Lorenzo L. Langstroth

LORENZO L. LANGSTROTH
(1810 -1895 )
Born here, Langstroth
revolutionized the bee-
keeping industry with
his 1852 patented move-
able 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.
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