Samuel Wetherill, ZincWorks

Season 2, Episode 11 Landmarks With Leon

Samuel Wetherill

Before South Bethlehem became an industrial powerhouse, it briefly bore another name — Wetherill. On this episode of Landmarks with Leon, uncover the story of Samuel Wetherill II, the chemist-entrepreneur who revolutionized zinc production and helped spark the region’s industrial rise. From pioneering “white zinc” in America to shaping the workforce that fueled Bethlehem’s future, this episode reveals how one innovator left a lasting mark on the city’s identity. Tune in to discover the name history almost didn’t forget.