Bethlehem in Northampton County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Charles M. Schwab
(1862-1939)
American industrialist and pioneer of the US steel industry. Schwab established Bethlehem Steel Corporation in 1904. By World War I, it was among the largest steel producers in the world and a major contributor to the war effort. Schwab's South Bethlehem home was here.
Erected 2007 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 40° 36.676′ N, 75° 23.291′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Marker is on West 3rd Street west of Seneca Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 557 West 3rd Street, 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. Edwin L. Drake (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brighton Court (approx. 0.2 miles away); Robert H. Sayre (approx. ¼ mile away); Crown Inn (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Coxe Ward for Obstetrical Cases (approx. 0.4 miles away); Eugene Gifford Grace (approx. 0.4 miles away); Stephen Vincent Benét (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Canaler's Life (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethlehem.
Also see . . .
1. Charles M. Schwab. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on October 30, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Smilin' Charlie Schwab. Pittsburgh Quarterly website entry (Submitted on December 14, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 856 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 14, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 2. submitted on October 30, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on December 14, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.