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Hazleton

Hazleton. Originally called Hazel Schwamp Sugarloaf Massacre played a role in the settle of Hazleton incorporated as a borough on January 5, 1857. December 4, 1891 a city intended name - "Hazelton" ;

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Hazleton

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  1. Hazleton

  2. Originally called Hazel Schwamp • Sugarloaf Massacre played a role in the settle of Hazleton • incorporated as a borough on January 5, 1857

  3. December 4, 1891 a city • intended name - "Hazelton" ; • clerk misspelled the name during incorporation, and the name "Hazleton" has been used ever since. • 2nd city to have electricity

  4. 1st industry-logging; owned by Jacob Drumheller • 1st house –Hazleton House (Vine & Broad St) • Coal discovered in 1826???-Anthracite • 1st miner-Nathan Beach • 1st nationality-German

  5. 3 major mine owners- Ario Pardee, Nathan Coxe, George Markle • If you walked into a town painted completely red owned by Ario Pardee • Pea Green- George Markle

  6. Ario Pardee • Considered father of Hazleton • The area’s premier coal baron • Owner of Hazleton Coal Co.

  7. Ario Pardee

  8. built the first school where Hazleton City Hall is now located. • built the first church in Hazleton located at Church and Broad Streets. • The Pardee mansion was built between Church and Laurel Streets.

  9. Pioneer Fire House

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