Lost Steel Plants of the Monongahela River Valley (Images of Modern America)
A visual exploration of the Monongahela River Valley's steel industry, from its dominance under Carnegie Steel to its decline amid foreign imports and recession.
About This Book
Explore the intricate economic and environmental history of the Monongahela River's steel industry.
The Monongahela River's name, Menaonkihela, reflects its eroding banks.
Carnegie Steel dominated global iron, steel, and coke production by the 1880s.
The 1970s saw a surge of cheap foreign steel imports.
The 1981-1982 recession led to massive layoffs, with 153,000 workers affected.
Demolition began in 1985, with seven out of nine major steel plants closing by 1990.
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