Bethlehem in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Air Products

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2017

1. Air Products Marker

Inscription.

Air Products, founded in 1940, revolutionized the supply of industrial gases on the novel concept of building a plant next to a steel mill and piping oxygen directly to the customer. That transformative idea was reflected in the "A" of Air Products' original logo, drawn from the alchemist's symbol for air—one of alchemy's classical elements of earth, air, fire and water. Alchemy, an ancient form of chemistry and metallurgy, was about discovering methods for changing base metals into gold, in essence, transforming a substance of little value into one of great worth. SteelStacks has done the same in transforming an historic steel mill into a magical space for the celebration of the arts, culture and community.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1940.

Location. 40° 36.857′ N, 75° 22.056′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Marker is at the intersection of 1st Street and Founders Way, on the left when traveling west on 1st Street. Marker is on the grounds of the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem PA 18015, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Community of Workers (within shouting distance of this marker); Hot, Loud, & Dangerous

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(within shouting distance of this marker); The Blower House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Immigration & Industry (about 300 feet away); Making Iron (about 300 feet away); Blast Furnace (about 300 feet away); Bethlehem Built (about 300 feet away); The Bethlehem Beam (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethlehem.

Also see . . .
1. What is SteelStacks?. (Submitted on December 23, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Air Products Company History. (Submitted on December 23, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2017

2. Air Products Marker

Air Products Marker at ArtsQuest Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 22, 2017

3. Air Products Marker at ArtsQuest Center

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 23, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.