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In February, 1910, over 9,000 steelworkers went on strike over wages, overtime, and work conditions. A striker was shot and killed here during hostilities that ensued. The subsequent federal investigation substantiated workers' claims and contributed to industry reforms.
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| HM Number | HM1C5H |
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| Tags | |
| Year Placed | 2012 |
| Placed By | Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014 at 3:51am PDT -07:00 |
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Photo Credits: [1] CAROLYN MARTIENSSEN
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18T E 468730 N 4495770 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 40.61216667, -75.36965000 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 40° 36.73', W 75° 22.179' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 40° 36' 43.80" N, 75° 22' 10.74" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 484, 610 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 662-698 E 3rd St, Bethlehem PA 18015, US |
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