In 1984, the Steel Plant Museum was established to help preserve and document the memories of the newly-extinct steel industry in Western New York. While the majority of the collection is from Bethlehem's Lackawanna plant, artifacts from Republic Steel, Hanna Furnace, and other local companies are also represented here.

Union efforts to improve working conditions are documented in grievance files and correspondence kept in the Museum's Reference Library. Their hard-won benefits are listed in contract booklets that workers studied diligently. The Reference Library also contains steel-related catalogs, technical papers, books, and manuals.

Main Location (Map)

The Steel Plant Museum's main location is open concurrent with the Lackawanna Public Library's hours. It is handicap-accessible, there is a café serving coffee and delicious refreshments at nominal prices, and...admission is free!

Address:

Lackawanna Public Library
560 Ridge Road
Lackawanna, NY 14218

Satellite Location (Map)

More exhibits are available for viewing at our satellite location, two blocks east of the Lackawanna Public Library. This location is open Sundays between 1 and 5 p.m., or by appointment.

Address:

Bethel Presbyterian Church
682 Ridge Road
Lackawanna, NY 14218

Donations of memorabilia from steelworkers and their families are always welcomed. Help preserve your heritage as a proud Western New York steelworker.

CONTACT

716-823-0630 (phone)
716-827-1997 (fax)

For comments please contact Mike Malyak at mmalyak@verizon.net.

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