Moravian book shop in bethlehem moravian book shop 428. The moravian book shop will not renew its lease on hamilton street in allentown, the store announced friday, making it the latest exit in a revolving retail landscape downtown. For over 150 years, the great allentown fair has honored its agricultural mission by featuring livestock shows and competitions in addition to thrill rides, carnival games, and. The location was closed in may 2017 to refocus on the bethlehem location and remaining stock was moved there. Its said to be the oldest book shop in the country, maybe even the world. Together with allentown and easton, the valley embraces the allentown bethlehemeaston, panj metropolitan area, including lehigh, northampton, and carbon counties within pennsylvania, and warren county in the adjacent state of new jersey. The moravian book shop opened in bethlehem in 1745. Moravian book shop to close allentown shop the morning call. Founded in 1745, the moravian book shop is the oldest bookstore in america, the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the world and home to the moravian college student bookstore. Heres a short video showing you what the moravian book shop has to offer. We will be shipping on thursday, april 2, with typical twotothree day delivery times to many u. Downtown bethlehem pennsylvania is a hub for amazing events.
It is the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the country and the secondoldest in the world. Moravian book shop 428 main st, bethlehem, pa 18018. The moravian book shop was first founded in 1745 by the moravian church. Were americas oldest book store, with a full service book dept.
The moravian bookstore is just one of several interesting and historic places in the beautiful town of bethlehem pa. The moravian book shop in bethlehem, pennsylvania, is still thriving. Squeezing more than 350 different pennsylvania breweries into a trip may be a tall order, but it doesnt mean you cant try. Historic moravian bethlehem in bethlehem, pennsylvania, a. Mechanic street near new street at the exit from the 3rd street parking lot.
Thank you for your donations and patronage in previous years. Bethlehems moravian book shop is the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the world, and the second oldest bookshop in the world. Visit moravian book shop on your trip to bethlehem or. Highquality, madefrom scratch pastries at fair prices, they also. Moravian book shop in bethlehem discover the moravian. Main streetchristmas city village stops at sun inn and moravian book shop christkindlmarkt bethlehem and steelstacks. Allentown, pennsylvania area flutist, accompanist, teacher, and composer music education moravian college ba, music natural gourmet cookery school 1997 1997 ccp, whole foods cuisine moravian college bs, math experience freelance musician and composer 1989 present buxmont academy 1995 1997 moravian book shop 1992 1994. Moravian house ii 701 main st, bethlehem, pa, 18018. Moravian book shop looks to the future business news.
The moravian book shop is located in the heart of historic downtown bethlehem at 428 main street among the beautiful downtown shops, restaurants, and across the street from the hotel bethlehem. The proceeds have supported scholarships and other educational programs. October events listed at moravian book shop bethlehem press. From the interprovincial board of communication iboc login to your account. Susans welcoming shop, located on the west end of allentown, is packed with gorgeous fine jewelry you wont find anywhere else in the valley. The moravian book shop was founded in 1745 when the moravian church appointed samuel powell of the churchs crown inn on the south side of the lehigh river to operate a book store. We argue that were the oldest in the world since the prior record.
Moravian book shop is a book store based in bethlehem, pennsylvania. Moravian book shop address, moravian book shop location. By darcyoordt posted on july 26, 2017 december 26, 2017. October events listed at moravian book shop friday, october 7, 2016 by the press in focus historic haunts of downtown bethlehem ghost tours continue weekends through october, presented by the moravian book shop, 428 main st. Aside from the bookstore which contains at least 10,000 volumes of literature, there is a gift shop, a candy counter, and the. The book shop will close its location at 645 hamilton st. Due to the rapidlychanging situation with the coronavirus pandemic, iboc offices have limited access and shipping response times may be delayed. If you ask us, there is no bad time to visit moravian college. Smaller than allentown but larger than easton, bethlehem is the lehigh valleys second most populous city. The livraria bertrand in lisbon, portugal, which has been. The moravian book shop was founded in 1745 when the moravian church. Guild of craftsmen juried holiday fine arts and crafts festival. The livraria bertrand in lisbon, portugal, which has been open since 1732, is the oldest bookstore in the world.
Moravian book shop weighing all options rick santee,who happens to be the president of the board of directors at the moravian book shop, is an excellent lawyer, an experienced litigator who was trained by masters like jackson sigmon and bill ross. See uptodate pricelists and view recent announcements for this location. The operation also runs an outpost in moravian book shop in bethlehem. Visiting the oldest bookstore in america and its resident ghost. O n a recent friday morning, i showed up to moravian book shop a little before the store was to open. Hotels near pit pittsburgh intl airport hotels near abe lehigh valley intl airport hotels near ttn mercer county airport. We are working to ensure customers receive their orders on time while keeping our staff healthy and safe.
Highquality, madefromscratch pastries at fair prices, they also. Winter brings out the best in bethlehem, otherwise known as christmas city, usa, and it boasts one of our biggest events of the year. The lehigh valley newcomers guide lehigh valley style. The ownership of the cafe changed hands a few years ago and now the lunch space is barren with a few choices of mediocre food. Moravian book shop in bethlehem, bethlehem, pennsylvania. Moravian historic district christmas city bethlehem, pa. The 1752 apothecary laboratory is located just behind the moravian book shop off main street. Find the perfect outfit or accessory for any occasion whether its day or night, the ladies in the shoppe.
The moravian book shop will not renew its lease on location on hamilton street in. Located right on main street this is on the top of the mustsee list in the lehigh valley this winter. The story of the bethlehem star, shining on the christmas city for 80. It was founded in 1745 by the moravian church and lays claim to being the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the united states and the second oldest in the world.
Moravian book shop was an early supporter of downtown allentown s revitalization, and theyve been a great partner, said jill wheeler, vice president of sales and marketing for city center. As the countrys oldest bookstore, its had since 1745 to curate an amazing selection of stationary, cards, trinkets, christmas items, and more. Moravian beeswax candles, 6 wred paper frills set of 6 11. Bethlehem, pa 18018 2000 2016 the moravian church in america. And yes, the urban land institute called allentown the largest city in the valley a national success story for the redevelopment. Apply to diver, operations intern, housekeeper and more. Moravian book shop although bethlehems moravian book shop bills itself as the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the u. The moravian book shop is the oldest continuously running bookstore in the world. Explore the rich history of historic moravian bethlehem, our newly designated national historic landmark district, one of only eight in pennsylvania and one of only about 200 in the entire united states. In 2015, the store opened its first satellite location in center city allentown as part of the two city center complex. The livraria bertrand in lisbon, portugal, which has been open since 1732. Pages archive moravian church in america bookstore. Moravian book shop bethlehem, pa 18018 discover lehigh valley.
The moravian book shop is closed during the current covid19 crisis and we look forward to reopening soon. Fair cafe in wonderful bookgift shop this cafe used to be one of our favorite lunch spots in downtown bethlehem there was a wide variety of delicious soups, quiches, sandwiches. Come see us in the fall to experience the start of a new school year and the changing leavesyou might even catch us during homecoming or heritage day. New eatery coming to the moravian book shop, another is leaving. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at moravian book shop. Founded in 1745, the moravian book shop is the oldest bookstore in america.
The moravian book shop in bethlehem, pa is famous for its unique christmas goods and extensive book store. Around town tuesday, april 18, 2017 by the press in news briefs salvation army, bridge players program, for seniors 50 and up, 9. Youll enjoy the many fun things to do in bethlehem pa and the lehigh valley. Moravian book shop, bethlehem, allentown urbanspoonzomato. Join them and become a volunteer for book fair 2018. Woman accused of killing mother with crossbow in palmerton.
Allentown pa 18109 registration deadline is september 2. The shoppe is located in the lower lobby at hotel bethlehem. Sure, fortune magazine listed it as one of the top ten places for companies to locate corporate finance and it operations in may 2015. Welcome to the source for moravian books, histories, educational resources and liturgical materials. Moravian book shop bethlehem 2020 all you need to know. Moravian even opened a second location in nearby allentown last year.
After operating at several locations, the moravian book shop was moved to the churchs publications building near the central moravian church in bethlehem in 1871. Alumni us moravian college, bethlehem, pennsylvania. This is due to the requirements regarding covid 19 put forth by governor wolf and the general escalation of the spread of the virus. Cloudy and a bit cooler with occasional light rain and drizzle. The moravian book shop, located in historic bethlehem, is the oldest continuously operating book shop in the world, founded in 1745. Moravian book shop is a huge store carrying more than just books. On these pages are materials available from the interprovincial board of communication of the moravian church in north america. Moravians, bethlehem, bethlehem steel, the lehigh valley and pennsylvania.
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