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For anyone in the Lehigh Valley < on 5/29/2014 8:15 AM > | Reply with Quote
A nice place to spend an afternoon. Archibald Johnston was VP of Bethlehem Steel and the first mayor of Bethlehem. His efforts united North and South Bethlehem as a single entity, and his estate and mansion have since become a city park and conservation area. Efforts are ongoing to restore the mansion to its former glory.
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Re: For anyone in the Lehigh Valley < Reply # 3 on 5/30/2014 12:42 AM > | Reply with Quote
Fuckin' killer, bro!
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Re: For anyone in the Lehigh Valley < Reply # 4 on 5/30/2014 5:03 AM > | Reply with Quote
Posted by sleeperspirit I was over here a few months ago with my kids, I want to go back and try for some interiors!
I'd love to see what the interior of the mansion looks like, I'm sure it's awesome. Either way the property is beautiful though, and is a great place to kill an hour or two strolling around.
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Re: For anyone in the Lehigh Valley < Reply # 12 on 6/13/2014 7:45 PM > | Reply with Quote
Twas a hot and humid day. These are also from my phone, so that probably explains it.
Here's a quick description of the interior, accompanied by a couple pictures. This is also the site of the organization looking to raise the funds to restore the mansion and continue to maintain the entire estate.
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Re: For anyone in the Lehigh Valley < Reply # 13 on 6/13/2014 7:49 PM > | Reply with Quote
For anyone not familiar, Spillman Farmer, the modern day incarnation of the architecture firm that designed the mansion, is the same firm that designed the entire Steel Stacks complex and a good bit of the other redevelopment going on at Bethlehem Steel, which kinda brings the whole thing full circle.
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Re: For anyone in the Lehigh Valley < Reply # 14 on 7/4/2014 11:06 AM > | Reply with Quote
skdkgjsklj! I was just here with my fiance Didn't have my camera with me but it's a great spot. Anyone debating it should make their way out, for sure.