Bethlehem Steel was once a powerhouse of American industry, playing a crucial role in the nation’s rise as a global manufacturing leader. Founded in 1904 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the company became one of the largest steel producers in the United States and a key contributor to major construction and military projects throughout the 20th century. It supplied steel for iconic structures such as the Golden Gate Bridge and the Empire State Building and built countless ships for the U.S. Navy dur

Martin Tower, a landmark building in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, was imploded in a matter of seconds, Sunday, May 19. The building was the world headquarters for Bethlehem Steel, a defunct steelmaker. Crowds gathered to watch the implosion of the area's tallest building, a 21-story monolith that was built at the height of Bethlehem Steel's power and profitability. Bethlehem Steel was America's second-largest steelmaker. It went out of business in 2003. The building had been vacant for a dozen years