Great Steel Strike of 1919, The. In the largest work stoppage to that date, over 350,000 U.S. workers went off the job. Rev. Adalbert Kazincy, pastor of St. Michael's here, championed the strikers and provided the church as a meeting place. The strike failed after 15 weeks.

Braddock Ave. at 14th St., across from Edgar Thompson Works, Braddock, PA, United States

Braddock's Field. Known as the high tide of the Whiskey Rebellion, the rendezvous of militias from Pennsylvania's four western counties took place here, August 1-2, 1794. This was the largest armed resistance to the national government between the Revolutionary and Civil War eras. Although this demonstration by 5,000 to 7,000 men was essentially peaceful, it signaled to the government a need for military force to suppress the revolt.

549 Jones Ave., Washington Statue Park, Braddock, PA, United States

Braddock's Defeat. July 9, 1755 Gen. Braddock's British forces en route to capture Fort Duquesne were ambushed and routed by French and Indians within present limits of Braddock and North Braddock, forcing retreat and failure of the expedition.

562 Jones Ave., east side, near Braddock Lib., Braddock, PA, United States