Lorenzo L. Langstroth (1810-1895)
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N 39° 56.881 W 075° 08.549
18S E 487828 N 4421997
Born here, Langstroth revolutionized the beekeeping industry with his 1852 patented moveable frame hive and his manual, The Hive and the Honey-Bee.
Waymark Code: WM12EXA
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 05/12/2020
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Lorenzo L. Langstroth (1810-1895)- Born here, Langstroth revolutionized the beekeeping industry with his 1852 patented moveable frame hive and his manual, The Hive and the Honey-Bee. Both remain in use today. His innovations advanced beekeeping, pollination, and honey production worldwide.
Marker Name: Lorenzo L. Langstroth (1810-1895)
County: Philadelphia
Date Dedicated: 09/10/2010
Marker Type: City
Location: 106 S Front St., Phila.
Category: Business & Industry, Invention, Science & Medicine, Writers
Website: Not listed
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