RICH WITH HISTORY
Before adopting the name officially in 1899, the legendary Bethlehem Steel Corporation first opened its doors in 1857 as the Saucona Iron Company. By installing blast furnace technology in 1863, Bethlehem Steel was able to produce much of the equipment used by the United States armed forces in World War I and World War II including 1,100 ships; more than any other builder during the war.
History
Major projects produced by Bethlehem Steel
- Lincoln Tunnel
- Chrysler Building
- Waldorf Astoria Hotel
- Merchandise Mart
- U.S. Congress’ Rayburn building
(Washington D.C.)
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- George Washington Bridge
- Rockefeller Center
- Golden Gate Bridge
- U.S Supreme Court (Washington, D.C.)
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TODAY
Bethlehem Steel closed its doors in 1995. In 2007, Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem purchased the property and opened its casino on May 22, 2009. The Sands Hotel opened on May 27th, 2011. Sands is currently working with ArtsQuest, PBS and the National Museum of History on programs to rejuvenate the community.