Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District, Bethlehem

Name: Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District
Address: Bethlehem, United States

#46 among attractions in Bethlehem

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Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District

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Facts and practical information

The Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District encompasses a complex of the oldest surviving buildings in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The National Historic Landmark District is a subset of the larger Central Bethlehem Historic District which is specifically focused on the early buildings constructed by the Moravians who settled the city in the 18th century. The district was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2012 for its unique assemblage of communal religious buildings and history. In 2016 it was named to the U.S. Tentative List for nomination to the World Heritage List. ()

Area: 14.7 acres (0.023 mi²)Coordinates: 40°37'6"N, 75°22'56"W

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Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Moravian Museum, Moravian Book Shop, National Museum of Industrial History, Burnside Plantation.

~460 ftNE
Museum
Moravian Museum, Bethlehem
3 min walk • The Moravian Museum of Bethlehem, also known as the 1741 Gemeinhaus and the Lewis David de Schweinitz Residence, is a historic house museum at 66 West Church Street in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
~520 ftN
Shopping, Bookshop
Moravian Book Shop, Bethlehem
3 min walk • Moravian Book Shop is a book store based in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. 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. The Moravian Book Shop, as of June 2018, is also home to the Moravian College student bookstore.
0.7 miSE
Museum, History museum
National Museum of Industrial History, Bethlehem
18 min walk • The National Museum of Industrial History, housed in the former facility of Bethlehem Steel, is a museum affiliated with the Smithsonian Institution that seeks to preserve, educate, and display the industrial history of the nation. It holds a collection of artifacts from the textile, steel and iron, and propane gas industries.
1 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Burnside Plantation, Bethlehem
25 min walk • The Burnside Plantation is a 6.5-acre plantation in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. It is also known as the James Burnside Plantation and Lerch Farm. The plantation is located 0.2 miles southeast of the intersection with Eaton Road, on Schoenersville Road.
~610 ftN
Neighbourhood, Park, Historic walking areas
Colonial Industrial Quarter, Bethlehem
3 min walk • The Colonial Industrial Quarter of Bethlehem, PA is considered America's earliest industrial park.
~1170 ftSW
Bridge
Hill to Hill Bridge, Bethlehem
6 min walk • The Hill to Hill Bridge is a road crossing of the Lehigh River linking the south and north sides of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Completed in 1924, the bridge carries Pennsylvania Route 378 from Wyandotte Street on the city's south side to a series of ramps and viaducts on the north side.
0.8 miS
Spiritual, Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Packer Memorial Chapel, Bethlehem
20 min walk • Packer Memorial Chapel is a historic church on the campus of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States.
0.9 miSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
Zoellner Arts Center, Bethlehem
23 min walk • Zoellner Arts Center is an arts center located on the campus of Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It opened in 1997, having been endowed by a $6 million gift from Robert Zoellner and his wife Victoria.
~1580 ftSE
Bridge
Philip J. Fahy Memorial Bridge, Bethlehem
8 min walk • The Philip J. Fahy Memorial Bridge is a bridge that crosses the Lehigh River in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is locally known as The Fahy Bridge, The Fahy, or The New Street Bridge. It carries New Street in the city of Bethlehem across the river.
1.1 miNW
Tower
Martin Tower, Bethlehem
29 min walk • Martin Tower was a 21-story, 101.2 m building at 1170 8th Avenue in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It was the tallest building in both Bethlehem and the greater Lehigh Valley, 8 ft taller than the PPL Building in Allentown.
0.4 miS
40°36'44"N • 75°22'47"W
Banana Factory, Bethlehem
12 min walk • Museum, Shopping, Art gallery

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Central Bethlehem Historic District, Bethlehem (1 min walk), Lewis David de Schweinitz Residence, Bethlehem (2 min walk), Moravian Museum, Bethlehem (3 min walk), Colonial Industrial Quarter, Bethlehem (3 min walk).

How to get to Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District:

Bus

South Bethlehem Bus Terminal (14 min walk)