Allentown,
Pennsylvania lays within Lehigh County. This city was founded by William Allen
in 1762. He originally named the city Northamptontown. Allentown was the secret
hiding place of the Liberty Bell during 1777.
Billy Joel sang
about Allentown, Pennsylvania. This city is also home to the Lehigh Valley
International Airport.
Other famous people
associated with Allentown are Peter Gruner, Lee Ioacocca, Keith Jarrett, Michael
Johns, John Kline and Christine Taylor.
Allentown annually
celebrates Traditional Indian Art, Sportsfest, Halloween Parade, Winter Carnival
and Mayfair Festival of Arts. In addition, Allentown enjoys the Annual Dollhouse
and Miniature Show and Sale, Winter Tales, African American Printmaking,
Candlelight Music for Lovers, The Great Allentown Fair, Autmn Fesst and the
Fourth of July Fireworks.
