Walnutport in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Pennsylvania House Slate Exchange Hotel
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 6, 2015
1. Pennsylvania House Slate Exchange Hotel Marker
Inscription.
Pennsylvania House Slate Exchange Hotel. . The Pennsylvania House and Slate Exchange Hotels provided lodging for railroad passengers and travelers on the Lehigh Canal. Phaon Bittner and Daniel Muse constructed the Pennsylvania House in 1868. After purchasing Muse’s interests, Bittner ran the hotel until 1894 when his son Erwin took over the business. William Kuntz and his sons built, owned and operated the Slate Exchange Hotel. Prior to world war two the hotel was converted into apartments. The building was razed in 1977 to allow for the construction of the Diamond Fire Company Social Hall.
The Pennsylvania House and Slate Exchange Hotels provided lodging for railroad passengers and travelers on the Lehigh Canal. Phaon Bittner and Daniel Muse constructed the Pennsylvania House in 1868. After purchasing Muse’s interests, Bittner ran the hotel until 1894 when his son Erwin took over the business. William Kuntz and his sons built, owned and operated the Slate Exchange Hotel. Prior to WWII the hotel was converted into apartments. The building was razed in 1977 to allow for the construction of the Diamond Fire Company Social Hall.
Erected 2008 by Northern Lehigh Future Focus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lehigh Canal series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 40° 45.233′ N, 75° 35.974′ W. Marker is in Walnutport, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Marker is on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Walnutport PA 18088, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Walnutport (a few steps from this marker); Diamond Fire Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Anchor Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lehigh Canal
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Photographed By Don Morfe, July 6, 2015
2. Pennsylvania House Slate Exchange Hotel Marker
Current building at that location
Photographed By Don Morfe, July 6, 2015
3. Pennsylvania House Slate Exchange Hotel Marker
Current building at that location-wide angle photo.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 590 times since then and 80 times this year. Last updated on April 3, 2023, by Laura Klotz of Northampton, Pennsylvania. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2015, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.