Bangor in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Home Week
Heritage Mural
— — The Slate Belt, Pennsylvania... Where the Past Has Presence. — —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2021
1. Old Home Week Marker
Sources include period photos from the Slate Belt Heritage Center, citizens of Bangor, and clothing from the collection of Janet Wilson.
1. The Muralist, James Gloria
2. Mary Steckel, c. 1900, Owner, Steckel's Jewelry Store
3. Hugh Thomas Morris, 1890-1980, Slate Quarry/Slate Dresser
4. Lottie Alda Morris, 1892-1957, Clothing Factory/Quality Inspector
5. "Miss Emma" Miller, c. 2012
6 & 7. John & Mary Dingle, c. 1908
8. Richard Benjamin Jones, Postal Worker
9. Benjamin Ivor Jones, Pharmacist
10. Boy Scouts, c. 1912
11. Bones the Dog, c. 2012
12. Gertrude Mary Smith Boddie, c. 1912
First African-American Graduate of ESU
13. Denny Carrig, Friend of the Muralist
14. Tommy Lewis, Chief of Police, 1912
15. The Mazza Building, c. 1912
16. Oreo, The Muralist's Cat
17. The Houck Building, c. 1912
18. Period clothes from the collection of Janet Wilson
19. Merchants Bank, now Bangor Public Library, c. 1900
20. The Bowers Building, c. 1900
21. William Bowers, Merchant
Erected 2012 by The Heritage Mural Education
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 40° 51.959′ N, 75° 12.299′ W. Marker is in Bangor, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Marker is on Broadway east of Murray Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 Broadway, Bangor PA 18013, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Homefront (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert M. Jones (within shouting distance of this marker); Steinmetz Memorial Library (within shouting distance of this marker); The Century House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Slate Industry (about 500 feet away); Bethel Welsh Congregational Church Memorial (about 600 feet away); Civil War Memorial (about 600 feet away); Mennonite Church (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bangor.
Also see . . . Beautify Bangor Mural Project. (Submitted on September 21, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2021
2. Old Home Week Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2021
3. Old Home Week Mural and Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on September 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 21, 2021, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
