1. Hazleton

2. Originally called Hazel Schwamp
Sugarloaf Massacre played a role in the settle of Hazleton
incorporated as a borough on January 5, 1857

3. intended name - "Hazelton" ;
December 4, 1891 a city
intended name - "Hazelton" ;
clerk misspelled the name during incorporation, and the name "Hazleton" has been used ever since.
2nd city to have electricity

4. 1st industry-logging; owned by Jacob Drumheller
1st house –Hazleton House (Vine & Broad St)
Coal discovered in 1826???-Anthracite
1st miner-Nathan Beach
1st nationality-German

5. 3 major mine owners- Ario Pardee, Nathan Coxe, George Markle
If you walked into a town painted completely red owned by Ario Pardee
Pea Green- George Markle

6. Ario Pardee
Considered father of Hazleton
The area’s premier coal baron
Owner of Hazleton Coal Co.

7. Ario Pardee

8. built the first school where Hazleton City Hall is now located.
built the first church in Hazleton located at Church and Broad Streets.
The Pardee mansion was built between Church and Laurel Streets.

9. Pioneer Fire House