Air Products
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. It 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
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Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Lehigh Valley. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy and also one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
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 (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 Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Air Products Company History.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2017. It was originally submitted on December 23, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 373 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 23, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
