Annville in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

"Hot Dog" Frank Aftosmes

1902 — 1994

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2024

1. "Hot Dog" Frank Aftosmes Marker

Inscription.

Frank Aftosmes opened his hot dog shop in Annville in 1928. Throughout his life in the community of Annville, "Hot Dog" Frank became a counselor, resource, friend, and #1 fan for generations
of Lebanon Valley College students.

Grateful friends established this memorial on
October 18, 1997

Erected 1997 by Grateful Friends.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 40° 19.959′ N, 76° 30.873′ W. Marker is in Annville, Pennsylvania, in Lebanon County. Marker and statue are in the Peace Garden, on the Lebanon Valley College campus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Annville PA 17003, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lebanon Valley College Administration Building (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cuewe-Pehelle (about 700 feet away); Max F. Lehman (about 700 feet away); 17 East Main Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mary Jane Hicks (approx. ¼ mile away); Historic Downtown Annville (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Historic Downtown Annville

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(approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Historic Downtown Annville (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Annville.

Also see . . .
1. Hot Dog Frank Day. (Submitted on May 16, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Lebanon Valley College's 'Hot Dog' Frank Day is a tradition to relish (Fox43, 2024). (Submitted on May 16, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

"Hot Dog" Frank Aftosmes Marker and Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2024

2. "Hot Dog" Frank Aftosmes Marker and Statue

"Hot Dog" Frank Aftosmes Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 14, 2024

3. "Hot Dog" Frank Aftosmes Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on May 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 16, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.