Exploring Allentown

On Sat. we went to two free events in Allentown. One was the History Expo at the LV Heritage Museum, where we got to try free samples of scrapple mit apple butter, play with some historical toys and games, and see some neat exhibits. We greeted Pip the Mouse who gave my son a free flag. I enjoyed the "Victory Garden" showcase and learned that during WWII housewives planted vegetable gardens because of food rationing. When I told my soulmate that I'd like to start a garden to feed my family, he suggested that we get some cattle too. I think if we could save money on fruits and vegetables then we will be able to pay that little extra for those custom cut steaks at our neighborhood Hersh's Market.

Our next stop was at the free opening of the "America on Wheels Museum." I heard that this project has been in the making for twenty years. It sure looks fabulous. Right next door is an abandoned, crumbling building, which really draws more attention to A-town's blight when contrasted with the shiny new museum. My favorite part of the Museum was the 1957 station wagon exhibit complete with a family of 50's mannequins. When we got upstairs for the "muscle cars" we stopped at the cafe where we saw some live acoustic music and had a $1 coke and ice cream float.

When we left we drove down Front St. and stopped in at Bucky Boyle Park and looked across the river to "Adams Island." We gotta figure out how to get there! I can't believe my hubby has lived here all his life but he did not know how to get to Adams Island. After driving around for a while we finally found the road that led to this weird little pocket of a private island community. NO TRESPASSING the sign says. Is this really Allentown? A private waterfront resort? Wow, there's so much weird stuff down by the riverfront. It really needs to be developed. What is happening with the 175 million dollar "Waterfront" project by those two young developers? Here's a link to the grand plans for the future: http://www.dunntwiggar.com/waterfront.php

I believe the Neuweiler Brewery has been abandoned for like 40 yrs. There's so much potential here, I don't get it.

Photo: Remains of the Neuweiler Brewery

Exploring Allentown

On Sat. we went to two free events in Allentown. One was the History Expo at the LV Heritage Museum, where we got to try free samples of scrapple mit apple butter, play with some historical toys and games, and see some neat exhibits. We greeted Pip the Mouse who gave my son a free flag. I enjoyed the "Victory Garden" showcase and learned that during WWII housewives planted vegetable gardens because of food rationing. When I told my soulmate that I'd like to start a garden to feed my family, he suggested that we get some cattle too. I think if we could save money on fruits and vegetables then we will be able to pay that little extra for those custom cut steaks at our neighborhood Hersh's Market.

Our next stop was at the free opening of the "America on Wheels Museum." I heard that this project has been in the making for twenty years. It sure looks fabulous. Right next door is an abandoned, crumbling building, which really draws more attention to A-town's blight when contrasted with the shiny new museum. My favorite part of the Museum was the 1957 station wagon exhibit complete with a family of 50's mannequins. When we got upstairs for the "muscle cars" we stopped at the cafe where we saw some live acoustic music and had a $1 coke and ice cream float.

When we left we drove down Front St. and stopped in at Bucky Boyle Park and looked across the river to "Adams Island." We gotta figure out how to get there! I can't believe my hubby has lived here all his life but he did not know how to get to Adams Island. After driving around for a while we finally found the road that led to this weird little pocket of a private island community. NO TRESPASSING the sign says. Is this really Allentown? A private waterfront resort? Wow, there's so much weird stuff down by the riverfront. It really needs to be developed. What is happening with the 175 million dollar "Waterfront" project by those two young developers? Here's a link to the grand plans for the future: http://www.dunntwiggar.com/waterfront.php

I believe the Neuweiler Brewery has been abandoned for like 40 yrs. There's so much potential here, I don't get it.

Photo: Remains of the Neuweiler Brewery