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The photograph has no caption or writing to identify the location. It is obvious that it is a ""waterworks"" building and the gentlemen's attire suggest that it is circa 1890-1900. There are some undergraduate theses written in that time period and published student articles describing the waterworks in Bethlehem and South Bethlehem but none of these publications have any exterior photograph of the structure, and unfortunately, neither one of the Bethlehem waterworks exists today.

This is volume 3 of an extensively detailed biographical and genealogical study of individuals and families living within the Lehigh Valley.

Levering provides an historical account of Bethlehem, PA, describing the people and events that shaped the community from the years 1741-1892. Using various original documents and manuscripts, Levering provides details pertaining to the history of Bethlehem, such as its founding, the Moravian community, its prominent figures and landmarks, etc. This book was "Issued as a memorial volume by the Sesqui-centennial committee of the Moravian congregation of Bethlehem."

This report, done by the Bureau of Labor, investigates the strike at the Bethlehem Steel Company (Bethlehem, PA) in 1910. The report was "prepared under the direction of Chas. P. Neill, Commissioner of Labor" (title page). The report outlines the causes of the strike as well as an overall investigation as to the working conditions at the company. Numerous tables of data are provided from the investigation.

Historical sketch of the borough of South Bethlehem, principal portions of the General Borough Law, proceedings in the matter of the incorporation of the Borough of South Bethlehem, PA., ordinances, and index to principal resolutions of Town Council, and list of councilmen since the incorporation of the Borough.

Esther Lee grew up in Bethlehem, PA. The daughter of African-American’s who came to Bethlehem from the south in search of a better life, Esther describes being aware of and experiencing racial discrimination from a young age. In this interview, Esther relates her struggle to build and maintain a career and family in Bethlehem, PA. Esther explains that she and her husband stayed in Bethlehem, PA despite continued prejudice and the fact that many African American’s in their generation left because of the lack of jobs.

This is an interview with Magdolna Krycias and Joanne Krycias, in Hellertown, PA, conducted by Andrew Krause. In this interview, Magdolna discusses her family history, growing up on a farm in Coalsville and later in Steel City, her education, social gatherings her family attended, the experiences of both her and her husband working for Bethlehem Steel, as well as her time working at Champion.

This is an interview with Helen and John Remenar, residents of Bethlehem, PA, conducted by Andrew Krause. In this interview, the Remenars discuss various topics concerning their lives in the Lehigh Valley.

This thesis, written by Wilbur T. Bachman for a B.S. degree from Lehigh University in 1922, presents the history of bridges in Bethlehem as well as a look into the history and financing of the Hill-to-Hill Bridge. He examines the history of the construction of the New Street Bridge, the Monocacy Bridge, the Minsi Trail Bridge, the Railroad Bridge, and the Temporary Bridge. Furthermore, Bachman provides a detailed examination of the history of the campaign to build the Hill-to-Hill Bridge.

Volume 1 of an extensively detailed biographical and genealogical study of individuals and families who lived in the Lehigh Valley. Volume 1 focuses on larger historical topics and processees such as colonial wars, individual borough histories, and topics such as internal improvements, census data, newspapers, etc.

This booklet specifically discusses the Easton, Allentown, and Bethlehem exchange through the Lehigh Valley Telephone Corporation. A variety of advertisements from the mentioned cities are sporadically placed throughout the booklet. Information is presented on the sundry specials Lehigh Valley Telephone Corporation offer. Also, rules for talking with other exchanges were given to the readers.

This plan, prepared by the urban planning firm Gruen Associates and the South Side '76 Committee, a group representing the interests of the people of the South Side of Bethlehem, Pa., was prepared in response to a proposal to extend the I-378 expressway though the South Side of Bethlehem.

This is volume 2 of an extensively detailed biographical and genealogical study of individuals and families living within the Lehigh Valley.

This is a survey of Bethlehem's recreation facilities produced by the Bethlehem Community Council in 1960. This survey includes statistics, maps and other data about public and private recreation facilities in the city of Bethlehem as well as surrounding boroughs and townships. The survey was conducted in order to help examine the current state of recreation facilities in the Bethlehem area as well as to help with future recreation programs, policies and developments.