Historic Bishop Street
A Glimpse of Bellefonte’s Past
Explore historic Bishop Street in Bellefonte through photographs from the Fred D. Smith Collection. These images capture familiar landmarks and streetscapes, including the former school on East Bishop Street, St. John Catholic Church, the Undine Fire Company, and views looking east and west from South Allegheny Street.
Of particular historical interest is the 100 block of West Bishop Street. Dr. Peirce Lewis, Professor of Geography at Penn State, described the block as a “municipal treasure” reflecting the character of pre-Civil War Bellefonte.
West Bishop Street — Looking west toward the Academy. This 100 block of West Bishop Street was described by Dr. Peirce Lewis, professor of geography at Penn State, as a “municipal treasure” reflecting pre-Civil War Bellefonte.
School on East Bishop Street — c. 1910. Once the high school, now apartments.
School on East Bishop Street
School on East Bishop Street
St. John Catholic Church
Undine Fire Company — c. 1900
East Bishop Street — Looking east from the corner of Allegheny Street.
West Bishop Street — Earlier view of the same block.