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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYGI_the-lukens-mill-late-1800s_Coatesville-PA.html
A new rolling mill was constructed in 1870 powered by a steam boiler to drive the larger rolls, which were 25" in diameter and 84" in length. The old mill was then converted to Pudding Mill to prepare stick for the new mill.
In 1890, the firm a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY97_the-star-gazers-stone_Coatesville-PA.html
The Star-Gazers' Stone Erected in 1764 by Mason and Dixon in locating the Pennsylvania-Maryland Boundary Line Being 15 miles North thereof and 31 miles due West of Philadelphia. Here they also measured a degree of Latitude on the Earth's surface s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY90_the-lukens-mill-early-1900s_Coatesville-PA.html
In 1891 Lukens installed its first two open hearth furnaces which were then quickly upgraded and complemented by four new 35-tons for a total of six. Lukens poured its first heat of steel on February 25, 1892. In 1899 a 48" Universal mill was adde…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY5W_the-modern-mill_Coatesville-PA.html
In 1927 a new 84" mill was installed, replacing the old 84" mill of the 1870s. It could produce plates as thin as 1/8" and up to 72" wide. Also in 1927, Lukens formed the By-Products Steel Company, a subsidiary established to provide partial fabri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMY2H_lukens-executive-office-building_Coatesville-PA.html
Addressing the needs of a growing business, a new office building was constructed on South First Avenue. Groundbreaking took place in 1902 and Lukens Main Office was completed in the fall of 1903. The building proved to be an aesthetic enhancement…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWOT_brandywine-mansion_Coatesville-PA.html
Historic Fleming house, purchased by Moses Coates in 1787. Acquired in 1810 by Jesse Kersey and Isaac Pennock, founders of the Brandywine Iron Works. Occupied 1816-1825 by Pennock's son-in-law, Dr. Charles Lukens, whose widow Rebecca continued and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWOG_salvation-army_Victoria-BC.html
At this sitethe Salvation Army began activities in Victoria, June 26, 1887
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWOF_market-squares-main-gate-fountain_Victoria-BC.html
This historic fountain was originally erected near the turn of the century at the "edge of town" known as the Five Corners: Government, Douglas, Gorge and Hillside Streets.The three-level fountain provided water for parched travellers [sic] and th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWOE_cast-iron-panels_Victoria-BC.html
The cast iron panels on this fence are from the Driard Hotel, built in 1892 and designed by architect John Teaque. It was Victoria's most prestigious hotel prior to the construction of the Empress Hotel. A reconstructed portion of the original hot…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWOD_ida-ella-ruth-jones_Coatesville-PA.html
African American self-taught artist who depicted life in rural Chester County in the first half of the 20th century. The daughter of a former slave, Jones completed more than 300 works in her 70's and 80's. She worked in watercolor, oil, and penci…