McKeesport in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
National Tube Works
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 11, 2011
1. National Tube Works Marker
Incorporated 1869, the works began production here, 1872. By 1901, when it became a subsidiary of United States Steel, this was the world's largest pipe producer. Major advances in inspection techniques originated here. Plant operations ceased in 1987.
Erected 1991 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.
Location. 40° 21.127′ N, 79° 51.629′ W. Marker is in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. Marker is on Lysle Boulevard (Pennsylvania Route 148) 0.2 miles west of Coursin Street, on the right when traveling west. Located at PATransit McKeesport Transportation Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McKeesport PA 15132, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Bank of McKeesport Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); John F. Kennedy (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles
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More about this marker. The marker was moved about 75 feet east of its original location when the transit center was being redeveloped.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, September 11, 2011
2. National Tube Works Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 28, 2023
3. National Tube Works Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 28, 2023
4. National Tube Works Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 28, 2023
5. National Tube Works Tubes
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 28, 2023
6. National Tube Company Building, c.1908
Daily News Building. View from JFK Memorial Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 678 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 1, 2023, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
