Meadville in Crawford County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Spirella Company
Founded 1904 Spirella, the world's largest corset maker, employed 1 of 27 local workers. A paternalistic management sponsored classes, an infirmary, library, cafeteria & ball team. This building with its north light windows was the primary sewing site in Meadville.Erected 2008 by Crawford County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 41° 38.28′ N, 80° 9.12′ W. Marker is in Meadville, Pennsylvania, in Crawford County. Marker is on Chestnut Street west of South Cottage Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 283 Chestnut Street, Meadville PA 16335, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Federal Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Spirella Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Masonic Building (about
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
