Moravian architecture and town planning

Moravian architecture and town planning

by William J. Murtagh

Part of Pennsylvania paperbacks

1967
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The industrial city of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, was originally settled in colonial times by Moravians from southeastern Germany. These religious utopians were noted for urban planning. In this large-format, richly illustrated volume, historian William Murtagh compares more than 20 Bethlehem landmarks with other Moravian communities for a fascinating glimpse into a part of America's past.

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    How does the Moravian approach to town planning reflect their core religious beliefs and utopian vision for a new society?

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    In what ways does the physical layout and architecture of colonial Bethlehem challenge or reinforce your preconceived notions of early American settlements?

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    William Murtagh compares Bethlehem with other Moravian communities; what architectural or design elements do you find most surprising or innovative for the colonial era?

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