"Every trans male I tend to meet picks Toby for some reason," commented one social-media user on the viral post.

Lehigh Valley native Kate Kareha is exploring the magic of the iconic Hess's Department Store in a new podcast. "I am so curious about the staying power of Hess's," said Kareha.

But these were the shops which knitted our wonderful town together and provided food, clothing and every day essentials. They are striking pictures which show how the shops and streets have changed.