Mary Ann Skibinski
Published: 1965
Total Pages: 38
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One of the most awesome sights of the Buffalo industrial scene is that of the Bethlehem Steel Plant as it is viewed from atop the Father Baker Bridge. This sight is impressive enough to make one stop and think of what the city of Lackawanna, and even Buffalo, would be like in the absence of this industry. The vital part that the steel company plays in the lives of the citizens of Lackawanna is known to the author since a brother and two uncles work there. Despite the dirty, sprawling appearance of this industrial area, it is necessary to the life and growth of Lackawanna. In this paper, the author has attempted to present a history of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation in the city of Lackawanna as it is seen through the eyes of a small city newspaper over a certain period of time. In relying on information gathered from newspapers, one must be careful since they are often biased and generally make little effort to substantiate the facts and figures used. The author has attempted to sort out these various news articles and use them to present a history of an industry which is very important to the people in this area.