For much of the 20th century; the name Steelton represented a great industrial complex that stretched nearly four miles along the Susquehanna River near the state�s capital of Harrisburg. Immigrants from all over Europe; particularly Slavs and Italians; worked with African Americans from the South at the Bethlehem Steel Company and gave Steelton its reputation for ethnic diversity; second only to its fame for industrial productivity. Catholics; Protestants; and Jews filled the town�s various houses of worship; but the taverns on Front Street; across from the mill; were crowded too. The town�s powerful athletes were often state champions; beating schools many times larger. The townsmen were all proud as well of their loyal service in U.S. forces in the two world wars. The vintage images in Steelton chronicle the history of this exceptional and diverse community.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A FavoriteBy Tried ItI am a big fan of Cathys and was glad to pick this one up. at last. Im just sorry I couldnt get it earlier when I was still in town and could have gotten an autograph. I was raised in whats now called "Old" Metairie. on the cheap side of Metairie Road. the side that never floods. even in the big rain of May 1985 or the hurricanes. It was a wonderful place to grow up. and Cathy did a great job of capturing the flavor.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I live in Metairie and this is great to haveBy Elizabeth KI thought I reviewed this already. I live in Metairie and this is great to have.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. SentimentalBy YumYumIf you grew up in Metairie. this is a great photo journey from the past for you! I think it is wonderful that people are publishing photos of small cities like Metairie. LA. Most of us grew up without easy access to cameras and film- because it was expensive to develop film and cumbersome to haul around a camera. So we dont have these photos. It really is a nice historical book of photos.
