Allentown, PA

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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.

Artists From Allentown

Adam Richman Aimee Mullins Allentown Symphony Orchestra Amanda Seyfried Amaran’s Plight Bill Villa Bob Becker Cheryl Dilcher Chris Jarrett Dana Snyder Dave Heckman Denise Donatelli Digger Donald Voorhees Ed Metz, Jr. Eddie Metz Faith Kleppinger Gary Joseph Hassay Gary Steigerwalt George Silfies Grass Gregory Fritze Highburnator Jeffrey B. Fowler Joanne Pearce Martin Karl Eisenhart Keith Jarrett Kyndi Bertoia Leon Carr Lil Peep Obscuravita ObsessionBPD Pissed Jeans Ray Wetherhold Reservoir Hill Richard Bunger Evans Rick Braun Rod Michael Sinister Realm Soul Clown Steve Brosky Sue Keller Susan Alcorn The Armadillos Tim Heidecker Timothy Keller Xenberg

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