The story begins in 1848; when the Moravian Brethren sold 274 acres of farmland to investors who resold them as building lots. By 1855; Asa Packer had laid the tracks of his Lehigh Valley Railroad along the Lehigh River; bringing coal from Carbon County to markets in New York and Philadelphia. Industries rapidly grew; with the Pennsylvania and Lehigh Zinc Company in 1853 and the Saucona Iron Company in 1857. By 1865; South Bethlehem became a borough. Charles M. Schwab headed the former Iron Company in 1906; renaming it the Bethlehem Steel Corporation; and was instrumental in uniting the Bethlehems as one city in 1918. Countless immigrants shaped the tone of this region. Today the Sands Casino occupies part of the former Bethlehem Steel site. It is the future home of art and music venues that will contribute to a city already known for its historic and cultural heritage.?
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Images of West LinnBy rodneyImages of West Linn. Oregon from 1850 to 1990. Readers who live in the area may find this 6"x9" paperback interesting. Each chapter starts in the 1850s then quickly moves on to school. church. and family photos from the 1930 to 1980s. History buffs will want more.The book arrived bent in half. each page has a heavy diagonal crease shipped by in a box with no packing.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A thousand Words in Images!By pongboyI love American history. especially when told through old black and white photographs. "A picture is worth a thousand words" is such a true expression when applied to this new book. For anyone with close family ties with West Linn. Oregon. or has an appreciation for the Pacific Northwest will cherish this charming pictorial narrative. Its packed full of vintage photos--each with a story to tell--that will turn your heart nostalgic for the past. I found myself closely staring long and often with each photo. studying and deconstructing the images in my mind--its a page turner! Through words and images. Ms. Seigneur is a good storyteller! You will consider this book a treasure find for your library. A perfect addition for the coffee table collection during parties. I look forward to her new book!2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Moving "Home"By MMPierceI read West Linn: Images of America shortly after moving to the town. It provided me with the historic tapestry to feel as if I had really moved "home". Soon after. I also met the author. Cornelia Seigneur. and knew exactly why I had such a warm feeling of belonging. Her book makes my adopted town interesting and accessible to those who - like me - may have known very little about West Linn and its storied history. Cornelia Seigneurs research reveals that West Linns history is as rich as that of neighboring Oregon City. Her book helped convince me we made the right choice moving here.