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FOR much of the twentieth century, Pennsylvania was the most heavily and diversely industrialized state in America. Pittsburgh was famous for thirty miles of steel mills, Philadelphia billed itself the "workshop of the world," the Pennsylvania Railroad traversed half the country and the state's anthracite fueled the nation. By the century's last decades, both cities were notorious examples of Rust Belt de-industrialization as America's economy shifted from industrial manufacturing to service and information.

Window and crane hoist. Martin Desht American Dream Photosonata

Window and crane hoist. Bethlehem, Pa.

Garage mechanics, former industrial workers. Southeastern Pa.

Garage mechanics. Martin Desht American Dream Photosonata
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