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Steel Works

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Description: Bethlehem Steel Corporation, in operation from 1857–2003, was once the second-largest steel producer in the United States.
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Carnegie Gate

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Description: Peviously Sharon Steel Company, Carnegie Steel began operations in 1902. Here, the front gate is shown.
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Eastern Steel Works Factories

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Description: In the late 1800's Eastern Steel Works replaced Pottsville Rolling Mill, and was in operation until 1931 when it was replaced by Bethlehem Steel.
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Lukens Steel Company

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Description: Lukens Steel Company was founded in 1810, and was the largest employer in Chester County in the 1960s, with over 10,000 workers.
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Lukens Steel Company

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Description: Lukens Steel Company was founded in 1810, and was the largest employer in Chester County in the 1960s, with over 10,000 workers.
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Bethlehem Steel Company

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Description: The first rails of puddled iron were rolled on Bethlehem Steel Company's rolling mill September 26th, 1863.
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North Lebanon Furnaces

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Description: Robert and George Dawson Coleman built the North Lebanon Furnaces in 1847 and 1848 on the southern slopes of what is now Coleman’s Park. Caption reads: "No...
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36 McKinley Furnace

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Description: 36 McKinley Furnace was constructed by Theodore Powers and A. L. Crawford in 1848. Caption reads: "McKinley Furnace, New Castle, PA."
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Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1

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Description: View toward the fire engine which is parked in the middle of the street. To the right, parked next to the curb, is the wagon that carries the fire fighters...
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General Store Interior

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Description: Interior of a general store. Toys, porcelain animals, canned goods, and bottles line the store shelves.
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American Tin Plate Company

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Description: In 1897, Shenango Mill was constructed and became the largest mill of its kind in the world, owned by the American Tin Plate Company, which was founded on ...
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Tin Mill

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Description: National Tin Plate Company was founded by William Donner in May 1897 and became the Monessen, PA's first employer. Caption reads: "Tin Mill, Monessen, PA. ...
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Lebanon Chain Works

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Description: Four workers at the Lebanon Chain Works, the site of the production of the largest chain in the world, measuring 3 3/16 inches.
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Lebanon Chain Works

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Description: Four workers are shown in Lebanon Chain Works, the site of the production of the largest chain in the world, measuring 3 3/16 inches.
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Palace of Sweets

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Description: Slightly elevated view of the Palace of Sweets, a restaurant-style candy shop manned with waiters and waitresses.
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American Car and Foundry Company

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Description: The former Berwick company, Jackson and Woodin Manufacturing Company, was founded in 1861 and became part of the American Car and Foundry Company in the 18...
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Exterior William's Pharmacy

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Description: Exterior view of WIlliam's Pharmacy. Signs read "Williams Drugs, Hospital Supplies, Toilet Articles, Kodak Films, Soda Fountain, First Aid, Information" "S...
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William H. Seward

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Description: Vignetted carte-de-visite profile portrait of William H. Seward, Secretary of State under the Lincoln Administration.
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Fire Department

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Description: A view of the fire department and its engines. The garage consists of two bays, with a small, circular window placed above, the gabled roof forming a tria...
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Brandywine Fire Department

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Description: A view of the fire department and two engines in the middle of the street. The engine on the left contains three men, one at the wheel and two standing on...

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