905 Comments for Bethlehem Steel Mill

@ Ian - thanks for the info. It really is eye-opening to see the uber-dangerous stuff they have to do to make the steel we use for so many things!

Treadwell was indeed the company name, bobo.

Back in the day you couldn't have dragged me close to those wires. 120 volts (household current in the USA) can kill you, 480 is industrial grade power and will FRY your a** like a bug.

Screwy, I never knew they did stuff like that in a steel mill!

Appears to be an early safety lock device, prevented anyone from accidently operating the starting air valves when the mechanics were making repairs. Once the mechanics were finished, the engineer would remove this lock block and restart this massive beast

It must have been a sad day when those engine were idled, Never to run again. When the US lost it title as a industrial power house, much of it's soul has been lost. Everyone thinks going to collage and getting a lame degree will save it? Gotta love the global markets ?

I love the contrast that these bright white gauges are giving the rest of the picture. Then there is the iron wheel in the back that looks soft to the touch. Beautifully captured once again Motts.

I love the angle this shot. Gives a sense of depth to the picture.

there is just something so elegant about the old machinery, that is just lacking with the new

I work for a company that provides control/safety equipment to large industrial sites, I enjoy going into the old plants, you can almost feel the history as you walk through

interesting,

that part was cast at the homestead mill, outside pittsburgh, to be put in in the bethelehem mill...

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My favorite episode of Twilight Zone !! Well done, Sir !!

Ian,

do you have brochures or specs for any of these submarines? do you know where I can find some?

I was in Bethlehem for a bnssueis meeting – spent less than 24 hrs there. I was struck by the vision of a modern glass-walled casino adjacent to a run down steel mill. I found that to be a real indictment on the US economy. Very sad. It’s encouraging to hear about the arts.

this place looks great,,if that was in Detroit people would dis-troy it bit by bit to sell, make a few penny's

Nice Eye and Great Shot! Most everyone sees things. Some of us put a lens on and capture what we see at that moment in time for life. Thank You.