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Historic Moravian Bethlehem
By Linda Tancs
A National Historic Landmark District in Pennsylvania, Historic Moravian Bethlehem is a jewel in the crown of sites commemorating the history of the United States. Located in the heart of the City of Bethlehem, the 14-acre site comprises a treasure trove of 18th-century German Colonial-style architecture built by Moravian settlers. Highlights include the Bell House, the Single Sisters’ House and Gemeinhaus, the oldest surviving building in Bethlehem. You’ll also find industrial ruins like the pottery, the butchery and the dye house. Overall, 35 crafts, trades and industries were established by the Moravians, a Protestant denomination from Europe that used the city as the principal center for their self-sustaining activities.
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