Now Available! "Camp and Plant Volume I,"  published by The Bessemer Historial Society/ Steelworks Museum. Chronicles the activities of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company’s many coal mines, iron mines and quarries as well as the rolling mills and steelworks from December 14, 1901 to June 28, 1902. "Camp and Plant," a weekly periodical, was published by the Sociological Department to inform employees about the various activities of the company. The book contains reports contributed by correspondents from each active location as well as photographs, maps, and advertisements. Each issue has short articles or stories in German, Spanish, and Italian. It also contains features of special interest to women and children.
For Sale in the Company Store Gift Shop at the Museum, or order online.

The Steelworks Museum of Industry and Culture opened to the public on Jan. 19th, 2007.

Museum hours are Monday - Saturday 10 to 4. Admission is $3 12 & over, $2 3 to 11 and under 3 free. Members of the Bessemer Historical Society receive free admission.


Kid's Gallery Guide Now Available
(click above to go to page)

 

 

 

 


The Memorial Brick Campaign honors those who worked at CF&I and its related operations.

It's also a great way to be involved and support the Steelworks Museum with a personalized brick with the name of a business, group or organization.

Proceeds from the sale of bricks will be used to landscape the museum grounds.

 

Events ~ Events ~ Events

March 29th - Movie Day at the Museum
April 1st - Volunteer Luncheon
May 16th - CF&I Mine Rescue car #1 Opening
May 17th - Flag Rededication Ceremony

May 24th - 4th Annual Coal Camp Excursion
June 14th - Best of Bessemer
October 17th - November 1st - Hall of Horror

Updated Gift Shop - Updated Major Donors page - Updated Calendar - Updated Links - Updated Archives News

Bessemer Historical Society
215 Canal Street ~ Pueblo, CO 81004
phone 719.564.9086 ~ fax 719.564.9681
info@cfisteel.org