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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - Homestead and Steel Mills
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA - Birds eye view showing Homestead and Steel Mills. Date: 1937
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Arched Aug17 Chimneys Crossing Heavy Homestead Mill Mills Pennsylvania Pittsburgh 1937
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Bird's Eye View of Homestead and Steel Mills, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (1937)" This photograph, taken in the heart of the 1930s, offers a breathtaking aerial perspective of the Homestead and Steel Mills in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. The image, captured in the year 1937, showcases the industrial might and grandeur of this American city during an era when heavy industry reigned supreme. The photograph reveals a sprawling steel complex, with its intricate network of structures, bridges, and arched passageways. The mills, nestled along the banks of the Monongahela River, are bordered by the majestic, curved bridge, which adds to the scene's visual appeal. The mills' towering chimneys, belching out plumes of smoke, symbolize the relentless energy and production that characterized the region during this period. The Homestead and Steel Mills, a significant part of Pittsburgh's rich history, played a pivotal role in the city's growth and development. This industrial powerhouse was responsible for producing a significant portion of the steel that fueled the United States' industrialization and modernization during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This photograph, with its intriguing composition and historical significance, offers a glimpse into the past and serves as a testament to the ingenuity and resilience of the American people during the 1930s. The image stands as a powerful reminder of the transformative impact of heavy industry on the country's landscape and the enduring legacy it left behind.
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