Lower Saucon Township Historical Society
PO Box 176, Hellertown, PA 18055
610-997-8683
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Lower Saucon Township Historical Society PO Box 176, Hellertown, PA 18055 610-997-8683 |
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Welcome to the Home Page for LSTHS |
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did not stand still in Lower Saucon Township and as farms and buildings
passed from owner to owner there were significant changes that took place.
Many early century buildings were
lost or destroyed while others went through alterations or additions.  |
Many of these buildings lost
key parts of their architecture and to rebuild those missing elements has
been a real challenge. In most cases, reconstructions are only accomplished
with early photos or sketches and after hours of architectural research
and archaeological work. Our older buildings are psychologically important reference points in a changing urban environment. These diverse remnants tell us where we came from as a township and as people. They help give Lower Saucon Township its sense of place and identity. And once they are gone, they are gone forever. |
"You can't stop progress," we are told, but we can redefine what "progress" is. It need not mean plundering our past for things bigger and better. As we approach the 21st century, we must make room for the preservation of human values which includes a more intelligent stewardship of the history that is written in the building blocks of our township. Learn more about Lower Saucon on our history page. |
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Here's
some of the things we're doing currently: |
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Country Picnic Celebration
Thursday June 8, 2006 4:30 - 7:30 Rain or Shine at the Lutz Franklin School grounds Join us as we celebrate the completion of major inside renovations at a picnic honoring our benefactors, Ashley Development Corporation and Louis Pektor III by presenting them with a lovely oil painting of the schoolhouse by local artist, Ann E Schlegel. . Please RSVP to Karen Samuels by May 31st by email or at 610-866-9855 |
The LSTHS
is compiling a genealogical file of Lower Saucon families. If you would
like to contribute your family history to our collection, please contact
Barbara Ryan at 610-866-3562. |
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With our
restoration in full swing, our operating expenses have been mounting.
Please consider making a donation to the Lower Saucon Township Historical
Society. It's easy to do using the "Click to Pay" icon at the
right. Any amount would be greatly appreciated. |
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Can
anyone help with this genealogy search? Looking for Conrad & Catherine REICHELY. They had their son, Conrad Jr baptized at Reformed Congregation in Lower Saucon Sept 30, 1784. 1790 Census states there are six children in the family. I am unable to find any baptisms other than Conrad Jr. In 1800 they are in Northumberland Co with eight children. Their son, Christian, married Mary Catherine SLEAR about 1809. Contact Barbara Ryan with any information at 610-838-9982. |
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Lower Saucon Township Historical Society is now registered with www.schoolpop.com. |
Do
you do your shopping online? If so, register at schoolpop.com and sign up to donate a percentage of your shopping to the Lower Saucon Township Historical Society. Signing up is free and easy. What a neat way to shop while not spending one cent more. All profits help restore the Lutz-Franklin Schoolhouse. s There are hundreds of online retailers. For example, Expedia.com, Amazon.com, Best Buy, Lands End, even QVC. Some retailers offer as much as 12% of your purchase price. Remember us the next time you book airfare, hotels, or trips online, send flowers, or shop at any of your favorite stores online, Login to www.schoolpop first. To sign up, go to www.schoolpop.com and choose Lower Saucon Township Historical Society as your designated organization. |
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