Lorenzo L. Langstroth (1810-1895)
Title
Lorenzo L. Langstroth (1810-1895)
Title
Lorenzo L. Langstroth (1810-1895)
Date
2010-09-10
County
Philadelphia
Type
City
Marker Location
106 S Front St., Philadelphia
Marker Text
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.
Files
Citation
“Lorenzo L. Langstroth (1810-1895),” The Land of Penn and Plenty: Bringing History to the Table, accessed April 19, 2024, https://pafoodways.omeka.net/items/show/10.