Allentown, PA

About Allentown

• • Amanda Seyfried, the famous actress, was born and raised in Allentown.
• • Hess's Department Stores, a regional retail giant, was founded in Allentown.
• • Its strategic location during the Revolutionary War put Allentown on the map.
• • Liberty Bell was hidden in Allentown's Zion Reformed Church during the Revolutionary War.
• • The Great Allentown Fairgrounds fire of 1905 destroyed many buildings.
• • Named for William Allen, Allentown was founded in 1762.
• • With 125,845 residents, it's Pennsylvania's third most populous city.
• • It sits at 394 feet above sea level, offering moderate elevation changes.
• • Healthcare and social assistance are main employment sectors in Allentown.
• • A resilient spirit thrives amid a blend of old and new, creating a hopeful vibe.
• • Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Phillies' Triple-A affiliate, play just outside Allentown.
• • Andre Reed, NFL Hall of Famer, played high school football at Dieruff High School.
• • The region's bedrock primarily consists of limestone and dolomite formations.
• • The Delaware Water Gap, a natural gorge carved by the Delaware River, lies about an hour east.
• • The Little Lehigh Creek flows through Allentown's park system.
• • White-tailed deer are commonly observed in Allentown's parks and surrounding areas.
• • The Lenape Native Americans inhabited the Lehigh Valley prior to European settlement.
• • On September 22, 1777, colonists hid the Liberty Bell in Allentown's Zion Reformed Church to protect it from the British.
• • The Lehigh County Courthouse, an example of Beaux-Arts architecture, was built in 1905.
• • Hamilton Street, a primary artery, was originally part of the early Pennsylvania road system.

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