Forging Ahead: Reimagining Steel
Examining the collapse, and recovery, of America’s steel towns Amy Kenny The Hamilton Spectator “Steel’s gone.” That’s what residents of U.S. steel towns will say when…
Forging Ahead 2: Buffalo
“We don’t argue about what to do now, we argue about how we do it. That’s a different and better argument to have.” Buffalo: From steel…
Forging Ahead 2: Rich Buffalo
As rich as grass shipped from Belgium Just how rich was Buffalo in the early 1900s? This rich: Oil tycoon Thomas J. McKinney built a mansion…
Forging Ahead 2: Buffalo Brad
Exploring Buffalo with Buffalo Brad When Brad Hahn was in Grade 4, he wanted two things for Christmas — an architectural guide to the city of…
Forging Ahead 2: Buffalo Culture
Buffalo’s arts and culture scene Buffalo has always had a strong arts and culture scene. Besides Chicago, it’s the only American city that boasts examples of…
Forging Ahead 3: Bethlehem
“There’s something attractive about the scale and what (the furnaces) look like. They’re artistic when you look at it. They’re gothic. They’re severe.” Bethlehem: poised for…
Forging Ahead 3: City in a City
The city within steel city Bethlehem Steel was a city within a city. The 1,800 acres offered more than jobs. There were company stores, a company-run…
Forging Ahead 3: Bethlehem Peeps
Where your Peeps at? Bethlehem. If you’re a fan of the fluffy yellow marshmallow treats, you might want to consider making a pilgrimage to the…
Forging Ahead 3: The Founder
The philanthropic founder Asa Packer was the founder of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company. He was instrumental in the founding of Bethlehem Steel (originally Bethlehem Rolling…
Forging Ahead 4: Pittsburgh
“You have to run over people. You have to make a decision whether you want to be loved or effective. Whether you want to get along…
Forging Ahead 4: Carrie Legend
The legend of the Carrie Blast Furnaces The Carrie Blast Furnaces would stand out even if they weren’t the only thing in the field where they’re…
Forging Ahead 5: Youngstown
“We still have our challenges, but we are used to the challenges.” Youngstown: A work in progress Amy Kenny The Hamilton Spectator n the 1990s, after…
Forging Ahead 6: Cleveland
“I think that local political leaders want more on the tax rolls rather than less, but the only greater sin is having parts of your city…
Forging Ahead 7: Lands of Opportunity
“You want to be in control of your future. You don’t want to be pushed into responding to potentially what might be the lowest common…