Redevelopment of Bethlehem

In the mid 1950s, like many metropolitan areas in the United States, the City of Bethlehem was invested in the “urban renewal” projects.
Prepared for the Redevelopment Authority, this 1956 report includes photographs of the neighborhoods and  architectural renderings of the current state of the City and proposed changes.

“Local History Collections” in Special Collections contains important publications like this 1956 report and many other document to research and study the land use and social, economical and industrial progress on and around the Lehigh University Campuses. Visit Special Collections for more information.