Ambridge in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
American Bridge Company
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 10, 2011
1. American Bridge Company Marker
This was site of American Bridge Company. Largest steel fabricating plant in the world. Division of United States Steel Corporation erected 1903. During World War II the Marine Department built LST landing crafts here. Closed April 1983.
Erected by Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania - Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1903.
Location. 40° 35.319′ N, 80° 13.902′ W. Marker is in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. Marker is at the intersection of 8th Street (Pennsylvania Route 989) and Ohio River Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 65), on the right when traveling east on 8th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ambridge PA 15003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. SPANG Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); For God and Country (approx. 0.3 miles away); Harmony Society Cemetery (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Harmonist Wool Block (approx. half a mile away); Greenhouse and Bakery (approx. half
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Also see . . .
1. American Bridge Company History. Company website entry (Submitted on July 10, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
2. Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation. Foundation website homepage (Submitted on October 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 10, 2011
2. American Bridge Company Marker
Photographed By Unknown, circa 1950
3. American Bridge Company Plant
Aerial view of the American Bridge Company in Ambridge, PA
Courtesy: Western Pennsylvania Historical Society
Postcard by Minsky Brothers & Company
4. Bird's-Eye View of Ambridge, Pa., and American Bridge Company Plant on Ohio River
Credits. This page was last revised on August 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,745 times since then and 90 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on December 28, 2014.
