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Headquartered here, it was one of the most important iron and steel manufacturers in the nation. In 1863, Bethlehem Iron Co. began producing railroad rails. Steel manufacturing began in 1873 with armor plate and guns forged for the US Navy. The plant was a major defense manufacturer for the Allied Forces during both World Wars. Structural steel produced here was used to build many iconic skyscrapers and long-span bridges. The plant closed in 1995.
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| HM Number | HM1ICH |
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| Year Placed | 2014 |
| Placed By | Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Saturday, December 13th, 2014 at 9:02am PST -08:00 |
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Photo Credits: [1] CAROLYN MARTIENSSEN
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18T E 468534 N 4495782 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 40.61226667, -75.37196667 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 40° 36.736', W 75° 22.318' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 40° 36' 44.16" N, 75° 22' 19.08" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 484, 610 |
| Which side of the road? | Marker is on the right when traveling North |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 511 E 3rd St, Bethlehem PA 18015, US |
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