The Steel Giant That Built America ... Then Collapsed

For nearly a century, Bethlehem Steel was once one of the most powerful companies in America. Its steel built iconic structures, fueled industry, and helped win wars. At its peak, it employed over 300,000 workers. It was the backbone of a nation. Then it collapsed. This is the story of how the steel giant that built America fell — and why there's almost nothing left of it today. 🔔 Lost America TV uncovers the forgotten places that built this country. Subscribe for more stories of abandoned giants. 00:00 - Introduction — A City That Forgot 03:42 - The Birth of Bethlehem Steel (1857) 07:02 - The Scale & the Steel That Built America 11:10 - The People Behind the Furnaces 14:26 - The Slow Collapse 19:03 - What Remains