Landmarks with Leon
New episodes released every Friday
Bethlehem’s City Councilwoman and Vice President Rachel Leon presents Bethlehem, Pennsylvania’s historic landmarks that capture the stories, places, events and innovations which affected the lives of Pennsylvanians throughout the centuries.
Listen weekly to learn why Bethlehem was included as part of a larger transnational listing that made the 26th UNESCO World Heritage site and about the history of more than 100 historic markers.
Latest Episodes
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Rachel Leon continues her discussion with local historian Martha Capwell Fox about one of South Bethlehem's most recognizable landmarks. -
Rachel Leon talks with local historian Martha Capwell Fox about the Cathedral Church of the Nativity on Bethlehem's South Side.
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Rachel Leon gives a glimpse into the South Bethlehem church and its historic bell, which now rings across the area after being restored. -
Rachel Leon looks at the history of Bethlehem's first church for Black residents and the story of Black communities in the area. -
Rachel Leon talks about the man behind the founding of Lehigh University, whose name you can still see on buildings around the campus and Lehigh Valley. -
Rachel Leon sits down with Katie Rymon of the National Museum of Industrial History to explore the origins of the memorial honoring local service members. -
Rachel Leon talks about the Moravian's historic cemetery, located among the Moravian Settlement in downtown Bethlehem. -
Rachel Leon talks about the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Bethlehem and the home that he stayed in while recovering from injury. -
Rachel Leon talks about Elisha Packer Wilbur, his work with the Lehigh Valley Railroad, and his life in South Bethlehem. -
Rachel Leon explores the origins of Bethlehem's Sayre Mansion, which can be traced back to Bethlehem Steel.
