[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 108 (Wednesday, July 6, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1037]
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           IN RECOGNITION OF THE LEHIGHTON 150TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. MATT CARTWRIGHT

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 6, 2016

  Mr. CARTWRIGHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Borough of 
Lehighton as it marks its 150th anniversary. Lehighton was founded in 
1866, and the town celebrated its sesquicentennial for eight days from 
June 25 to July 2. Festivities included a street fair, music, naming 
the Citizen of the Century, and burying a Time Capsule.
  Located on the Lehigh River in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, Lehighton 
was originally established in 1746 as the German Moravian Brethren 
mission station, ``Gnadenhutten.'' In 1755, during the French and 
Indian War, the village was destroyed with only a few of the 
missionaries surviving. Lehighton had several developing industries in 
the 19th Century, such as lace and silk mills, meat packing, and 
foundries. The town was also home to a major repair facility for the 
Lehigh Valley Railroad. The advent of the railroad proved to be an 
economic boost for the town, employing thousands of workers to operate 
and maintain the new system of transportation. By 1900, its population 
had grown to over 4,600, and it reached its peak in 1940 with 6,600 
residents. Today, Lehighton is witnessing a revitalization of its 
downtown as residents find a new appreciation for its central location 
and historic architecture.
  It is an honor to recognize such an important milestone for 
Lehighton; I am proud to represent this historic city. As the town 
celebrates 150 years, I share its pride about its historic past, and I 
look forward to a bright future for all of its residents.

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