Minnesota, and other parts of the mid-west. After processing in Bethlehem, the flour was marketed throughout the Lehigh Valley and the …