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The first engineered tunnel to be dug under navigable water is thought to be crossing the river Thames in London, 1843. This presentation will give an overview of early underwater tunnel construction in America in the late 19th century, and Bethlehem Steel’s interest in the subject. The history of the Iron Foundry building in the Bethlehem Plant will be reviewed along with historical photographs. The foundry building was one of the first in the early iron works in Bethlehem, PA, and is still standing, adjacent to the National Museum of Industrial History. Details of the production of the steel and iron castings by the plant’s Manufacturing Division for the 3rd tube of the Lincoln Tunnel in the 1950’s will be presented. This will include specific information on sand molding procedures and metal specifications, as well as finishing processes, including machining, for the over 28,000 cast segments and keys required for the Lincoln’s 3rd tube. The Lincoln tunnel, with original superstructure, is still being used by over 50,000 vehicles every day. An actual tunnel segment is planned for display at the museum as an example of the tunnel segment castings.

Science, art, and manufacturing come together in these hands-on, kid friendly, demonstrations where participants learn how to prepare sand molds to receive molten tin and create a product to take home.

In the mid-twentieth century, the Lehigh Valley had a thriving needle trade and textile industry. The business owners were the largest employer of women in the area and many were pillars of the local Jewish community. The stories of the owners, their families, and their businesses have not been told.

Join us on the third Sunday of each month for a drop-in style family program to engage in S.T.E.A.M. concepts like building, engineering, and strategic thinking. As part of our Free Family Sundays program, all youth 12 and under receive free admission when accompanied by an adult.

Science, art, and manufacturing come together in these hands-on, kid friendly, demonstrations where participants learn how to prepare sand molds to receive molten tin and create a product to take home.

Metal Melting for Kids is part of our Free Family Sundays initiative. Each Sunday, youth 12 and under receive free admission when accompanied by an adult.

Metal Melting for Kids occurs on the First and Third Sundays of the months of February through April from 12-3pm.

PSF launches its inaugural “Play On!” community touring program with Shakespeare’s classic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream performing in libraries, parks, and community centers throughout the region.

Join us on the third Sunday of each month for a drop-in style family program to engage in S.T.E.A.M. concepts like building, engineering, and strategic thinking. As part of our Free Family Sundays program, all youth 12 and under receive free admission when accompanied by an adult.