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

Henry Noll

(1871-1925)

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, April 4, 2010

1. Henry Noll Marker

Inscription. The productivity of this Bethlehem Steel worker, referred to as "Schmidt," was key to Frederick W. Taylor's landmark book, "Principles of Scientific Management." Noll was credited with loading 45 tons of pig iron a day in 1899, to increase his day's pay to $1.85.

Erected 1995 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 40° 36.728′ N, 75° 22.367′ W. Marker is in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, in Northampton County. Marker is on East Third Street (County Road 412) east of Polk Street, on the left when traveling east. The marker is located in front of the offices of the defunct Bethlehem Steel. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Bethlehem Steel Plant (within shouting distance of this marker); 1910 Bethlehem Steel Strike (approx. 0.2 miles away); Samuel Wetherill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Iron and Steel: A History (approx. ¼ mile away); The Beginnings of Bethlehem Steel

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Moving Materials (approx. 0.3 miles away); Blast Furnace (approx. 0.3 miles away); Air Products (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bethlehem.

Also see . . .
1. Google Books: The principles of scientific management By Frederick Winslow Taylor. (Submitted on April 19, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. ExplorePAhistory.com: Henry Noll (1871-1925). (Submitted on April 19, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
3. Henry Noll at FindAGrave.com. (Submitted on November 10, 2014, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Wide view of the Henry Noll Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Crumlish, April 4, 2010

2. Wide view of the Henry Noll Marker

With the offices of the now-closed Bethlehem Steel Co. in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 840 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.

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