The Wilbur Mansion and Flatiron Building

Season 1, Episode 15 Landmarks With Leon

The Wilbur Mansion and Flatiron Building

Step into the world of E.P. Wilbur, the quiet powerhouse behind the Lehigh Valley Railroad and one of Bethlehem’s most influential industrial leaders. From his Gothic Revival mansion to his sweeping empire in coal, finance, steel, and public utilities, this episode uncovers the remarkable legacy of the man whose vision shaped South Bethlehem—and whose iconic Flatiron Building still anchors the community today.