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Martin Tower is a 21-story, 101.2 m (332 ft) skyscraper at 1170 8th Avenue in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. It is the tallest building in the city, and the greater Lehigh Valley, and 8 ft (2.4 m) taller than the PPL Building in Allentown.
Martin Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 28, 2010.
Started in 1969, the framework of the Tower was completed in a short time, but there were insufficient funds to complete the elaborate building and the skeleton of Martin Tower dominated the western horizon of Bethlehem for 2 years before work was resumed. The building was completed and opened in 1972. Bethlehem Steel spared no expense in creating their new skyscraper headquarters. The skyscraper was named after then-Bethlehem Steel chairman Edmund F. Martin.
In 1972, Martin Tower became the new headquarters for Bethlehem Steel. The building was constructed in the shape of a cross (or plus-sign shape) rather than a more conventional square in order to create more corner and window offices. The original offices were designed by decorators from New York and included wooden furniture, doorknobs with the company logo, and handwoven carpets. The building was a testament to the economic heights the Lehigh Valley reached in the 1970s before the large economic turndown caused by the decline of the steel industry. The building was a symbol of Bethlehem Steel's power, money and dominance in the steel industry and an excellent statement of their company. The building has 21 floors and each floor was a different department of the company. When Martin Tower was opened, Bethlehem Steel was the second largest steel producer in the world and the 14th largest industrial corporation in America. In 1973, the first full year the Tower was occupied, Bethlehem Steel set a company record, producing 22.3 million tons of raw steel and shipping 16.3 million tons of finished steel. It made a $207 million profit that year, and exceeded that the following year.
Bethlehem Steel Corporation was America's second-largest steel producer and largest shipbuilder.
Bethlehem Steel and a subsidiary company, Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, were two of the most powerful symbols of American industrial manufacturing leadership. Their demise is often cited as one of the most prominent examples of the U.S. economy's shift away from industrial manufacturing, its failure to compete with cheap foreign labor, and management's penchant for short-term profits.
After a decline in the American steel industry and other problems leading to the company's bankruptcy in 2001, the company was dissolved and the remaining assets sold to International Steel Group in 2003. In 2005, ISG merged with Mittal Steel, ending American ownership of the assets of Bethlehem Steel.
The company's roots go back to 1857 when the Saucona Iron Company was first organized by Augustus Wolle. The Panic of 1857, a national financial crisis, halted further organization of the company and construction of the works. Eventually, the organization was completed, the site moved elsewhere in South Bethlehem, and the company's name was changed to the Bethlehem Rolling Mill and Iron Company. On June 14, 1860, the board of directors of the fledgling company elected Alfred Hunt president.
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For Bethlehem's "Instameet" hosted by Instagram, people were given a one time opportunity to go into certain parts of the well known Martin Towers. The front doors were unlocked and anyone who had shown up was free to walk the campus, as well as explore the tower's library and main lobby. Though different from what I'm used to in many ways, this was still a really cool opportunity to be a part of. I wish we were able to access more areas (which my group did as you will see in a later video lol) however I've always wanted to go inside the tower and I got my chance
A short documentary film exploring the history and significance of Martin Tower, a now vacant skyscraper found in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Interview with Curtis H. Barnette, Chairman Emeritus of Bethlehem Steel Corporation. A film made for our Documentary Photography class at Mercer County Community College 2013. See more of my images from this project here: http://500px.com/zac_santanelllo/stories/89898/documenting-martin-tower © Zac Santanello, James Reslier-Wells, and Wilson Garrido.
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Two minute tour of Martin Tower at 332 ft. in Bethlehem, Pa. This building once served as the corporate headquarters Bethlehem Steel, the second largest steel maker in the U.S. It's completely empty now and the future plans undecided. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Tower
For anyone interested in preserving American History and architectural marvels from money hungry bureaucrats, please simply click on the following link and press "like" for the Facebook page: Save Martin Tower. Thanks!! https://www.facebook.com/savemartintower/?pnref=story This building is on the National Registry of Historic Places, but that alone doesn't save it from demolition. What's required is a lot of public activism.
The second part of my "Exploring Martin Towers" video. See part one here!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZm_mEFSRIw The city allowed Instagram to host an "InstaMeet" allowing whoever came to go inside the abandoned Bethlehem Steel's Martin Towers. Upon exploring the grounds, my team discovered an open door to a warehouse so we decided to take our own tour. Definitely a cool experience.
Martin Tower - Organ Special Magic Organ 01 - MEDLEY: Bei Mir Bist Du Schön - Frauen SInd Keine Engel - Abends In Der Taverne - 0:00 02 - MEDLEY: Sounds Of Music - Edelweiss - Do-Re-Mi - 2:21 03 - MEDLEY: I Love Paris - La Vie En Rose - Douce France - 5:27 04 - MEDLEY: Peyton Place - Charmaine - All Kinds Of Everything - 8:57 05 - MEDLEY: If I Had To Be You - Pennies From Heaven - I've Got Rhythm - 12:49 06 - MEDLEY: Tennessee Waltz - Vaya Con Dios - 14:57 07 - MEDLEY: Klarinetten Polka - Beierse Polka - 18:22 08 - MEDLEY: Indian Love Call - Roses Of Picardy - Oh Rosemary - 20:40 09 - MEDLEY: Schuplatten Aus Tirol - In München Steht Ein Hofbräuhaus - 24:17 10 - MEDLEY: Maria Elena - Tua - Blue Spanish Eyes - 26:49 11 - MEDLEY: September In The Rain - Sentimental Jour...
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A brief highlight tour of this vibrant and beautiful City of Dreaming Spires, The University City of Oxford. Take in such things as the Martyrs' Memorial, St. Martin's Tower, Corn Market, St. Aldate's, Alice's Shop, Christ's Church, Tom Tower and more.
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Climbing the Dom Tower is a wonderful opportunity to explore the city of Utrecht in an entirely different way! Via 465 steps (there is no lift), a guide will take you to the top of the highest church tower in the Netherlands. Halfway there, you will get a view of the historic bells with a total weight of no less than 32,000 kg. One floor higher is the magnificent 17th-century Hemony carillon. The tower galleries at 70 and 95 metres provide a spectacular view of the city and province of Utrecht. Climbing the Dom Tower is possible only under the supervision of a guide. For information call: +31 (0)30 236 00 10 or buy your ticket online via: www.domtower.com © 2013 Toerisme Utrecht Discover Utrecht: http://www.visit-utrecht.com Produced by AlphaMotions: http://www.alphamotions.nl
The following is our Visit London Travel Guide which covers some of the best things to do in the city (50 suggestions) along with extended footage from numerous separate vlogs (50 Things to do in London | Top Attractions Travel Guide; Alternative Afternoon Tea in London; Fish and Chips in London; Steak And Ale Pie picnic in London; Full English Breakfast in London; Blogstock Festival). GEAR WE USE Olympus OM-D E-M5 II: http://amzn.to/1OchS7t Canon G7X: http://amzn.to/1YdjsYX Olympus 14-150mm II Lens: http://amzn.to/1Y79zeM Rode Video Mic GO: http://amzn.to/1WDKtVM Joby Gorilla Pod: http://amzn.to/1PgoY5F SanDisk 16GB Extreme Pro: http://amzn.to/25KEErs SOCIAL MEDIA & TRAVEL BLOGS AUDREY: blog: http://thatbackpacker.com/ instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatbackpac... facebook: ...
Come along with Rick Steves tour guide and guidebook researcher Sarah Murdoch to climb the Leaning Tower of Pisa. See what it's really like before you commit to doing it. More travel fun at adventureswithsarah.net
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For Bethlehem's "Instameet" hosted by Instagram, people were given a one time opportunity to go into certain parts of the well known Martin Towers. The front doors were unlocked and anyone who had shown up was free to walk the campus, as well as explore the tower's library and main lobby. Though different from what I'm used to in many ways, this was still a really cool opportunity to be a part of. I wish we were able to access more areas (which my group did as you will see in a later video lol) however I've always wanted to go inside the tower and I got my chance
A short documentary film exploring the history and significance of Martin Tower, a now vacant skyscraper found in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Interview with Curtis H. Barnette, Chairman Emeritus of Bethlehem Steel Corporation. A film made for our Documentary Photography class at Mercer County Community College 2013. See more of my images from this project here: http://500px.com/zac_santanelllo/stories/89898/documenting-martin-tower © Zac Santanello, James Reslier-Wells, and Wilson Garrido.
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Two minute tour of Martin Tower at 332 ft. in Bethlehem, Pa. This building once served as the corporate headquarters Bethlehem Steel, the second largest steel maker in the U.S. It's completely empty now and the future plans undecided. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Tower
For anyone interested in preserving American History and architectural marvels from money hungry bureaucrats, please simply click on the following link and press "like" for the Facebook page: Save Martin Tower. Thanks!! https://www.facebook.com/savemartintower/?pnref=story This building is on the National Registry of Historic Places, but that alone doesn't save it from demolition. What's required is a lot of public activism.
The second part of my "Exploring Martin Towers" video. See part one here!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZm_mEFSRIw The city allowed Instagram to host an "InstaMeet" allowing whoever came to go inside the abandoned Bethlehem Steel's Martin Towers. Upon exploring the grounds, my team discovered an open door to a warehouse so we decided to take our own tour. Definitely a cool experience.
Martin Tower - Organ Special Magic Organ 01 - MEDLEY: Bei Mir Bist Du Schön - Frauen SInd Keine Engel - Abends In Der Taverne - 0:00 02 - MEDLEY: Sounds Of Music - Edelweiss - Do-Re-Mi - 2:21 03 - MEDLEY: I Love Paris - La Vie En Rose - Douce France - 5:27 04 - MEDLEY: Peyton Place - Charmaine - All Kinds Of Everything - 8:57 05 - MEDLEY: If I Had To Be You - Pennies From Heaven - I've Got Rhythm - 12:49 06 - MEDLEY: Tennessee Waltz - Vaya Con Dios - 14:57 07 - MEDLEY: Klarinetten Polka - Beierse Polka - 18:22 08 - MEDLEY: Indian Love Call - Roses Of Picardy - Oh Rosemary - 20:40 09 - MEDLEY: Schuplatten Aus Tirol - In München Steht Ein Hofbräuhaus - 24:17 10 - MEDLEY: Maria Elena - Tua - Blue Spanish Eyes - 26:49 11 - MEDLEY: September In The Rain - Sentimental Jour...
A brief highlight tour of this vibrant and beautiful City of Dreaming Spires, The University City of Oxford. Take in such things as the Martyrs' Memorial, St. Martin's Tower, Corn Market, St. Aldate's, Alice's Shop, Christ's Church, Tom Tower and more.
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Martin Tower - Organ Special Magic Organ 01 - MEDLEY: Bei Mir Bist Du Schön - Frauen SInd Keine Engel - Abends In Der Taverne - 0:00 02 - MEDLEY: Sounds Of Music - Edelweiss - Do-Re-Mi - 2:21 03 - MEDLEY: I Love Paris - La Vie En Rose - Douce France - 5:27 04 - MEDLEY: Peyton Place - Charmaine - All Kinds Of Everything - 8:57 05 - MEDLEY: If I Had To Be You - Pennies From Heaven - I've Got Rhythm - 12:49 06 - MEDLEY: Tennessee Waltz - Vaya Con Dios - 14:57 07 - MEDLEY: Klarinetten Polka - Beierse Polka - 18:22 08 - MEDLEY: Indian Love Call - Roses Of Picardy - Oh Rosemary - 20:40 09 - MEDLEY: Schuplatten Aus Tirol - In München Steht Ein Hofbräuhaus - 24:17 10 - MEDLEY: Maria Elena - Tua - Blue Spanish Eyes - 26:49 11 - MEDLEY: September In The Rain - Sentimental Jour...