Moravian book shop concludes that it now holds the title. The old library bookshop we specialize in used and rare books and prints. So much to see, so well organized and such diversity in literature including current textbooks and articles for university classes. About this seller our store is located at 1419 center street in historic bethlehem, pa. Founded in 1745, the moravian book shop is located in the heart of historic bethlehem, pennsylvania and is not only the oldest bookstore in america, but the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the world. A young woman arrives at the grand ancestral home of her husbands family, hoping to fortify her deteriorating marriage. We specialize in history books with a focus on meeting high academic standards. Today, the moravian book shop operates in the same site on historic main street situated across from historic hotel bethlehem. Were americas oldest book store, with a full service book dept. The old library bookshop 1419 center st bethlehem, pa 18018 phone. Moravian book shop in bethlehem bookstore in bethlehem, pennsylvania. Americas oldest book shop set to be managed by barnes. Enjoy the finest cocktails anywhere during prohibition. Moravian historic district christmas city bethlehem, pa.
It is the oldest bookstore in north america, and second oldest in the world to lisbon, portugals bertrand book store, though that store has not remained in continuous operation. Founded in 1745, the moravian book shop is located in the heart of historic bethlehem, pennsylvania and is the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the. Explore the rich history of historic moravian bethlehem, our newly designated national historic landmark district, one of only eight in pennsylvania and one of only about 200 in the entire united states. Held at the bethlehem ice rink 345 illicks mill rd. Baldwins book barn is the best bookstore in pennsylvania. Patty has 626 books on goodreads, and is currently reading the bookshop of yesterdays by amy meyerson, the escape artist by brad meltzer, and the good sa. At that time, it was a political division of bucks county, pa. Yep, moravian book shop in bethlehem is home to a ghost, a ghost who saved the bookshop from certain doom when an employee left the stove on. The moravian bookstore is just one of several interesting and historic places in the beautiful town of bethlehem pa. We specialize in used and rare books, prints and antiques. Bethlehem, pennslyvania, has a fascinating history that is steeped in tradition.
On main street in downtown bethlehem, youll find the moravian book shop. The livraria bertrand in lisbon, portugal, which has been open since 1732, is the oldest bookstore in the world. Shop the moravian book shop for mens, womens and childrens apparel, gifts, textbooks and more. The founding of the town of bethlehem, pa is one of hope for a group of religious peoples who only sought to find freedom from persecution and exercise their beliefs. Offering live jazz in a warm and inviting 1920s speakeasy. Moravian book shop bethlehem, pa 18018 discover lehigh valley. How americas oldest bookstore has survived across the centuries. Bethlehems moravian book shop is the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the world, and the second oldest bookshop in the world. Pa history, history, art, photography, mystery, fiction. Take a step back in time and follow your curiosity as you explore historic downtown bethlehem and south bethlehem.
History archives page 3 of 4 city of bethlehem city. Perseverance publishing llc is an independent publisher of books. Our mission is to raise funds for the bethlehem area public library and to provide affordable books for the public. In addition, the moravian book shop sells and buys back student textbooks. Bethlehem, pa moravian book shop learn more visitpa. Two airbnb rooms available with 24hour bookshop access. They envisioned bethlehem as an industrial center, a support center for missionaries, and as the headquaters for the moravian church in north america. Best bookstores in pennsylvania independent book stores.
Visiting the oldest bookstore in america and its resident ghost. Very slightly rubbed edges and extremities, a few surface abrasions to cloth, lightly soiled endpapers, spotted spine panel and lightly spotted over portions of front and rear covers minor blemishes. We are now offering a special egift card to the old library bookshop. The moravian book shop in bethlehem, pennsylvania, is still thriving, some 270 years after its founding. Andrew belonsky on the moravian book shop in pennsylvania. The township of bethlehem came into existence in 1746. The moravian book shop was founded in 1745 when the moravian church appointed samuel powell of.
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Were the oldest, continually operated bookstore in the world. With these detailed maps, pictures, and snippets of history, discovering bethlehem on a selfguided tour has never been easier. Large selection of official apparel exclusives flatrate shipping. A history of bethlehem, pennsylvania, 17411892 joseph. 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. The book shop continues to offer its iconic book section that features indie best sellers, trade books, and select books highlighting the history of moravians, bethlehem, bethlehem steel, the lehigh valley and pennsylvania. History of lehigh county pennsylvania by william egle and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Smaller than allentown but larger than easton, bethlehem is the lehigh valleys second most populous city. Order food online at the bookstore speakeasy, bethlehem with tripadvisor. Moravian book shop bethlehem 2020 all you need to know. Situated on main street across from historic hotel bethlehem and just a few doors from central moravian church. Bethlehem township was settled by europeans as early as 1730. Founded in 1745, the moravian book shop is located in the heart of historic bethlehem, pennsylvania and is the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the country. Visit our sale and find out why we are repeatedly called the best book sale in the lehigh valley.
Founded in 1745, the moravian book shop is the oldest bookstore in america, the oldest continuously. Thursday, april 23rd through monday, april 27th, 2020. A dark shadow, in fact, led employees into the kitchen, where they discovered the accident waiting to happen. Moravian book shop is a book store based in bethlehem, pennsylvania. The most important thing is that the moravian book shop and its unique brand of retail, centered on history and culture, will remain an important part of bethlehem. 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. Pennsylvanias fiercely independent booksellers eastern pennsylvania bethlehem. Since 1745, the shop has been seeing to the intellectual needs of the town. Americas oldest book shop will soon be run by americas most familiar. We also host daves deli and the lost tavern brewery. Use our secure check out and have the book shipped to you anywhere in the world. O n a recent friday morning, i showed up to moravian book shop a little before the store was to open. Moravian book shop in historic downtown bethlehem, pennsylvania. With a meticulously curated book selection and a rich history, book lovers.
Bethlehem books literature to feed the imagination. A large general stock, strong in military, history, scholarly and fishinglots of books for the general reader as well as the collector. Historic haunts of downtown bethlehem ghost tours take you on a candlelit journey through bethlehems. It became a part of bucks county in 1737, the year of the famous walking purchase. Founded in 1745, the moravian book shop is the oldest bookstore in america, the. Learn more about our hotels rich history with our history book, detailing the hotels early beginnings to present day chapter by chapter. Established in 1745 on the south side of the lehigh river, the moravian book shop resided in several locations before moving to its current site in the heart of historic downtown bethlehem in 1871.
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