Moravian Architecture and Town Planning

Moravian Architecture and Town Planning
Author: William J. Murtagh
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Total Pages: 168
Release: 1997-01-29
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 0812216377

The industrial city of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, was originally settled in colonial times by Moravians from southeastern Germany. These religious utopians were noted for urban planning. In this large-format, richly illustrated volume, historian William Murtagh compares more than 20 Bethlehem landmarks with other Moravian communities for a fascinating glimpse into a part of America's past.

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Release: 1968
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An Excursion Into Bethlehem & Nazareth, in Pennsylvania, in the Year, 1799

An Excursion Into Bethlehem & Nazareth, in Pennsylvania, in the Year, 1799
Author: John Cosens Ogden
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
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ISBN: 9781020035265

An Excursion into Bethlehem & Nazareth, in Pennsylvania, in the Year 1799 is a charming travelogue by John Cosens Ogden. Originally published in 1877, this book chronicles Ogden's journey to the historic Moravian settlements of Bethlehem and Nazareth, where he discovered a thriving community of craftsmen, farmers, and scholars. With its evocative descriptions of life in 18th-century Pennsylvania and its rich historical detail, An Excursion into Bethlehem & Nazareth is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American culture and society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.