Tacony in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Industry Along the River
1917
After the Civil War, Philadelphia became known as "the workshop of the world." Industry boomed as companies like Disston Saw Works and Tacony Iron & Metal, along with textile mills and other large plants, set up shop along the Delaware. The river provided water for manufacturing processes. It also allowed for easy transportation of both raw materials and finished goods.
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Early industries dumped wastes directly into the river, causing severe pollution. Later, regulations and treatment plants helped clean-up the river.
As heavy industry declined, new businesses arrived. Dietz & Watson, a meat processing company, moved here in 1975.
In its heyday, Disston Saw Works employed more than 2,500 workers.
Erected by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation; Delaware River City Corp.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1917.
Location. 40° 0.886′ N, 75° 2.784′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Tacony. Marker is on K&T Trail west of Levick Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5202 Levick Street, Philadelphia PA 19135, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 30, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 29 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 30, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
