Moravian book shop is a book store based in bethlehem, pennsylvania. Congregations with immediate needs should contact iboc directly. Top 10 best used book stores in allentown, pa updated covid. Meter parking we want to make your experience with bethlehem parking authority a positive one, and welcome all your comments, questions and suggestions. Whether you prefer to wander through expansive malls or stroll down charming main streets, youre sure to find the perfect gift. Moravian book shop changing ownership and management. The colony meadery, 905 harrison st, allentown, pa, 18103, united. Moravian church northern province, the previous owner, sold the shop so it could focus.
The moravian book shop on main street, the sun inn on main street, the walnut street parking garage, mechanic street near new street at the exit from the 3rd street parking lot, and christkindlmarkt bethlehem and steel stacks. The livraria bertrand in lisbon, portugal, which has been open since 1732, is the oldest bookstore in the world. Relax and pull into a parking spot on main street the. The moravian book shop will not renew its lease on location on hamilton street in allentown, the store announced friday, making it the latest. Since 1858, sayre mansion has remained in central bethlehem, with modern organizations and institutions having been built around it. Hotels near moravian book shop, bethlehem on tripadvisor. Shopping is a form of entertainment and enjoyment, said dana devito, general manager of the moravian book shop. The 10 closest hotels to moravian book shop tripadvisor. Moravian book shop launches new website and other company news. Free valet parking is now being offered from 1 to 5 p. Moravian book shop is the oldest bookstore in the country, open since 1745. Where to park when visiting the ppl center by kramskorner on september 6, 2014 30 authors note.
Moved to kcmo for a few years and moved back to bethlehem. Broad street, suite 240 bethlehem, pa 18018 office. Daves deli, which has had a presence in the bethlehem area for more than 26 years, on sunday closed its moravian book shop location. Haunted places in the delaware valley in lehigh valley, pa and surrounding areas. View full size expresstimes photo joe gill this part of main street in bethlehem, across from the moravian book shop, was targeted for additional onstreet parking. In some instances, the customer may interact with a.
After less than a year of business in the renovated moravian book shop, daves deli. I could see however where an opportunity might exist for the operators of the moravian book shop to open a second location in allentown that would sell books and music, high end gifts, quality holiday items and. The apothecary found on the museums grounds comprises of medical artifacts dating from its inception in 1745 all the way up to 1951 when it closed down. Founded in 1745, the moravian book shop is the oldest bookstore in america, the. Bob stevens, pastor of zions reformed united church of christ, the liberty bell church in center city allentown, said it best. It was founded in 1745 by the moravian church and lays claim to being the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the united states and the second oldest in the world. O n a recent friday morning, i showed up to moravian book shop a little before the store was to open. In 2008, moravian book shop was one of several main street businesses to help fund a traffic study that resulted in a recommendation for a new parking deck.
The outpost, serving sandwiches, soups, flatbreads and more, was a second stint for owner dave hall, who briefly operated a location at the book shop about 10 years ago. Moravian book shop opening second store in downtown allentown. Today the moravian book shop occupies 14,000 square feet in four contiguous buildings on historic main street, the oldest of which was built in 1871. The moravian book shop will soon be operating under the ownership of moravian college and management of barnes and noble. Moravian book shop bethlehem 2020 all you need to know. Were americas oldest book store, with a full service book dept. Moravian book shop in historic downtown bethlehem, pennsylvania, recently was acquired by moravian college. South new street garage on new, between 3rd and 4th streets. Our gorgeous mansion has a long history tying back to the lehigh valley railroad. The moravian book shop was founded in 1745 when the moravian church. What a beautiful city see more ideas about bethlehem, bethlehem pa and city. They sell mostly books, but also souvenirs and moravian stars, which are popular during the christmas season. Downtown bethlehem association dba manager tammy wendling 74 w. Visit the colony meadery at the moravian book shop in downtown bethlehem.
Moravian book shop will open a second location in allentown. He noted that access problems still exist, as any weekend main street shopper can attest. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Yes 2 garages nearby with free one hour validation, off street meter parking features.
Go treasure hunting at antique markets throughout the region. The moravian book shop was founded in 1745 when the moravian church appointed samuel powell of the churchs crown inn on the south side of the lehigh river to operate a book store. Dont be afraid to join the thousands of guests who have experienced the moravian book shops historic haunts of downtown bethlehem ghost tours. Moravian book shop writes its final chapter lehigh valley regional. Due to the rapidlychanging situation with the coronavirus pandemic, the iboc offices have limited access and shipping will be delayed. A trip to historic bethlehem, pa, isnt complete without a stay at sayre mansion. The moravian college student shuttle has a routine stop right on main street, and parking can be found. New eatery coming to the moravian book shop, another is leaving. Moravian book shop, bethlehem, allentown urbanspoonzomato. Free public parking for christkindlmarkt bethlehem and steelstacks is available adjacent to christkindlmarkt, located at pnc plaza at steelstacks, 645 east first street. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at moravian book shop. Starting in 1745, the moravian book shop is the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the entire nation.
Moravian book shop central bethlehem historic district. Bethlehem offering free valet parking, looking to switch. People are getting stressed out trying to back into parking spots. The 10 closest hotels to moravian book shop, bethlehem. After operating at several locations, the moravian book shop was moved to the churchs publications building near the central. Limited parking for persons with disabilities is also available. The moravian book shop is the oldest continuously running bookstore in the world. Moravian book shop launches new website and other company. Parking authority seeks signage help bethlehem press. In 2015, the store opened its first satellite location in center city allentown as part of the two city center complex. Iboc moravian church in america bookstore welcome to the source for moravian books, histories, educational resources and liturgical. Moravian book shop tenant calls it quits after less than a. The moravian book shop is located in the heart of historic downtown bethlehem at 428 main street among the beautiful downtown shops, restaurants, and across the street from the hotel bethlehem. Christkindlmarkt bethlehem presented by univest financial takes place in four large, heated tents on pnc plaza at steelstacks.
Your guide to the best things to do in historic bethlehem, pa. Moravian book shop in bethlehem, bethlehem, pennsylvania. The moravian bookstore is just one of several interesting and historic places in the beautiful town of bethlehem pa. I am thrilled to be opening my own spot in the moravian book shop and working with the. Parking facilities continue to change downtown with development, as do some of the rules and payment. Moravian book shop to close allentown shop the morning call. Moravian book shop 428 main street bethlehem, pa 18018 driving directions. I love bethlehem and wouldnt want to live anywhere else. Moravian book shop bethlehem, pa 18018 discover lehigh valley. The outpost was a second stint for owner dave hall, who briefly. This 1,204 square foot house sits on a 7,800 square foot lot and features 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. View all hotels near moravian book shop on tripadvisor.
Doug shipps april 12, 2012 my wife is a big reader and enjoys relaxing with a good book she is a nurse and often. The largest employer in the lehigh valley is lehigh valley hospital with almost 8,000 employees mack trucks relocated their headquarters from allentown to greensboro, north carolina in 2009, eliminating over 600 jobs. Randevoo, a popular lehigh valley food truck serving. Allentown is an allamerican city and to this day is such a diverse place both culturally and geographically. Parking authority seeks signage help tuesday, november 5, 2019 by ed courrier special to the bethlehem press in local news. Bethlehem parking authority operation managers jeremy alleshouse and steve fernstrom. Moravian book shop opens secondever location in center. Coffee talk at yofresh allentown thursday, october 26 10. Take a look at some of my favorite place around the beautiful lehigh valley. Give a trophy to those who did the homework on bethlehem. In the heart of this christmas wonder is the moravian book shop at 428. Visit the colony meadery at the moravian book shop in downtown. The business continues to operate its location on stoke park road in hanover.