Allentown Preservation

07/29/2026

Check out this awesome series beginning tonight! Not only does this help preserve historic craftsmanship in our communities, it’s an great way to learn about affordable (and durable) ways to fix your windows.

The first lecture of our Window Wednesday series is tonight!

If you plan on attending, here are a few details:

Parking

Free off-street parking is available in the parking lot across Hamilton Street from Christ Lutheran Church.
Entrance

The presentation will be held in the Christ Church School portion of the building.

Please use the entrance to the right of the church's main Hamilton Street doors. You'll see "Christ Church School" above the entrance.

We hope to see you there!

07/06/2026

Our friends over at West Park and West Walnut suffered damage during the freak storm on the night of the 4th. For those interested in helping, the West Park Civic Association has more information on this post.

05/17/2026

This Old Fairgrounds house is the happy recipient of salvage taken from a house that was built in the vicinity of the current Fairgrounds, as both neighborhoods were being built contemporaneously. We’re really proud of this one, as the glass was framed and reglazed by our volunteers and it replaces an improperly installed vinyl replacement window. Scott Bush did a fantastic job trimming it out and putting it in!

05/13/2026

Thanks for the mention! Looking forward to how this turns out!

05/01/2026

This 1880s doorframe on Turner Street in Old Allentown has been restored to its original historic appearance with salvage from our inventory! Many thanks to all those involved who made this a reality, and keep an eye on our page for more examples like this in the future!

02/09/2026

Just over a hundred years ago, the Lehigh Valley Motor News discusses a vital piece of infrastructure we take for granted. Klotz’s proposal became a reality a mere three years later.

02/02/2026

Well, it’s Groundhog Day. Again!