Hellertown in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Dr. Henry Detwiller Building
Historic Building
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2020
1. Dr. Henry Detwiller Building Marker
Dr. Henry Detwiller
First homeopathic physician in Penna. 1852
the home was acquired by Dr. Wm. P. Detwiller,
son of the original owner. The home was
altered to become the Central Hotel, 1907
Dr. Henry D. Heller acquired the property in 1939.
After extensive restorations the building
was dedicated as Borough Hall on July 4, 1942.
Erected 1984 by Hellertown Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1942.
Location. 40° 34.774′ N, 75° 20.443′ W. Marker is in Hellertown, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Marker is on Main Street (Pennsylvania Route 412) south of Easton Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 685 Main Street, Hellertown PA 18055, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Detwiller Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Laubach Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Reverend Samuel Hess House (approx. 0.4 miles away); 173 Main Street (approx. 0.4 miles away); Joseph J. Beyer
this page online
Also see . . .
1. The History of the Borough of Hellertown. (Submitted on November 3, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Borough of Hellertown PA. (Submitted on November 3, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2020
2. Municipal Building Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2020
3. Dr. Henry Detwiller Building and Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 3, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
