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Bethlehem Steel Mill: Furnace & Coke Ovens
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Numbered Coke Ovens
I'm fascinated with these things. Or rather, the simple repetitive patterns created by them, including the numbering above.
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4 comments for this photo:
Kathy (Nov 02 2005, 9:46 am)
very near, they have a nice round pattern. Not sure how they work.
Edward Scahill (Apr 21 2006, 9:49 pm)
I worked in the Lackawanna coke ovens briefly in the summer of 1969. I don't recognize the photo above but have very distinct memories of the batteries, intense heat "the pusher" and having to take a shower at least twice daily to remove the coke dust (very sticky), which literally fell like rain. We all wore long-sleeved work clothes, long underwear, asbestos gloves and heat shields on our helmets. However, I consider this the best work experience I ever had. It was remarkable to meet men who worked in this hellish place for years in order to pay their mortgages and put food on the table. I never once heard anyone complain or give me a hard time because I was a "college boy" who would not be coming back in the fall. I wonder how many kids today would be willing to make the sacrifices these men did to take care of their families. I still have my heat shield and helmet. I consider both to be badges of honor.
Scott (Jun 15 2006, 9:21 pm)
cool design. I appreciate the design in the functional objects
Dan Cadigan (Jul 09 2006, 10:19 pm)
This is #7 coke battery. The signs above are the oven numbers...ie 702....This picture had to have been taken while standing on top of the battery