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.

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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

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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

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