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Reinerton in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
 

Les Brown

(1912-2001)

 
 
Les Brown Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 26, 2008
1. Les Brown Marker
Inscription. Born in Reinerton, Les Brown enjoyed a 70-year career in American popular music, conducting his famous "Band of Renown" and helping launch the career of Doris Day with the number one hit Sentimental Journey; long-time bandleader for Bob Hope and Dean Martin.
 
Erected 2006 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicEntertainment. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list.
 
Location. 40° 35.542′ N, 76° 31.867′ W. Marker is in Reinerton, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. Marker is at the intersection of East Grand Avenue (U.S. 209) and Terry Street, on the right when traveling west on East Grand Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1944 East Grand Avenue, Tower City PA 17980, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. War Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Tulpehocken Path (approx. 3.9 miles away); Sattazahn Lutheran Church (approx. 6½ miles away); a different marker also named Tulpehocken Path (approx. 7½ miles away); Union Canal
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(approx. 7.8 miles away); Swatara Gap (approx. 8.1 miles away); Jacob Gunkel's Tavern (approx. 8.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 8.3 miles away).
 
Also see . . .
1. Doris Day and Sentimental Journey Lyrics. The Doris Day recording, released in 1945, became an major hit, particularly with the soldiers overseas at these later stages of World War II. Many feel it appealed to their longing to return home during the demobilization period. (Submitted on August 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.) 

2. Les Brown - Behind the Marker. ExplorePAHistory.com (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.) 

3. Les Brown at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on July 20, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
 
Les Brown Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Craig Swain, July 26, 2008
2. Les Brown Marker
Les Brown Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By John K. Robinson, March 14, 2006
3. Les Brown Marker
Photo of the Les Brown birthplace on the day of the state marker dedication.
Les Brown Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By John K. Robinson, March 14, 2006
4. Les Brown Marker
The dedication program began at dusk with an enthusiastic crowd.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,449 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.   3, 4. submitted on May 8, 2010, by John K. Robinson of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

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