Thursday, January 7, 2010

Pennsylvania


Memories Last A Lifetime
Pennsylvania
Betsy Ross made the first American flag in Philadelphia.

The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia in 1776.

Philadelphia is home to the Liberty Bell.
Originally Bellefonte, a town now with a population of 5,000, was once considered to be Pennsylvania's capital. But Harrisburg was chosen because of the easy navigation on the Susquehanna River.

Nazareth is the home of Martin guitars. Finger picking good since 1833.

The Liberty Tunnel in Pittsburgh opened in 1924. At that time the 5,700 foot facility was the longest artificially ventilated automobile tunnel in the world.

The Rockville Bridge in Harrisburg is the longest stone arch bridge in the world.

Hershey is considered the Chocolate Capital of the United States.

In 1946 Philadelphia became home to the first computer.

Located in the Grape Coast region of Pennsylvania the city of North East has four thriving wineries and is home to the largest Welch's grape processing plant in the country.

Ringing Hill in Lower Pottsgrove Township is named after the "ringing rocks" which were known for the unique ringing sound they made when struck by a hammer.

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This Article was by Michelle At People's Natural Living



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