A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)
A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, "Downtown Allentown"; while the other side reads, "West Park." (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high. The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown”; while the other side reads, “West Park.” (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

A new gateway arch rises above the 1100 block of Hamilton Street on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Allentown. The arch, part of efforts to spruce up the downtown area, is a little more than 19 feet high.

The arch greets those heading eastbound into the downtown with a sign that reads, “Downtown Allentown,” while the other side reads, “West Park.” It is similar to one erected on Northampton Street in downtown Easton in 2023.

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