Visit historic bethlehem, pa authentic colonial history. The hoovermason trestle, an elevated railway that delivered raw materials to the massive blast furnaces, was the backbone of the bethlehem steel plant. The hoovermason trestle provides a feast for the eyes of photographers who want to get up close to the abandoned bethlehem steel factory. From its completion in 1912 until the bethlehem plant ceased operation in 1995, the elevated rail named the hoover mason trestle hmt functioned effectively and consistently, and still stands prominently as a reminder of its industrial magnificence. South bethlehem historical society proudly presents this 24karat brush goldfinish keepsake ornament the first in a series featuring the american christmas tree in commemoration of the annual ethnic.
Aug 27, 2017 the hoover mason trestle, at the former bethlehem steel plant, used as a narrow gauge railroad to carry the coke, limestone and iron ore to make the iron from the ore yards to the blast furnaces. The hoover mason trestle is the elevated rail bridge that served the bethlehem steel site, carrying rail cars that filled the hoppers beneath the bridge with the materials iron ore, coke, limestone that were then lifted up to the neighboring blast furnaces. The hoover mason trestle, at the former bethlehem steel plant, used as a narrow gauge railroad to carry the coke, limestone and iron ore to make the iron from the ore yards to the blast. The christkindlmarkt is easily one of the top holiday markets in the world, bringing hundreds of artisans and makers to heated tents in a setting backdropped by the hoover mason trestle of course, this is. Masons life spanned several interesting careers which are only partially documented in the papers he donated to three manuscript repositories. The laborers of bethlehem steel, once the 2nd largest. Now a public walkway designed to be a museum, community recreation resource and attraction.
Hoovermason trestle bethlehem, pennsylvania atlas obscura. The lower trenton bridge is a rather mundane bridge save for the. During the height of steel production in bethlehem, a narrow gauge railroad owned by the steel was created within the plant to carry the coke and iron ore needed to make iron from the ore yards where the sands casino is now located to the blast furnaces. My wife and i spent a wonderful weekend in bethlehem and the hoover mason trestle was a highlight. Lower trenton bridge morrisville, pennsylvania atlas obscura. The walkway, lined with pocket gardens planted with native. The internal railway of one of the biggest steel plants in america has been transformed into a linear park with unique industrial views. Hoover mason trestle bethlehem, pennsylvania history.
The hoover mason trestle hmt was once used as a narrow gauge railroad to carry the coke, limestone and iron ore needed to make the iron from the ore yards to the blast furnaces. The trestle stands 46 feet tall and 2,000 feet long. Sep 28, 2019 the hoovermason trestle at the steelstacks in bethlehem, pennsylvania, is one of the states most interesting industrial history sites. The hoovermason trestle is a 1650foot elevated linear park in bethlehem, pennsylvania on.
This trestle was recently opened to provide an upclose guided or self guided walking tours of the history of ironmaking at bethlehem steels former blast furnaces. The 10 best things to do in bethlehem 2020 with photos. The trestle is 46 feet high and was originally an elevated narrow gauge rail line for raw materials, built around 1905. Moravian historic district christmas city bethlehem, pa. My tour of bethlehem steel stacks travel tips guide. Read all the placards that describe the plant, workers, the steelmaking process from start to finish. All about the hoover mason trestle history of the hoover mason trestle.
The walkway, lined with pocket gardens planted with native species, brings you up to eye level with the furnaces stacks and the. The internal railway of one of the biggest steel plants in america has been transformed into a linear. The heart and soul of bethlehem steel, the hoovermason trestle, is the closest you can get to the crucible of iron and steel making in america. The hoover mason trestle is a 1650foot elevated linear park in bethlehem, pennsylvania on the reclaimed industrial site of bethlehem steel. The plant closed its doors in 1995 with the furnaces preserved to permit heritage travelers to witness these massive structures on the hoover mason trestle.
Located on the largest industrial brownfield site in the u. The hoovermason trestle is on the site of the former bethlehem steel plant in south bethlehem, near the sands casino resort. Now a public walkway designed to be part museum, part community recreation resource and part attraction, the trestle stands 46 feet tall and 2,000 feet long. True, hoover did preside over the worst economic catastrophe in our nations history. The hoovermason trestle is the elevated rail bridge that served the bethlehem steel site, carrying rail cars that filled the hoppers beneath the bridge with the materials iron ore, coke, limestone that were then lifted up to the neighboring blast furnaces. The 10 closest hotels to hoover mason trestle tripadvisor. Hoovermason trestle lets visitors steel a glance at industrial history. The lower trenton bridge is a rather mundane bridge save for the huge, and hugely boastful. Get downtown bethlehem, pennsylvania and get the experience. The trestle is 46 feet high and was originally an elevated. Looking east under the hoover mason trestle, this view shows the ore bins to the right and coke bins to the left that once served blast furnaces f and g. Jun 08, 2017 hoover mason trestle, bethlehem, pennsylvania.
The hoover mason trestle is an elevated park that runs along the blast furnaces of the former bethlehem steel company, abandoned in the 1990s. The 8 best things to do during christmas in bethlehem, pa. Today we climb up the hoover mason trestle at the old main bethlehem steel plant in bethlehem, pa. The most popular things to do in bethlehem with kids according to tripadvisor travellers are. Even better, unlike some sites, such as the cambria iron works in johnstown, you can actually visit the trestle. Today, we are told, the site reflects a balance between.
Much like the hoover mason trestle worked as a component of the much larger bethlehem steel plant system, the reinvented and repurposed hmt serves to enhance the community of bethlehem, pa by preserving the history and integrity of this magnificent site, and by allowing visitors including an entire legacy of bethlehem steel workers and their families the opportunity to once again stand at. See all kid friendly things to do in bethlehem on tripadvisor. These small furnaces were built in the early 20th century, but demolished in 1965. Located just below the bethlehem steel blast furnaces, the massive hoover mason trestle is an engineering marvel.
Explore the former site of bethlehem steel and discover its history. The opening of the national museum of industrial history, a smithsonian affiliate, provides the visitor ability to experience 19 th 20 th century industrial history within one square. The cars were filled, then traveled the onehalf mile along a track. The hoover mason trestle, an elevated railway that delivered raw materials to the massive blast furnaces, was the backbone of the bethlehem steel plant. Hoover mason trestle bethlehem 2020 all you need to. They quickly became one of the biggest companies of its nature in the united states.
Even better, unlike some sites, such as the cambria. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. The hoovermason trestle is the elevated rail bridge that served the bethlehem steel site, carrying rail cars that filled the hoppers. Raniere and karen samuels with south bethlehem historical society. Hoover mason trestle bethlehem 2020 all you need to know. View all attractions near hoover mason trestle on tripadvisor. The newly opened hoovermason trestle in bethlehem is a world class attraction and one of the coolest things that i have ever seen at night. Main street is home to the moravian bookshop, the oldest book. The hoovermason trestle provides a feast for the eyes of photographers who want to get up close to the abandoned. Mar 09, 2016 located on the largest industrial brownfield site in the u. And its also teeming with life throughout the year, as this informational placard explains. Hoover mason trestle tour tickets, sun, oct 6, 2019 at 2. The hoovermason trestle exemplifies, in both physical and symbolic form, the bridging of past, present and future economies. The hoovermason trestle at the steelstacks in bethlehem, pennsylvania, is one of the states most interesting industrial history sites.
The hoover mason trestle is an elevated walkway over the steelstacks campus. A life, he is a fascinating and accomplished individualthe most versatile american since benjamin franklinand an idealistic, dynamic president who deserves a better reputation. Discover hoovermason trestle in bethlehem, pennsylvania. The hoover mason trestle hmt was once used as a narrow gauge railroad to carry the coke, limestone and iron ore needed to make the iron from the ore yards. Located just below the bethlehem steel blast furnaces, the massive hoovermason trestle is an engineering marvel. Strolling along the hoover mason trestle that runs. Lower trenton bridge morrisville, pennsylvania atlas. Spend the best day at the hoovermason trestle the sayre. The trestle was reimaged with the help of renowned architecture and planning firm wallace roberts and todd, who designed an elevated walkway that follows the trestle, letting visitors see the. Hoover mason trestle tour tickets, sat, sep 7, 2019 at 2. The hoovermason trestle is a 1650foot elevated linear park in bethlehem, pennsylvania on the reclaimed industrial site of bethlehem steel. Much like the hoovermason trestle worked as a component of the much larger bethlehem steel plant system, the reinvented and repurposed hmt serves to enhance the community of bethlehem, pa by.
Hoover mason trestle bethlehem all you need to know. Listen to steelworkers stories, watch historic films, and discover the legacy of bethlehem steel. The laborers of bethlehem steel, once the 2nd largest steel producer in the country, were the backbone of the company. Looking east under the hoovermason trestle, this view shows the ore bins to the right and coke bins to the left that once served blast furnaces f and g. Jeanne brugger describes her experiences as the first woman to return to the plant since world war ii. Bethlehem history groups pitch in on plan for steels hoovermason trestle. Main street is home to the moravian bookshop, the oldest book store in america, as well as countless shops, boutiques, restaurants and galleries.
The hoovermason trestle is the elevated rail bridge that served the bethlehem. Hotels near hoover mason trestle, bethlehem on tripadvisor. Completed in 1907, the hoovermason trestle in lehigh valley connected the ore yards. The trestle is where the old rail cars would carry different loads such as coke and iron ore to the towering blast furnaces that men and women poured their sweat, blood, tears, and even lives, into fabricating the steel that built the majority of the new. Published in 2010, this 127page book features over 200 black and white photographs on the history of south bethlehem, by kenneth f. Its not that far great places to see and things to do near eastern.
Interactive map of bethlehem, pa visit historic bethlehem. Constructed around the turn of the 20th century, this section of track is elevated. Constructed around the turn of the 20th century, this section of track is elevated over 40 feet off the ground and extends about a third of a mile. The hoovermason trestle hmt began its life as a narrowgauge. Mason papers, 19091979 17 linear feet, 2 linear inches 38 manuscript boxes, 2 oversized boxes herbert hoover presidential library scope and content note frank e. Media in category hoover mason trestle the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Sign up for our newsletter and enter to win the second edition of our book. The hoover mason trestle is on the site of the former bethlehem steel plant in south bethlehem, near the sands casino resort. All images patrick cullina except for the open book and black and white.
From its completion in 1912 until the bethlehem plant ceased operation in 1995, the elevated rail named the hoovermason trestle hmt functioned effectively and consistently, and still stands prominently. This brownfield, 1600 acres of industrial revolution history and degraded landscape, represents an environmental and cultural legacy of days gone by. Hoover mason trestle south bethlehem historical society. This is a list of trestle bridges the united states once had many. Visit hoover mason trestle on your trip to bethlehem or. Explore the rich history of historic moravian bethlehem, our newly designated national historic landmark district, one of only eight in pennsylvania and one of only about 200 in the entire united states. The workers of bethlehem steel, once the 2nd largest steel producer in the country, were the backbone of the company. All about the hoovermason trestle history of the hoovermason trestle. And check out this adjacent narrowgauge railroad along the hoovermason trestle. It will take a good 45 minutes to cover the entire trestle. The workers of bethlehem steel, once the 2nd largest. In the late 19thcentury, bethlehem steel, a steel and shipbuilding company based in our town, was established. For more than a century the blast furnaces of bethlehem steel have loomed over the.
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