Andrew Carnegie blue plaque

Andrew Carnegie blue plaque

Duquesne Steel Works. Plant here began in 1886. Acquired by Andrew Carnegie, 1890; by U.S. Steel, 1901. Workers here implemented advances in rolling mill & blast furnace processes before 1914; in pollution control, 1953. At peak of operations they manned six blast furnaces. Plant was in service until 1984.

by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission

Colour: blue

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