WATCH: How Pueblo became known as the 'Steel City'

As Colorado gets ready to celebrate its 150th anniversary as a state, News5 wants to share stories of our history, especially in southern Colorado.

How Pueblo became known as the 'Steel City'

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PUEBLO, Colo. (KOAA) — As Colorado gets ready to celebrate its 150th anniversary as a state, News5 wants to share stories of our history, especially in southern Colorado.

Pueblo's history is rooted in steel. In the late 1800s, Pueblo started to see a diverse population with people from all over the world coming to the city for jobs at the steel mill.

Watch News5's coverage of Pueblo's history below:

Here's how Pueblo became known as the 'Steel City.'

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