Society Hill in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Lorenzo L. Langstroth

(1810-1895)

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 16, 2015

1. Lorenzo L. Langstroth Marker

Inscription. Born here, Langstroth revolutionized the beekeeping industry with his 1852 patented moveable frame hive and his manual, The Hive and the Honey-Bee. Both remain in use today. His innovations advanced beekeeping, pollination, and honey production worldwide.

Erected 2010 by Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 39° 56.881′ N, 75° 8.549′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Society Hill. Marker is on S. Front Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 106 S Front St, Philadelphia PA 19106, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ireland's Past - A Prelude to Disaster (a few steps from this marker); The Potato Blight - Its Origin (within shouting distance of this marker); An Gorta Mór - Ireland's Great Hunger (within shouting distance of this marker); Starvation (within shouting distance of this marker); The Irish Memorial / Leacht Cuimhneacháin na nGael

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Arrival and Reception (within shouting distance of this marker); Anthony Morris (within shouting distance of this marker); Passage and Emigration (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Photographed By Don Morfe, May 16, 2015

2. Lorenzo L. Langstroth Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 19, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 390 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 19, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.