Pontiac in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Molten Metal
at Automotive Foundries in Pontiac
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 28, 2021
1. Molten Metal Marker
Workers in Pontiac handled the fires of furnacesto cast parts for the dynamic automobile industry. In the mid-1920's, the Wilson Foundry & Machine Company on the south side of Pontiac was the largest automotive foundry in the world. To meet incredible demand, Wilson actively recruited workers in the Southern States and elsewhere. In 1928 the large Pontiac Foundry opened on the north side of town to make parts for cars and trucks, and by 1941 it was pouring 200,000 tons of iron. Into the 1970's the foundry supplied parts to various divisions of General motors, but inability to expand, cost of modernization and declining demand led to its closing in 1987.You Auto Know
Automotive parts are often cast in "grey iron" which mixes in graphite to make them lighter and easier to shape.
Erected by Motorcities National Heritage Area, National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 42° 38.228′ N, 83° 17.526′
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 28, 2021
2. Molten Metal Marker
Close-up of left side
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Parades and People-Watching (within shouting distance of this marker); Outstanding Architecture (within shouting distance of this marker); Inspiration Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Building Trucks In Pontiac (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); From Trail To Pavement (about 300 feet away); Pontiac's Coach Builders (about 300 feet away); A Record Of Innovation (about 400 feet away); Pontiac Thrived (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pontiac.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 28, 2021
3. Molten Metal Marker
Close-up of right side
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 28, 2021
4. Molten Metal Marker
Marker just north of Fillmore 13 Brewery
Credits. This page was last revised on June 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 67 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
