Steel Stacks, the former Bethlehem Steel Corporation in the Lehigh Valley has great rust. Although closed since 1995, much of the abandoned and decaying buildings and structures have been revitalized into an entertainment complex.
Once America’s second-largest steel producer and largest shipbuilder, it occupied 1800 acres and employed much of the population of Bethlehem and nearby towns. Its closing in 1995 brought an end to a long history that shaped the livelihood and culture of thousands of Lehigh Valley residents.
This is a treasure to photograph. The late afternoon light creates strong shadows that accentuate the texture of the rust and peeling paint. In addition to the rust images here, you can see more of images from the Bethlehem Steel Stacks and surrounding town on this website under Day Trips.
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