John E. Berninger
John Emil Berninger, born December 13, 1896, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, was a painter known for his realist-impressionist depictions of the Lehigh Valley. Educated at Sacred Heart Parochial School, he taught at the Kline-Baum School and served as the first curator of the Allentown Art Museum. A partner in the Wuchter and Berninger jewelry store, he often displayed his artwork in its windows. His paintings captured local landmarks, contributing to Pennsylvania’s regional art identity. Berninger died on July 16, 1981, in Allentown.
Gehman, Geoff. "An Allentown Favorite: Berninger Lovingly Painted His Native Valley for Six Decades." The Morning Call, 19 Sept. 2004, https://www.mcall.com/2004/09/19/an-allentown-favorite-berninger-lovingly-painted-his-native-valley-for-six-decades/. Accessed 2 May 2025.
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