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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, Bethlehem was founded in 1741. Bethlehem Steel built the Golden Gate Bridge, Hoover Dam, and many NYC skyscrapers. Known as 'Christmas City USA' — founded on Christmas Eve 1741.
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Founded 1741 | Population 77,000 | Peak 77,000 (2024) | County Northampton County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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1741 Moravian Settlement: Christmas Eve founding.
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1857 Bethlehem Steel: Once world's 2nd largest steelmaker.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Bethlehem's character and economy.
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1995 Steel Closes: Bethlehem Steel shuts down.
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2009 SteelStacks: Arts campus on former mill site.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1741 Culture
Moravian Settlement
1857 Industry
Bethlehem Steel
1890 Culture
Higher Education
1995 Business
Steel Closes
2009 Culture
SteelStacks

Did You Know?

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Bethlehem Steel built the Golden Gate Bridge, Hoover Dam, and many NYC skyscrapers.
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Known as 'Christmas City USA' — founded on Christmas Eve 1741.
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SteelStacks arts campus is on the former steel mill site.
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Bethlehem is located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
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Bethlehem has a population of approximately 77,000.

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