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photos Rolla-long Travelers Stagecoach service was first introduced in America in 1774 between Boston and New York. Early coaches were closed carriages hung on leather straps with the driver on an elevated seat in the front of the carriage guiding the team of horses. Stagecoaches traveled on regular routes, stopping at set points, or stages, to change horses and allow passengers to eat. The stagecoach, among other ways of travel, played an important part in our growth. 4875 MacArthur Road Whitehall --------------------------- After days of digging, Edwin Drake discovered the first oil well in Titusville, Pennsylvania, which resulted in the opening of a new industry. Atlantic Oil and Heating Company makes full use of our natural resources by supplying our homes wIth needed oil at reasonable prices. ATLANTIC OIL and HEATING 1634 MacArthur Road Whitehall ----------------------------- MAKOVSKY TRUCKING 5202 Spring Mill Road Cementon When settlers first attempted to tavel in Pennsylvania, the going was rough because of the lack of good roads. The King's Highway was the first road within the present boundary of Lehigh County. Completed in 1736 it was 52 feet wide and extended from Goshenhoppen to Trexlertown. Another road was constructed from the King's Highway on an Indian trail. For over a hundred years the old Bethlehem Road was used. ------------------------------ In 1796, the Werley House, as it was originally called, began serving the delicious food it's still famous for today. Now known as the Egypt Hotel, the building was erected by Jacob Steckel and is presently owned by Frank Groller. The Werley House was one of the earlier hotels in Egypt and Whitehall Township where quality service was and is maintained. EGYPT HOTEL 4505 Main Street Egypt H - 10

A collection of maps of the towns and boroughs of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The volume also contains historical and geological information, drawings of historical landmarks, as well as biographies of important citizens of that time. This volume is a reprint, with index. Originally published: Condit, Ohio : J.A. Caldwell, 1878.