News & Updates
From the President
Summer 2010
Even as we enjoyed the Southside photo contest in April 2010,
we continue planning events and programs to celebrate our 25th
Anniversary, 2010-2011.
Forthcoming events highlighting this milestone year are yet
to be announced. In June, look for the Arcadia publication,
South Bethlehem at local bookstores. We look forward to reading
South Bethlehem's story through this nationally recognized
publication.
Book signings will be covered in the media throughout the
summer. Thanks to Ken Raniere and Karen Samuels for their
perseverance and diligence in meeting their deadline for this
important publication
As the Board bids farewell to Kim Carrell-Smith, Javier Toro
(past president) and Ellen Larmer for their service on the Board
over the past six years, we welcome two new members: David Delp
and Antonio Simao, both Southside residents who are very excited
about their opportunity to serve on the Board.
I want to thank our Board members and officers, past and
present for their service to the south Bethlehem community--and
to all our members who continue supporting our efforts!
Have a great summer, and I look forward to seeing all of you
at the Annual Meeting in September.
Thomas E. Mohr
President
South Bethlehem Historical Society
A.W. Leh book an award-winner
Its been a stellar year for SBHS Southern Exposure
newsletter editor, Kenneth F. Raniere. In May 2010, Ken was
one of six artists honored by the City of Allentown with its
Arts Ovation Award. The Literary Excellence Award was given
for his book, A Living Legacy: The Architecture of A.W.
Leh (2009, Moon Trail Books, $125).
Later this May, A Living Legacy was awarded the 2010
bronze medal—an “IPPY”—for best regional (Mid-Atlantic)
non-fiction book by the Independent Publishers Awards. The
book now proudly carries a bronze sticker on the cover. Ken
was one of 60 winning medalists out of more than 700
regional entries. Books were judged alongside others from
their region on the basis of quality and regional
significance.
A Living Legacy is the first documented account of
the architectural career of South Bethlehem's own Albert
Wolfring Leh (1848-1918). Copies of the book are available
at the Moravian Book Shop or through South Bethlehem
Historical Society. Purchase made through the Society are
tax-exempt and help benefit programs.
For orders and information contact Dana Grubb.
Images of America--South Bethlehem
Just in time for the SBHS 25th Anniversary, the long-awaited
publication, Images of America—South Bethlehem,
(2010, Arcadia Publishing, $21.99) will be available in late
June at the Moravian Bookshop, Barnes & Noble, and
Amazon.com.
In late fall of 2009, authors Kenneth F. Raniere and Karen
M. Samuels selected 200 out of 500 images, and compiled the
book in less than two months to meet the publication
deadline for 2010.
As they say in the dry cleaning business, “we really tried
our best,” but a few errors crept in. Arcadia editors have
accepted these corrections for the second printing:
The caption on page 32, top, should read, “In 1994, the
Palace Theater, located at 206 East Third Street, was
extensively renovated while the façade remained;” and on
page 35, top “An eager congregation in 1922 witnessed the
laying of the cornerstone of St. John Capistrano Hungarian
Roman Catholic Church at East Fourth and Hayes Streets.”
Our Newsletter
Southern Exposure is the quarterly newsletter of the S.B.H.S.
and is sent to all members. Click above to view a sample recent
edition.
Online Registration will be available online
soon.
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Recent Events
April 2010
St. Michael's Cemetery Clean Up
Saturday. April 10, 2009
Spring cleaning at St. Michael's Cemetery commenced on Sat,
April 10, 2010 with the help of 200 volunteers who turned out to
lend a hand at this annual event. Among them: the City of
Bethlehem Streets, Parks and Recycling Depts.; students of
Lehigh University, Holy Infancy and the Bethlehem Area School
District; Evans Street block watch group; Sands-Bethlehem
employee volunteers; Bethlehem police; and South Side Task Force
members. SBHS Board member Kim Carrell-Smith a Lehigh University
history professor and volunteer, observed the progress of Lehigh
student, Kelly Bouchard—who recently researched, photographed
and mapped a large quadrant of the cemetery, which consisted of
about 300 graves sites. She identified the deceased,
investigated where they lived, their occupation and their
ethnicity.
Annual Events
Photography Contest South Side Bethlehem Photography
Contest & Show Celebrates 10th Year in 2010
May 7 - 29, 2010
Categories for the 2010 Contest & Show were: South
Bethlehem's History, People and Architecture. Awards are given
for each division.
more » Ethnic Holiday Trees
 Ethnic trees
are on display during the holiday season from November through
January.
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