Lehigh Valley Landmarks

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Bethlehem’s City Councilwoman and Vice President Rachel Leon presents Bethlehem, Pennsylvania’s historic landmarks that capture the stories, places, events and innovations which affected the lives of Pennsylvanians throughout the centuries.Listen weekly to learn why Bethlehem was included as part of a larger transnational listing that made the 26th UNESCO World Heritage site and about the history of more than 100 historic markers.

  1. 2d ago

    Edward "Hook" Mylin | Lehigh Valley Landmarks

    Rachel Leon looks back on the Lafayette College football coach who transformed a losing team into an unstoppable force in just one year.

  2. Aug 21

    The Treaty of Easton | Lehigh Valley Landmarks

    Rachel Leon discusses the agreement that ended years of turmoil between English Pennsylvania residents and regional Native Americans.

  3. Aug 14

    Glendon Iron Works | Lehigh Valley Landmarks

    Rachel Leon explores the furnace that once operated along the Lehigh Canal, jumpstarting a new kind of iron age.

  4. Aug 7

    Easton's Electric Railway | Landmarks with Leon

    Rachel Leon explores the country's third electric trolley system, which reshaped the city of Easton for 65 years before ceasing operations in 1953.

  5. Jul 31

    Simon Silk Mill | Landmarks with Leon

    Rachel Leon explores Easton's industrial past and the reminders of that history that still stand today.

  6. Jul 24

    First Reformed Church | Landmarks with Leon

    Rachel Leon looks at the church that witnessed more of the American Revolution than most other structures.

  7. Jul 17

    The Bachmann Publick House and George Taylor | Landmarks with Leon

    Rachel Leon talks about one of Easton's oldest standing buildings that also served as the county's first courtroom and the home of a Declaration signer.

  8. Jul 13

    Two David Nitschmanns | Landmarks with Leon

    Rachel Leon talks about the uncle and nephew who both played large parts in Bethlehem's history, but who are often confused for each other.

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Bethlehem’s City Councilwoman and Vice President Rachel Leon presents Bethlehem, Pennsylvania’s historic landmarks that capture the stories, places, events and innovations which affected the lives of Pennsylvanians throughout the centuries.Listen weekly to learn why Bethlehem was included as part of a larger transnational listing that made the 26th UNESCO World Heritage site and about the history of more than 100 historic markers.

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