Inscription
First structure, a grist mill, was built about 1752. Starting 1801, Frederick Biery developed the area commercially; erected several landmark stone buildings. This is the oldest part of Catasauqua (incorporated 1853) which was an early home to the anthracite iron industry.
Location
AddressRace St. (SR 1004) near Front St., Catasauqua
CityCatasauqua
CountyLehigh
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.648480, -75.468650
Sources
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