Uncle Jerry and the Great Allentown Fair
Posted by Simonee deFuccio on Jun 19, 2015 in | Comments Off on Uncle Jerry and the Great Allentown Fair Described as an “enterprising Pennsylvania Dutchman” by Governor Samuel Whitaker Pennypacker, the Honorable Jeremiah Roth (1833–1907) was best known as the father of the Great Allentown Fair. Though he was not a founding member of the fair, “Uncle Jerry,” as most people affectionately called him, worked tirelessly during the 23 years he was at its helm to ensure its success and promote its...read more