Bethlehem in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Frederick Frueauff House
1819
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 28, 2024
1. John Frederick Frueauff House Marker
Restored in 1961 through the generosity of Theophil H. Mueller, Alumnus and Trustee
Erected by Moravian University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.
Location. 40° 37.124′ N, 75° 22.897′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. It is on West Church Street west of Heckewelder Place, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 79 W Church St, Bethlehem PA 18018, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Lehigh Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Frederick Wolle (a few steps from this marker); Central Moravian Church (a few steps from this marker); Brethren's House (within shouting distance of this marker); Continental Army Honored Dead (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Moravian Bethlehem Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Gemeinhaus (within shouting distance of this marker); Gemein Haus (within shouting distance of this marker); West Hall (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethlehem.
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1. Two Centuries on Church Street. Most of us know the attractive Federal style red brick home at 79 West Church Street in Bethlehem as the Presidents House or Frueauff House. But these are only two of the names and roles the building has had in its 200-year history. (Nancy Rutman, Moravian University) (Submitted on October 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. President's House Tour | Moravian College. Lea Grigsby, wife of Moravian University President Bryon L. Grigsby, leads a tour of the historic house. (Moravian University, uploaded Oct. 29, 2020) (Submitted on October 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, September 28, 2024
2. John Frederick Frueauff House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
