National Register of Historic Places

Martin Tower

Bethlehem, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
Listed
June 27, 2010
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
10000401

About this property

Martin Tower was a 21-story, 101.2 m (332 ft) building at 1170 8th Avenue in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States. It was the tallest building in both Bethlehem and the greater Lehigh Valley, 8 ft (2.4 m) taller than the PPL Building in Allentown. Martin Tower was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 28, 2010. Originally built as the headquarters of now-defunct Bethlehem Steel, the building, which once dominated Bethlehem's city's skyline, was completed in 1972. It stood vacant from early 2007 until its eventual demolition on May 19, 2019.

Location

1170 8th Ave
Bethlehem, Lehigh County, Pennsylvania
40.63162, -75.39524

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When was Martin Tower listed on the National Register?

Martin Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 27, 2010.

What type of historic resource is Martin Tower?

Martin Tower is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Martin Tower?

The period of significance for Martin Tower is recorded as the industrial era.

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