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American Tin Plate Company
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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 December 14, 1898. Caption reads: "Shenango Mills - American Tin Plate Co. New Castle, PA."
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Tin Mill
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. Length 1760 Feet - One Building."
36 McKinley Furnace
36 McKinley Furnace was constructed by Theodore Powers and A. L. Crawford in 1848. Caption reads: "McKinley Furnace, New Castle, PA."
Harmony Route
Harmony Route was a limited stop direct to New Castle departing Liberty and Market. The first trolley ran in 1908. Caption reads: "Along the Harmony Route, Near New Castle, PA."
Ashley-Bailey Silk Mill
Four girls gather on the bank of a creek outside Ashley-Bailey Silk Mill.
Plant Number One of Lime Industries
The American Lime and Stone Company, Plant Number One. It was founded in 1901. Caption reads: "No. 1 Plant of the Famous Lime Industries, Bellefonte, PA."
Bethlehem Steel Company
The first rails of puddled iron were rolled on Bethlehem Steel Company's rolling mill September 26th, 1863.
