Weirton

Weirton
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 128
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ISBN-10 : 9781439648568
ISBN-13 : 1439648565
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Book Synopsis Weirton by : Dennis R. Jones

Download or read book Weirton written by Dennis R. Jones and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-17 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weirton was originally settled as the village of Hollidays Cove, a strategic fortification along the Ohio River in northwestern Virginia. In 1909, a tinplate mill was established in northern Hollidays Cove, and Weirton was born. Thousands of immigrants of many nationalities came here to work and live, while Ernest T. Weir created his lifes dream of a fully integrated steel plant. Weirton became the Largest Unincorporated Town in the Country and remained unincorporated for 38 years. In 1947, Weirton combined with Hollidays Cove, Weirton Heights, and Marland Heights to become the official City of Weirton. Thomas E. Millsop, president of Weirton Steel Co., became the first mayor, and the mill became a major factor in the citys success. Many historic moments, including the record snowfall of Thanksgiving weekend 1950, were highlighted in the Weirton Steel Employees Bulletin. Weirton captures this event and tells the story of the New City, which thrived in the 1950s and 1960s.


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