Historic Preservation

Hegarty’s Blacksmith Shop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1&v=e2D96tWlpKQ&rel=0 The talented blacksmiths of three generations of the Hegarty family dedicated their skills to the betterment of Tamaqua Area busineses and families. Their shop, established…

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Owl Creek Entrance

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1&v=IxP67-0PuaY&rel=0 Residents of Tamaqua’s Owl Creek neighborhood join together to create an exceptional gateway to their community by replacing the gap left behind by the removal…

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The Iron Steps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1&v=Z18RhBjMAj4&rel=0 Donald Serfass, author of “The Iron Steps: Illustrated History of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania” provides a historical sketch explaining how topography guided the development of Tamaqua. The…

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Neil Dougherty House

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo_LD8AWxck&rel=0 Watch this segment to learn the background on the preservation of the former residence of Neil Dougherty. Dougherty was tried and convicted of involvement in the alleged…

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