With a $1M grant, things are looking up for Bethlehem’s National Museum of Industrial History’s expansion plans
The Smithsonian-affiliated museum, just over 5 years old, is hoping to double its indoor space by expanding into the second floor of its headquarters — which was once Bethlehem Steel’s electrical repair shop.
Victaulic Celebrates Museum Selfie Day
Victaulic celebrated #MuseumSelfieDay by taking a photo in front of the Corliss steam engine that is fitted with Victaulic’s mechanical grooved solutions.
Reading & Northern special highlights rare mileage, labor history
Passengers got a rare look at the normally freight-only Mahanoy & Shamokin Branch of the Reading & Northern Railroad Monday, Aug. 23, as well as a short course in 19th century Reading Railroad/mining labor history.
Faces of Steel Photo Submission
Steel Weekend
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1876 World’s Fair Weekend
Volunteer Spotlight: Bob Swan…A Lifetime of Learning
“Someone once told me that you only stop learning when you die,” said Bob Swan, the newest member of the National Museum of Industrial History restoration team. He added, “I guess that’s […]
Last Cast Lunch
Volunteer Spotlight: Chuck Savitske… A Hands-on Life
Volunteer Chuck Savitske recounts his colorful past from working at Bethlehem Steel to owning a car repair business and how volunteering at the Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Association led him to NMIH