Bethlehem Steel was once a powerhouse of American industry, playing a crucial role in the nation’s rise as a global manufacturing leader. Founded in 1904 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, the company became one of the largest steel producers in the United States and a key contributor to major construction and military projects throughout the 20th century. It supplied steel for iconic structures such as the Golden Gate Bridge and the Empire State Building and built countless ships for the U.S. Navy dur