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Main Street, JimThorpe- formerly Mauch Chunk - PA

These are photos of Jim Thorpe, PA. A town, formerly called Mauch Chunk that renamed itself to honor the Olympian. This town not only renamed itself, the town re-thought its' image and its' future. They got on board with the "Main Street" program and brought new life to their downtown area.



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Main Street, JimThorpe- formerly Mauch Chunk - PA
JimThorpe- formerly Mauch Chunk - PA. Train Station

When I visited in the 1992, I was stunned to see the similarities bewtween Jim Thorpe and Norwich CT. The architecture, the topography, the cultural, economic and social history were all similar.

JimThorpe- formerly Mauch Chunk - PA. Five and Dime store

Main Street, JimThorpe- formerly Mauch Chunk - PA

Main Street, JimThorpe- formerly Mauch Chunk - PA

Museum in JimThorpe, PA- formerly Mauch Chunk

The difference is that Jim Thorpe's citizens took a "leap of faith" in the Main Street concept and the idea of working together to build a strong downtown with a future. And they succeeded.

Library in JimThorpe, PA - formerly Mauch Chunk

JimThorpe, PA- formerly Mauch Chunk

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The "Amistad" docked in New London Connecticut 2002

From Sail Fest-the Amistad From Sail Fest-the Amistad

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