Here's a press release that I just sent out in regards to the historical plaque program in Alburtis. This project was first starting when I arrived with the BBRP, so it feels nice to have seen the whole thing go through from begining to end! You can also see a picture of the final work.
Alburtis Business Revitalization Program completes successful Historical Plaque project
840 Hamilton Street, Suite 205 – Allentown, PA 18101
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Mike Schlossberg
484-809-1796
Historic Plaque Project emphasizes historical homes in Alburtis’ downtown
Alburtis, PA (February 1) – Michael Schlossberg, Alburtis Business Revitalization Coordinator, has announced the successful completion of the Alburtis Historical Plaque project. The project, first initiated in 2007, has subsidized the costs of Historical Plaques for 17 properties along Main and Franklin Streets in Alburtis. In order to qualify for the signs, the homes must be located within the Main Street District and have been built before 1907.
“This project has been extremely rewarding,” stated Tracey Hartley, project coordinator and chair of the Promotions Committee of the ABRP. Hartley went on to thank the four sponsors of the effort: The Alburtis Historical Society ($250), Norm’s ($100), the Alburtis Animal Hospital ($50) and Canns Bilco Distributors ($50), Due to the sponsorships, these historical signs only cost residents $30. “The goal of our committee is to emphasize the positives of Alburtis. Our historical residences are one of this community’s greatest assets. We wanted to emphasize these homes as much as possible, and the historical plaques gave us the perfect opportunity to do so.”
“Without question, there is strong investment on behalf of the citizens, businesses and government of Alburtis,” said Schlossberg. “The results of this project are very encouraging and further demonstrate the continued investment of the people of Alburtis in their community.” Those interested in purchasing historical signs in the future can contact Michael Schlossberg at 484-809-1796 or MikeS@lehighvalleychamber.org.
840 Hamilton Street, Suite 205 – Allentown, PA 18101
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Mike Schlossberg
484-809-1796
Historic Plaque Project emphasizes historical homes in Alburtis’ downtown
Alburtis, PA (February 1) – Michael Schlossberg, Alburtis Business Revitalization Coordinator, has announced the successful completion of the Alburtis Historical Plaque project. The project, first initiated in 2007, has subsidized the costs of Historical Plaques for 17 properties along Main and Franklin Streets in Alburtis. In order to qualify for the signs, the homes must be located within the Main Street District and have been built before 1907.
“This project has been extremely rewarding,” stated Tracey Hartley, project coordinator and chair of the Promotions Committee of the ABRP. Hartley went on to thank the four sponsors of the effort: The Alburtis Historical Society ($250), Norm’s ($100), the Alburtis Animal Hospital ($50) and Canns Bilco Distributors ($50), Due to the sponsorships, these historical signs only cost residents $30. “The goal of our committee is to emphasize the positives of Alburtis. Our historical residences are one of this community’s greatest assets. We wanted to emphasize these homes as much as possible, and the historical plaques gave us the perfect opportunity to do so.”
“Without question, there is strong investment on behalf of the citizens, businesses and government of Alburtis,” said Schlossberg. “The results of this project are very encouraging and further demonstrate the continued investment of the people of Alburtis in their community.” Those interested in purchasing historical signs in the future can contact Michael Schlossberg at 484-809-1796 or MikeS@lehighvalleychamber.org.
2 comments:
Nice job Mike!!
Good for the Image and Identity of the area as well as possibly expanding/starting a historic district.
AG
Bravo to the Alburtis volunteers. They did a great job of seeing it through. They should be proud.
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