Homestead in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Bost Building

Has Been Designated A

— National Historic Landmark —

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 22, 2011

1. Bost Building National Historic Landmark Marker

Inscription.
This building possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America. This was the headquarters of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steelworkers at the time of the Homestead Strike. It is one of the principal structures associates with the "Battle of Homestead" on July 6, 1892, a significant event in the struggle for workers' rights.

Erected 1999 by National Park Service - United States Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks, and the Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1849.

Location. 40° 24.544′ N, 79° 54.264′ W. Marker is in Homestead, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It can be reached from 8th Avenue (Pennsylvania Route 837) 0.2 miles east of McClure Steet. Located on left front of Bost Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 623 E Eighth Avenue Homestead PA 15120, Homestead PA 15120, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Bost Building (here, next to this marker); World War I Memorial (about

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600 feet away, measured in a direct line); National Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural and Educational Center (about 600 feet away); Carnegie Library of Homestead Swim Team (about 700 feet away); Carnegie Library of Homestead (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carnegie Steel Manager's House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Mary Harris "Mother" Jones (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Homestead.

Also see . . .
1. Rivers of Steel - Bost Building. National Heritage Area website (Submitted on July 22, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

2. Bost Building. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 26, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Historic Landmark image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 22, 2011

2. Historic Landmark

The Bost Building 1891-1892 Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation

Bost Building image. Click for more information.

via NPS, 1892?

3. Bost Building

National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form
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Bost Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, July 22, 2011

4. Bost Building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 980 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 22, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on June 26, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 4. submitted on July 22, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.