Bethlehem Steel in Sparrows Point meant much more than a job for its employees. It forged a part of Maryland’s history.

The Baltimore Museum of Industry’s exhibit “Fire and Shadow” uses voices, images and artifacts to chronicle the story. Curator Deborah Weiner gives a preview. Plus we hear what it was like to grow up in the shadow of the mill, and how working there was a life changer for many employees, like Kathy Garrison:

 “You could have the hopes of having a nice home and a couple of cars and swingset in the yard. You know, you didn’t have dreams of being a millionaire but it was a really nice life, it was a very good opportunity for a little slice of American pie.”

Links:  Baltimore Museum of Industry 'Fire and Shadow: The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel' tickets, Sat. Oct. 23 'Women of Steel' live event, Sparrows Point: An American Steel Story podcast.

Bethlehem Steel in Sparrows Point meant much more than a job for its employees. It forged a part of Maryland&rsquo;s history.
The Baltimore Museum of Industry&rsquo;s exhibit &ldquo;Fire and Shadow&rdquo; uses voices, images and artifacts to chronicle the story. Curator Deborah Weiner&nbsp;gives a preview. Plus we hear what it was like to grow up in the shadow of the mill, and how working there was a life changer for many employees, like Kathy Garrison:
&nbsp;&ldquo;You could have the hopes of having a nice home and a couple of cars and swingset in the yard. You know, you didn&rsquo;t have dreams of being a millionaire but it was a really nice life, it was a very good opportunity for a little slice of American pie.&rdquo;
Links:&nbsp; Baltimore Museum of Industry 'Fire and Shadow: The Rise and Fall of Bethlehem Steel' <a href="https://48278.blackbaudhosting.com/48278/page.aspx?pid=196&amp;tab=2&amp;txobjid=b1fcff8e-8d6d-429c-9625-3027fc3c3596">tickets</a>, Sat. Oct. 23 'Women of Steel' <a href="https://www.thebmi.org/programs-events/sparrows-points-women-of-steel/">live event</a>, <a href="https://www.thebmi.org/portfolio/sparrows-point-an-american-steel-story/">Sparrows Point: An American Steel Story podcast</a>.

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