After the implosion of the Martin Tower in Lehigh Valley, there is now a concern about trespassers hanging around looking for souvenirs. Police say that anyone who goes beyond the fence surrounding the area will be charged because it is not only dangerous, but illegal.
Bethlehem Steel's former world headquarters is gone, but fans of the defunct steelmaker can now get their hands on a piece of the demolished landmark.
The National Museum of Industrial History in Bethlehem is selling commemorative bricks from Martin Tower. The 21-story building was imploded in May to make way for a $200 million mixed-use development.
Workers saved nearly 1,000 bricks from the building's loading dock and parking deck. The museum has attached a plaque to each brick and is selling them for $25 each. All proceeds benefit the museum.
The museum's president and CEO, Kara Mohsinger, calls it a "unique opportunity to own a small part of one of the most historic events to occur in the Lehigh Valley." She says the museum worked with the property owners to make it happen.
