Cornwall PA History

 Early History Jackson House, once home of the Cornwall Children's Center The history of Cornwall’s Jackson House on Boyd Street is told here , culminating in serving as Bethlehem Steel’s Cornwall Division offices until the 1970s. Cornwall Manor, which began in 1949 was finishing three decades of operation, when it became aware that the vacant structure might be purchased and used as a tavern. Wanting to keep such an operation away from the neighborhood, conservative board members intervened and purchased the property in 1978. They did not have a clear vision for its immediate use, possibly converting it into residential apartments for a growing population. Enter Steve Hassinger Steve Hassinger arrived at Cornwall Manor in late 1978 as Administrator of Health Care Services for then Executive Director Rev. Don Miller. The following year Harrie Schimmel became CEO, replacing Miller (Steve served as his executive vice preside...