Wyandotte in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Kelly's First Tilting Bessemer Steel Converter
This tablet is dedicated to the memory of those pioneers of the steel industry who in 1864 on this, the site of the Wyandotte Iron Works erected the first Bessemer steel converter used commercially for the manufacture of Bessemer steel in America.
Erected 1922 by Detroit Chapter American Society for Steel Treating.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 42° 12.187′ N, 83° 8.952′ W. Marker is in Wyandotte, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker is at the intersection of Biddle Avenue and Elm Street, on the right when traveling north on Biddle Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3005 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte MI 48192, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eureka Iron Works & Wyandotte Savings Bank (here, next to this marker); First Fire Station (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Melody Brothers Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Triangular Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); R. P. McMurphy's (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); America's First Bessemer Steel Mill (about 400 feet away); Hotel Arlington (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wyandotte.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 106 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.