Welcome to Old Forge, PA -- Pizza Capital of the World!
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unimoggers
N 41° 22.042 W 075° 44.287
18T E 438268 N 4579802
Who would've thought that in northeastern Pennsylvania you'd find the Pizza Capital of the World?
Waymark Code: WM214F
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/18/2007
Views: 111
Nestled in the southwest corner of Lackawanna County, with a population of nearly 9,000, is the amazing town of Old Forge, PA. Incorporated in 1899, the town was a hub of activity during the Anthracite Coal boom decades. The community underwent a transformation to meet the challenge of the post World War II economic downturn in the coal industry and the transfer of the garment industry to other locations around the world.
After many years of dedicated effort, the town has been very successful in transitioning into a highly respected Mecca for Italian Cuisine and has attained the distinction of being regarded as--
THE PIZZA CAPITAL OF THE WORLD.
Over the years, a tradition as sacred as High School Football on Friday nights has resulted in an overwhelming influx of valley residents to partake in the post game ritual of "Let's go to Old Forge for Pizza."
The Pizza makers in Old Forge have the distinction of being the originators of the rectangular shaped Pizza. This feature is so unique that Pizza operators around the world refer to their rectangular shaped baked Pizza as "Old Forge Style Pizza."
Type of community: Town
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More pictures of the sign would be great. Try and take a picture of yourself with it if you can!