Find Other Communities  Region Mid-Atlantic State Pennsylvania Population 72000 Settled 200 to 300 years ago Distance to Philadelphia, PA Within 25 to 50 miles Distance to Airport Within 25 to 50 miles Elevation   Community Type Land Type Climate Amenities Nearby Suburban Area Small Town Valley Lake or River Front Views Moderate Temperature Moderate Humidity other Doctor Hospital Public Grade School Public High School Private Schools College or University Churches Grocery Store Hotels, Motels, Inns or B & Bs Restaurant Department Store Public Library Theatre Golf course Tennis courts Sports facilities   Located in eastern Pennsylvania, within easy reach of all the cultural and urban resources of Philadelphia, lies the small city of Bethlehem, PA. Long known for its rich colonial and industrial history, Bethlehem is now experiencing a bright economic and cultural rennaisance. Since 1741, when a small group of Moravians first settled along the banks of the Lehigh River, Bethlehem has beckoned travelers to experience its hospitable warmth. By the time of the American Revoloution, 36 different trades and industires were represented in Bethlehem, and during the Industrial REvolution, Bethlehem became a center of industry, as the home of the world headquarters of Bethlehem Steel. With the name "Bethlehem" attached to the city, in 1937 the local Chamber of Commerce was struck by the appropriate idea of having Bethlehem be the "Christmas City" for the entire country, and so it has been known ever since. Bethlehem is also the location of Lehigh University, whose 1600-acre campus is affectionatley known as "Old South Mountain." Find Lenders  Find Properties  Find Agents