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  Allentown, Pennsylvania - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Allentown is the largest of three adjacent cities that comprise an area of Pennsylvania known as the Lehigh Valley, with the cities of Bethlehem and Easton surrounding.
Allentown holds historical significance as the location where the Liberty Bell was hidden by the Continental Congress during a portion of the Revolutionary War.
In the past, the population of Allentown rose at a sprightly rate, reaching 25,288 in 1890; 35,416 in 1900; 51,913 in 1910; 73,502 in 1920; and 96,904 in 1940.
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 ALLENTOWN - LoveToKnow Article on ALLENTOWN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
The surrounding country is well adapted to agriculture, and slate, iron ore, cement rock and limestone are found in the vicinity.
Allentown is an important manufacturing centre, and the value of its manufactured products increased 90-9 % from 1890 to 1900, and of its factory product 13-2 % between 1900 and 1905.
Allentown's total factory product in 1905 was valued at $16,966,550, of which $3,901,249, or 23 %, was the value of silk and silk goods.
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 Allentown, Pennsylvania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Allentown is a city located in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania in eastern Pennsylvania.
Allentown was founded in 1762 by William Allen, who originally called it Northamptontown.
Allentown is the home of Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, one of the world's most popular amusement parks.
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 Search Results for "Allentown"   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Allentown, Pa. In 1946 he joined the Ford Motor Company, where he rose...
Easton is part (with Allentown and Bethlehem) of the industrial Lehigh Valley, but after losing...
Taken to Allentown and hidden (1777-78) during the British occupation of Philadelphia,...
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 Allentown on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
ALLENTOWN, PA -- President George W. Bush speaks during a campaign rally in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Friday, October 1, 2004.
ALLENTOWN, PA -- Dennis Collin finds a seat on the curb while waiting for a flu shot on Friday, October 15, 2004, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, at a center that had a supply of only 100 shots.
ALLENTOWN, PA --Asya jumps and catches a snowball thrown by her owner Tim Smith in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
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 Historical Allentown
This large concrete span with its massive arches was built in 1912-1913 by the Lehigh Valley Transit Company, a streetcar and inter-urban line, to connect Allentown with the newly developing south Allentown neighborhoods and cross the frequently flooded Little Lehigh Creek.
Allentown Cemetery Park was created by William Allen as the graveyard for his little community.
One of the most familiar is the parade of Allentown's militia units marching off to defend the Capitol building in Washington on April 14, 1861.
www.allentownpa.org /placestovisit.htm   (2338 words)

  
 Local 302 - History of Allentown Fire Department
It was not until 1867, when Allentown first became recognized as a city, that efforts were made to bring the volunteer companies together to form one fire department for the city.
By the late 1800's, as the population of Allentown was approaching 30,000 citizens, the fire department had expanded to 25 men, 15 pieces of equipment and responded out of 9 firehouses.
Today the Allentown Fire Department, under the leadership and development of Fire Chief Craig Long and Deputy Chief David Oncay, protects the homes, businesses and over 106,000 residents within the 17.7 square miles of the city.
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 Allentown Lodging: Directory of Lodging Options in Allentown
Allentown is only about an hour’s drive due west of New York City, or about the same distance northwest of Philadelphia, and offers a refreshing rural contrast from the urban northeast.
Now, Allentown is distinguishing itself again by equipping its existing buildings with a state of the art data and electrical infrastructure that will appeal to major corporations.
Area Facts: Allentown was originally named Northamptontown by state Supreme Court Judge William Allen in the mid-1700s, but came to be known popularly as “Allen’s Town” and eventually Allentown by the mid-1800s.
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 Allentown Association
Designated a local preservation district in 1978 and listed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1980, Allentown is one of the first and largest residential historic districts in the United States.
The Allentown Historic Preservation District is bound by North Street to the north, Main Street to the East, Edward Street to the South, and Plymouth to the West, and is walking distance from downtown Buffalo, the West Village, the Elmwood Village, the Fruit Belt neighborhood, and the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.
Known for its popular Secrets of Allentown Tour of Homes held in early fall and the funky Allen West Festival held on Allen Street from Elmwood to Wadsworth in mid-June, the Allentown Association relies greatly on fundraising events such as these and membership contributions.
www.allentown.org   (460 words)

  
 Inside the DEA, DEA Programs, Integrated Drug Enforcement Assistance (IDEA), Allentown, PA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Now the city is working to refurbish the community and revitalize its economy, but it is faced with the growing problem of drug abuse and drug related-violence.
Challenges: Allentown is experiencing a proliferation of violence associated with the use and sale of crack cocaine and heroin.
The Allentown Police Department does not have the resources or manpower to adequately combat this problem on its own.
www.dea.gov /programs/idea/allentown.html   (196 words)

  
 Allentown, NJ News
Robert and Elizabeth Scalcione moved to a quiet home in Allentown two years ago with the intent that it would be their last stop after living on Long Island and in Northern...
Lipnicki, of Allentown, is a nationally certified massage therapist, licensed aesthetician and skin...
ALLENTOWN - When the Queen of England extends an invitation, the Redbirds are happy to respond.
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 Wayne Hazard - PA Police Poll
On October 21, 1997 I attended a press conference at Allentown City Hall that was to kick-off a weekend gun buy-back sponsored by the Allentown Health Department.
Among the speakers was the Allentown police chief.
Using the list provided by the Allentown Health Bureau of police departments in Lehigh and Northampton counties I began contacting the chief's of police during the last week of June.
wayne.hazard.org /2ndAmend/PAPolicePoll.html   (4393 words)

  
 Allentown News
Of The Morning Call The president of the Allentown chapter of the NAACP challenged the city's independent mayoral candidate to prove that he is not a racist during a far-ranging debate in center city Thursday...
ALLENTOWN, PA A Northampton County man has been sentenced to at least two years in prison for firebombing a home where six people were sleeping.
ALLENTOWN, PA The owner of Dorney Park in Allentown and six other amusement parks says it's considering whether to buy its rival, Six Flags.
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 Allentown,_Pennsylvania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Lodged between two of the largest United States cities, Allentown is 50 miles (80 km) north of Philadelphia, the fourth largest city, and 90 miles (145 km) west of New York City, the largest city.
Public Transit: Allentown has a small bus line known as the LANTA (Lehigh and Northampton Transportation Authority).
Roads: Allentown's road network does not run on any grid system, and it tends to be very confusing for out-of-town motorists.
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 Philip J. Tighe, DDS, MS, Orthodontist Allentown, PA
Philip J. Tighe is a native of Allentown, Pennsylvania and is proud to be a descendant of ancestors living in the Lehigh Valley for over five generations.
Tighe is a board certified orthodontist who has been in the private practice of orthodontics in Allentown for over 25 years.
He is a member of the Alumni Board of Temple University School of Dentistry and was recently honored by the Dean as a "distinguished Alumni." He is on the staff of Lehigh Valley Hospital Center.
www.tigheortho.com   (278 words)

  
 Allentown Apartments and Homes for Rent: Allentown Apartment Rentals from Rent.com
To do a general search of Allentown, simply tell us what you're looking for and when you'd like to move and we'll show you all of our relevant apartment listings.
Every one of our apartment listings in Allentown includes a way for you to find out more about the businesses, schools, and services in the area.
To view all of our apartment listings in Allentown, we ask that you provide your email address and create a password in order to create your free Rent.com account.
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 PCA | Where We Are | Allentown
PCA Allentown is a full-service supplier of corrugated shipping containers and packaging material.
With our broad range of packaging solutions and products, we are able to meet any request faster than any competitor in the market.
PCA Allentown is ready to get the job done.
www.packagingcorp.com /where_allentown.html   (268 words)

  
 "Allentown Real Estate with Ginny Voros, GRI, CRS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
It is the fourth-largest metro area in the state of Pennsylvania and a major hub for East Coast commerce.
Our trio of cities includes Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton which are located in Lehigh and Northampton counties.
The Allentown Symphony, the State Theatre and the Allentown Art Museum all work hard to bring a variety of wonderful entertainment, exhibits and productions to the area.
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 AllRefer.com - Allentown, United States (U.S. Political Geography) - Encyclopedia
Iron, cement, and mining, the city's traditional industrial mainstays, have given way to printing and publishing and the manufacture of food, metal, and leather products, chemicals, electrical and medical equipment, and furniture.
In the city are Muhlenberg College, Cedar Crest College, Allentown College of St. Francis de Sales, United Wesleyan College, and a campus of Pennsylvania State Univ. Allentown was founded in 1762 by William Allen, chief justice of Pennsylvania, and was settled largely by German religious groups.
First known as Northampton, it was renamed Allentown c.1836.
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 Allentown
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 Photographers in Allentown Pa - Allentown Photographers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Allentown Photographers, Allentown Photojournalists for Allentown Weddings, Mitzvahs, Corporate Events and more in Allentown, Pa Allentown Photographers, Photography in Allentown Pa Pa local pages
Senior Photographer in the Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton Area with 35 years experience in Wedding Photography.
, Allentown, PA - Carter LeBlanc Photography - I tend to take a photojournalistic or "fly on the wall" approach for parts of the ceremony, thus allowing candid events to unfold naturally.
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 Allentown Arts Festival
The Allentown Art Festival was founded in 1957 by a group of business owners, residents, working artists and craftspersons in the area of Buffalo known as Allentown.
From a modest first event featuring a handful of local exhibitors, the Festival, now organized by the Allentown Village Society, has grown into one of the country's largest and most respected outdoor art and crafts shows.
Earning the moniker "Buffalo's Rite of Spring," the Festival is held every year on the second full weekend in June in the streets of what has now become the Allentown Historic Preservation District.
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 Allentown Pennsylvania Hotels ... Jake.com
Hilton Garden Inn Allentown Airport Hotel is Under 1 Mile from Lehigh Valley International Airport.
Allentown Howard Johnson Inn and Suites is located off Exit 16 on I-78 across from Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom.
Allentown, PA Come To the Quality Inn, Allentown Pa and Experience Our Blend of Professional Yet Personable Service.
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 ALLENTOWN
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From points West: Take I-78 East to Lehigh Valley, exit onto Rt 22 East, proceed to Allentown and take the 15th St Exit.
Visitors traveling south or north on Route 309 to Allentown should Exit at Tilghman St. Take Tilghman St East into Allentown (about 2.7 miles) to 19th St. and proceed 2 blocks to the fairgrounds.
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 Lehigh River Canal Path at Allentown   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Starting at the Canal Park in Allentown, one rides on a nice gravel surfaced path on a slight downhill grade towards Bethlehem.
Between Allentown and Bethlehem you will likely see many railcars moving along on the opposite side of the canal.
This is the bridge on Hamilton Street in downtown Allentown that crosses the Lehigh River.
www.usboomers.com /lehigh_river_canal_path.htm   (731 words)

  
 Allentown Newspaper Online Guide for Pennsylvania   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Allentown, is the largest city in the agricultural and industrial Lehigh Valley.
We also provide links to other directories on the Internet and we are developing a mapping solution for the outdoors.
Newspaper: Allentown Pennsylvania Online Guide thanks you for using us for needs.
www.a-zonline.com /Newspapers/Pennsylvania/Allentown.htm   (211 words)

  
 Allentown   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
Welcome to the 2003-2004 season of the Allentown YMCA and YWCA Thresher Sharks (AYTS) Swim Team.
The Thresher Sharks swim from September through April, and participate in dual meet competitions in the "C ' North Division" for Girls, and the "C Division" for Boys in the Penn-Del League.
left; and the Allentown Y facility just beyond the intersection on your left;
www.penndelswim.org /allentown.htm   (464 words)

  
 Allentown lawyers - Attorney Locate
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 Allentown, Pennsylvania Detailed Profile - travel and real estate info, jobs, hotels, hospitals, weather, schools, ...
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