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A day out in Bethlehem, a city in Pennsylvania known for it's association with Christmas and a heritage in steel production.
A day out in Bethlehem, a city in Pennsylvania known for it's association with Christmas and a heritage in steel production.
Another look at the neighborhood to the south of the former steel mill in Bethlehem. I live in this city, but the neighborhood in which I live is not as tightly built.
Looking at the steel mill ruins as an artist, rather than in the interest of history, it would be interesting to pose someone on this staircase, apparently installed to conserve horizontal space. That's not possible, since it's tucked back in an area not open to the public (and probably dangerous!).
Trish and I found single digits mounted and painted on many surfaces. I'm going to save some privately on Flickr for future use in slide presentations.
Other words existed on this sign before the rust took over, but I cannot read them now. The need for the sign suggests that the valve was there in case of an emergency.
I wondered why the steel mill may have needed someone with a bird's eye view of the plant.
Today, I displayed on large screens the photos I've already posted on Flickr, of the "Steel Stacks" portion of the old Bethlehem Steel mill.
Our residents, in their 80s and 90s, responded with great interest. Their lives had been centered, for decades, on the place I had explored.
Some noted that the plant was loud enough to hear from miles away. People who worked there went deaf. Others noted the environmental impact. The soot was terrible.
Steel Stacks at the former Bethlehem Steel Plant in Bethlehem, PA
The Nittany Lion, the mascot for Penn State University, sculpture sits on a bench. Penn State games are often shown on a big screen at the nearby Levitt Pavilion part of the Steel Stacks Cultural Center in Bethlehem, PA
Actually, none at all. A rusty gauge at the Steel Stacks, Bethlehem, PA.
Rosie the Riveter is an iconic image representing the women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II. She's depicted with her hair wrapped in a bandana and wearing blue denim overalls that are cuffed at the hem.
Steel Stacks, former Bethlehem Steel Plant, Bethlehem, PA
Bethlehem Steel Stacks, Bethlehem, PA
Once one of the world's largest steel producing companies. The company founded in 1857 closed in 2003. Many factors led to it's demise - competition from imported steel, changing uses of construction materials, depressed economic conditions, and rising labor and pension costs.
Today the steel stacks still stand and an elevated walkway runs along the length of the former plant that's open to the public.
The property is adjacent to the Wind Creek Casino, Hotel and Outlet Stores. There's also an event space and an arts center.
And a big thank you to flickr contact/friend MTSOfan for meeting me for the photo walk of the site.
Just a small glimpse at the remains of the steel mill in Bethlehem. The company owned many buildings that are in serious decay, but the structures that command the most attention are the rust-covered chimneys that still reach into the sky.
Below the chimneys is a railway that was used to move materials.
A casino that is now on the grounds provides colored floodlights that beautify the Steel Stacks at night.
It had been a while since I'd met a Flickr friend in person! Today, I had the pleasure of meeting up with Trish, here in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. We explored the length of a steel walkway, about 100 feet (30 meters) off the ground, gazing at the ruins of an old steel mill. The site is known locally as the "Steel Stacks."
More photos soon. Many thanks to Trish for initiating the meet-up!
A day out in Bethlehem, a city in Pennsylvania known for it's association with Christmas and a heritage in steel production.
Nalani & Sariana performing on the TD stage at ArtsQuests new Step Outdoors Lehigh Valley festival
Nalani & Sariana performing on the TD stage at ArtsQuests new Step Outdoors Lehigh Valley festival
Nalani & Sariana performing on the TD stage at ArtsQuests new Step Outdoors Lehigh Valley festival
Nalani & Sariana performing on the TD stage at ArtsQuests new Step Outdoors Lehigh Valley festival