Bethlehem in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Bell House
First Seminary for Girls
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009
1. Bell House Marker
An early Germanic type of building; erected in 1745. Used first as the Family House. Girls' School, 1749. Bell, still in use, was cast in Bethlehem. Turret had first town clock, 1746. Weathervane is the church seal in metal.
First Seminary
for Girls
Erected A.D. 1745.
Used as a
School,
1746 - 1791.
Erected 1953 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Education • Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells, and the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1745.
Location. 40° 37.13′ N, 75° 22.844′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Marker is on Church Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is about 150 feet east of Central Moravian Church. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sisters' House (a few steps from this marker); Gemeinhaus (within shouting distance of this marker); Gemein Haus (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Old Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Central Moravian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); John Frederick Wolle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Restoration of the Nain-Schober House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethlehem.
Regarding Bell House. The Bell House is a private residence adjacent to the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem.
Also see . . .
1. Moravian Museum of Bethlehem. (Submitted on February 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Early History of Bethlehem. (Submitted on February 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Moravian College Campus Buildings. (Submitted on February 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009
2. First Seminary for Girls Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009
3. Bell House Marker
Marker near the snow-covered courtyard. The Moravian Museum of Bethlehem is in the white building (Gemeinhaus) behind (west) of the marker.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009
4. Bell House
Also known as the First Seminary for Girls.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009
5. Bell House
Also known as the First Seminary for Girls.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009
6. Bell House Belfry
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2009
7. Bell House North Facade (Rear)
Larger belfry is on Central Moravian Church. Looking WSW.
circa 1920
8. Bell House, Erected 1745 Bethlehem, Pa.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,249 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on February 3, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 2, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 8. submitted on December 14, 2014.
