1910 Bethlehem Steel Strike - Bethlehem, PA
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Marker recounting the events of the Bethlehem Steel strike of 1910.
Waymark Code: WM10875
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 03/19/2019
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Marker is located on the south side of E 3rd Street across from the former foundry and headquarters of Bethlehem Steel, once one of America's greatest steel-producers.
The marker relates the events of the 1910 strike by Bethlehem steel workers.
Marker text reads:
In February, 1910, over 9,000 steelworkers went on strike over wages, overtime, and work conditions. A striker was shot and killed here during hostilities that ensued. The subsequent federal investigation substantiated workers’ claims and contributed to industry reforms.
Marker Name: 1910 Bethlehem Steel Strike
County: Lehigh
Date Dedicated: 09/01/2012
Marker Type: City
Location: Pierce & E 3rd Sts., Bethlehem, PA
Category: Government & Politics 20th Century, Iron & Steel, Labor
Website: [Web Link]
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