Bethlehem in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
John Fritz
(1822-1913)
Photographed by PaulwC3, December 7, 2014
1. John Fritz Marker
The famed mechanical engineer was superintendent of Johnstown's Cambria Iron Works, 1854-60, & Bethlehem Iron Company, 1860-92. Pioneered in production of rails and armor plate. A Lehigh trustee, he endowed the engineering laboratory here.
Erected 1992 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list.
Location. 40° 36.496′ N, 75° 22.594′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. It is on East Packer Avenue 0.2 miles east of Brodhead Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 412), on the right when traveling east. The marker stands in front of the Fritz Engineering Laboratory on the Lehigh University campus. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bethlehem PA 18015, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lehigh-Lafayette Football Game (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Catherine Drinker Bowen (approx. 0.2 miles away); Eugene Gifford Grace (approx. Ό mile away); Samuel Wetherill (approx. 0.3 miles away); Steelworkers Memorial Park (approx. 0.3 miles away); Henry Noll (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bethlehem Steel Plant (approx. 0.4 miles away); Edwin L. Drake (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethlehem.
Also see . . .
1. John Fritz. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 10, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. John Fritz and His Legacy. Lehigh University website entry (Submitted on March 10, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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2. John Fritz
Photographed by PaulwC3, December 7, 2014
3. Wide view of the John Fritz Marker
Photographed by PaulwC3, December 7, 2014
4. The Fritz Engineering Laboratory (1910 & 1955)
The seven-story 1955 addition towers over the original Lab seen to the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 694 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 22, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 2. submitted on March 10, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on December 23, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
