The moravian book shop will not renew the lease on its hamilton street store in allentown, pa. Moravian book shop in bethlehem moravian book shop 428. Founded in 1745, the moravian book shop is located in the heart of historic bethlehem, pennsylvania and is not only the oldest bookstore in america, but the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the world. Bethlehems historic moravian book shop s change of ownership will likely mean the loss of two local businesses, but officials vow the store wont lose its deep roots late friday, moravian. Take a look at some of my favorite place around the beautiful lehigh valley. The moravian book shop in bethlehem is not only the oldest book shop in the country, but it is also quite possibly the oldest continuously running book shop in the world. Moravian book shop to close allentown location shelf. I am thrilled to be opening my own spot in the moravian book shop and working. Chew street, allentown, pa 18104 4846643100 website. Moravian book shop is a book store based in bethlehem, pennsylvania. Moravian book shop changing ownership and management. Due to the rapidlychanging situation with the coronavirus pandemic, the iboc offices have limited access and shipping will be delayed.
Moravian book shop to open in downtown allentown the. Allentown is an allamerican city and to this day is such a diverse place both culturally and geographically. Iboc moravian church in america bookstore welcome to the source for moravian books, histories, educational resources and liturgical. They also offer a full range of events, from book readings, groups, and signings to irish step read more. Moravian stars, artisan ornaments, books, and home decor theres even a deli and a candy counter. May 12, 2017 the moravian book shop will not renew its lease on location on hamilton street in allentown, the store announced friday, making it the latest closing in the revolving retail landscape downtown. Founded in 1745, moravian book shop is said to be the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the world. Founded in 1745, the moravian book shop is located in the heart of historic bethlehem, pennsylvania and is the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the country.
The moravian book shop is the oldest continually operating book store in the world, located in bethlehem, pa. The moravian book shop will not renew its lease on location on hamilton street in allentown, the store announced friday, making it the latest. The moravian book shop was founded in 1745 when the moravian church. We feature our own wide variety of creative craft brews. 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 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. 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.
To find a congregation near you, simply enter your postalzip code and select how far you want your search to go if you dont find a congregation on the first try, increase the search radius. Today, the moravian book shopoperates in thesame site on historic mainstreet situated across from historic hotel bethlehem. 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, is the oldest bookstore in the world. Moravian book shop was an early supporter of downtown allentowns revitalization, and theyve been a great partner, said jill wheeler, vice president of sales and marketing for city center. Bob stevens, pastor of zions reformed united church of christ, the liberty bell church in center city allentown, said it best. Founded in 1745, the moravian book shop offers a wide range of selection of books and music recordings, home d cor items, star ornaments, christmas ornaments and decorations and order gift certificates. O n a recent friday morning, i showed up to moravian book shop a little before the store was to open. Congregations with immediate needs should contact iboc directly. Feb 25, 2016 o n a recent friday morning, i showed up to moravian book shop a little before the store was to open. So much to see, so well organized and such diversity in literature including current textbooks and articles for university classes.
The allentownbased meadery, which opened a location at the book shop in 2015, will continue selling mead near the stores main entrance. New eatery coming to the moravian book shop, another is. Apply to adjunct faculty, operations intern, housekeeper and more. Were americas oldest book store, with a full service book dept. Downtown allentown business leaders and workers welcome moravian book shop to center city. Moravian church in north america congregations can be found in u.
To communicate or ask something with the place, the phone number is 610 3510849 if you dont know how to go moravian book shop click here. As the oldest bookstore in the country and possibly the world, moravian books is not to be missed. As the countrys oldest bookstore, its had since 1745 to curate an amazing selection of stationary, cards, trinkets, christmas items, and more. Moravian book shop opens secondever location in center. View all hotels near moravian book shop on tripadvisor. Founded in 1745, the moravian book shop is located in the heart of historic bethlehem, pennsylvania and is the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the. On the street of hamilton street and street number is 645. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Over the past year, we have continued to evaluate our. Moravian book shop to close allentown location shelf awareness. If the mbs moves out of bethlehem it will fail in the niz. Moravian book shop opens secondever location in center city. Moravian book shop in bethlehem, bethlehem, pennsylvania.
Our local interest section includes local publications about the moravians, bethlehem steel, lehigh valley, and pennsylvania. You can get more information from their website moravianbookshop. Moravian book shop to close allentown shop the morning call. It was opened in 1745 by the moravian church, which has a strong presence in the area, and has been operating ever since, though it has changed location a few times. The oldest book store in america is here in pennsylvania. New eatery coming to the moravian book shop, another is leaving.
Moravian book shop bethlehem, pa 18018 discover lehigh valley. Bethlehems historic moravian book shops change of ownership will likely mean the loss of two local businesses, but officials vow the store wont lose its deep roots late friday, moravian. Moravian is the oldest bookstore in the united states, founded in 1745, and has expanded many. Moravian book shop, bethlehem, allentown urbanspoonzomato. Moravian college students ashley barsamian and tonya ogden browse through some items on display at the moravian book shop during the sidewalk sale in 2000. In fact, any financial difficulty stems from the moravian churchs provincial elders conference pec and the moravian book shops board of directors decision, over the protest of lower management and employees, to take out bad loans to open a location in allentown in 2015. The moravian book shop is closed during the current covid19 crisis and we look forward to reopening soon. Join us at lost tavern brewing in our cozy and quaint hellertown or bethlehem pa brewery locations. Moravian book shop in bethlehem, 428 main st, bethlehem. Moravian book shop is a huge store carrying more than just books. The moravian book shop traces its roots back more than two centuries in bethlehem. Visiting the oldest bookstore in america and its resident.
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. Moravian book shop in bethlehem 428 main st, bethlehem, pennsylvania 18018 rated 4. Customers will not go to allentown to patronize the store. The moravian bookstore is just one of several interesting and historic places in the beautiful town of bethlehem pa. Mar 19, 2016 the moravian book shop in bethlehem is not only the oldest book shop in the country, but it is also quite possibly the oldest continuously running book shop in the world. The moravian book store owners want the city of bedlam to give them tax breaks like the niz does. Haunted places in the delaware valley in lehigh valley, pa and surrounding areas. Moravian book shop in bethlehem moravian book shop 428 main. The greater lehigh valley chamber of commerce mission is to improve the economy and quality of life in the lehigh valley metropolitan area. Situated in the heart of historic downtown bethlehem, step into the many worlds that make up a very unique shopping experience. Moravian book shop 645 hamilton st, allentown, pa 18101. Opened in another, nearby spot in 1745yes, before the signing of.
Search for other book stores in allentown on the real yellow pages. Upcoming book signings spring fever craft and vendor show, merchants square, allentown, pa. Moravian book shop is located in allentown city of pennsylvania state. 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. The moravian book shop will not renew its lease on location on. It will be eaten up by the big book stores and will not survive in allentown. Moravian book shop bethlehem, pa 18018 lehigh valley.
After operating at several locations, the moravian book shop was moved to the churchs publications building near the central. Moravian book shop 428 main st bethlehem, pa pubs mapquest. The book shop carries a wide selection of books including adult and childrens titles. Moravian book shop bethlehem 2020 all you need to know. Sunday, march 15th, 114 moravian book shop, bethlehem, pa. 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. The moravian book shop is the oldest continuously operating bookseller in america.
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