Rices Landing in Greene County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Foundry
Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 6, 2021
1. Foundry Marker
W. A. Young Machine Shop and Foundry was started
and owned by W. A. Young in 1900. The building still
maintains the original tools and machinery which are
driven completely by belts. It operated from 1900 to
1969 repairing and making parts for the mines, boats
and the locks and dams along the Monongahela River.This foundry and machine shop did its part in contributing to the industrial revolution of the coal and steel industries of Southwestern Pennsylvania. A curator emeritus of the Smithsonian Institute, Robert Vogel, declared this one of the greatest foundries and machine shops of its type in the nation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 39° 56.957′ N, 79° 59.914′ W. Marker is in Rices Landing, Pennsylvania, in Greene County. Marker is on Water Street north of Main Street (County Route 1010), on the right when traveling east. Marker is located in front
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Isaac Hewitt Pottery (a few steps from this marker); W.A. Young & Sons Foundry and Machine Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Rice's Landing Jail (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Monongahela River (approx. ¼ mile away); Rices Landing (approx. 0.3 miles away); Railroad (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bituminous Coal (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gateway Mine (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rices Landing.
Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 6, 2021
2. Foundry Marker
Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 6, 2021
3. W.A. Young & Sons Foundry and Machine Shop
Photographed By Bradley Owen, September 6, 2021
4. National Historic Landmark Plaque
Foundry and Machine Shop
has been designated a
NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK
This building possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
Opened in 1900 and operating until 1965, this site included a machine shop, foundry, pattern shop, and hardware store. The machinery operated by a series of overhead line shafts, pulleys, and belts. Business for the shop came from the steamboat, railroad, and mining industries, as well as piece repair work.
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 6, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 6, 2021, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
