Bethlehem Steel, Pennsylvania: Went to Bethlehem Pa. this weekend to the Sands casino and some craft fairs. What I found most fascinating was the old Bethlehem Steel factory. Lots of...

pastagal Loc: NJ

Went to Bethlehem Pa. this weekend to the Sands casino and some craft fairs. What I found most fascinating was the old Bethlehem Steel factory. Lots of history there, many railroad tracks, ships and even parts of the Golden Gate bridge were manufactured there. They are trying to revitalize the area and doing a good job of it. I can't help but think about all the men and woman who walked through there and helped build this country. Hope you find this interesting.

The tree is at the craft fair in the lot next to it

pastagal Loc: NJ

pastagal wrote:

Went to Bethlehem Pa. this weekend to the Sands casino and some craft fairs. What I found most fascinating was the old Bethlehem Steel factory. Lots of history there, many railroad tracks, ships and even parts of the Golden Gate bridge were manufactured there. They are trying to revitalize the area and doing a good job of it. I can't help but think about all the men and woman who walked through there and helped build this country. Hope you find this interesting.

The craft fair

way to casino

amyinsparta Loc: White county, TN

I have a best friend that lives within shouting distance of the Mills. She does a good job winning at the casino also!

Your photos capture the area very well. thanks

Tangoking Loc: Pa.

Hi ,
I have been to the A.O.W Car Museum America On Wheels there its very close to the steel Mill but did not get a chance to see the steel Mill Have taken a tour of Lukens steel Mill Mansions that's in Coatesville Pa. Chester county has Town Tours they are free usually in better weather I live in South Eastern Pa.
Check Chester county for a lot of free concerts and tours West Chester University has many Concerts free also
Thanks for Posting about the steel Mill have to check it out
Very Sincerely, Tangoking on here
Paul

angler Loc: StHelens England

Great interesting set Sue and thanks for sharing.

GWR100 Loc: England

Interesting set Sue, there must be a thousand great pictures in this place, really good set

Geoff

Treepusher Loc: Kingston, Massachusetts

Good series, really shows the age of the mills well. A shame they've been left to go to rust and ruin.

pastagal Loc: NJ

amyinsparta wrote:

I have a best friend that lives within shouting distance of the Mills. She does a good job winning at the casino also!

Your photos capture the area very well. thanks

Thank you amyinsparta! Maybe I should have found your friend, then I would have had better luck in the casino too! :)

pastagal Loc: NJ

Tangoking wrote:

Hi , br I have been to the A.O.W Car Museum Americ... (show quote)

Thanks so much for looking and for all the Info, Paul. They had a tour here also but unfortunately I was pressed for time...perhaps another day!

pastagal Loc: NJ

angler wrote:

Great interesting set Sue and thanks for sharing.

Thank you for looking and commenting, Angler!

pastagal Loc: NJ

GWR100 wrote:

Interesting set Sue, there must be a thousand great pictures in this place, really good set

Geoff

Thank you for commenting, Geoff! I would have loved to get even closer but I was with a group of people and also I am not sure how close they let you get. But I agree, there must be sooo many great pictures in the guts of that factory!!

pastagal Loc: NJ

Treepusher wrote:

Good series, really shows the age of the mills well. A shame they've been left to go to rust and ruin.

I agree Treepusher. I wonder how someone who dedicated their livelihood to that factory feels to see it. I only hope they feel better when they see the atmosphere around it changing for the better! :)

larrywilk Loc: Palm Harbor, FL

My first "real" job was at Bethlehem Steel in Sparrows Point, MD. Huge plant and everything was coated with iron oxide, which is a dirty-looking red. Had to walk a mile from the clock house to my work building. My uncle worked there over forty years.

Knew many people that worked there all their lives. It is closed also from what I understand. Such a waste.

Heirloom Tomato Loc: Oregon

I remember sitting in a car at a distance and watching those steel mills run at night. Very colorful with all the molten metal and steam. Nice photos.

pastagal Loc: NJ

larrywilk wrote:

My first "real" job was at Bethlehem Steel in Sparrows Point, MD. Huge plant and everything was coated with iron oxide, which is a dirty-looking red. Had to walk a mile from the clock house to my work building. My uncle worked there over forty years.

Knew many people that worked there all their lives. It is closed also from what I understand. Such a waste.

Thank you for looking, larrywilk, I appreciate your first hand input! 40 years is a lot of dedication!