Aliquippa in Beaver County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Aliquippa Works

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 9, 2011

1. Aliquippa Works Marker

Inscription.
Aliquippa Works of Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation production commenced in 1909 at this plant once the largest integrated steel plant. Over 14000 persons were employed here. Collective bargaining under the Wagner Act began here in 1937 as a result of efforts of local employees.

Erected by Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Labor Unions. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania - Beaver County Historical Research and Landmarks Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.

Location. 40° 37.141′ N, 80° 14.58′ W. Marker is in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, in Beaver County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Constitution Boulevard offramp (Pennsylvania Route 51) and Station Street. Located at old train station just off the PA 51 North offramp at Aliquippa. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Aliquippa PA 15001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad Passenger Station (within shouting distance of this marker); First Colonial Residents (within shouting distance of this marker); NLRB v. Jones & Laughlin Supreme Court Ruling (within

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shouting distance of this marker); B.F. Jones Memorial Library (approx. 0.6 miles away); Tried Stone Baptist Church (approx. 0.7 miles away); Site of First Mass (approx. 0.9 miles away); Hill Cemetery (approx. 0.9 miles away); Down The Ohio (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aliquippa.

More about this marker. Marker is located behind some high shrubs, not easy to see from the road

Also see . . . Beaver County Historical Research & Landmarks Foundation. Foundation website homepage (Submitted on October 10, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, October 9, 2011

2. Aliquippa Works Marker

Photographed By Mike Wintermantel, July 25, 2015

3. Aliquippa Works Marker

J&L Aliquippa Works image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Unknown, circa 1956

4. J&L Aliquippa Works

Going full blast in 1956. Photo courtesy of B. F. Jones Memorial Library

Changing shifts outside the Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Jack Delano, January 1941

5. Changing shifts outside the Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation

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Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,993 times since then and 112 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on July 25, 2015, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on October 12, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 5. submitted on November 28, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.