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STEEL MILL, 1938. Steel Company, along the Ohio River, in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
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STEEL MILL, 1938. Steel Company, along the Ohio River, in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
STEEL MILL, 1938.
Steel Company, along the Ohio River, in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Arthur Rothstein, July 1938
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1938 Blast Furnace Factory Industry July Mill Ohio River Pennsylvania Pollution Railroad Car Railroad Track Smoke Smokestack Steel Steel Mill Town Track Train
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This photograph, titled "STEEL MILL, 1938" takes us back to a defining era in American industrial history. The image captures the immense Steel Company situated along the majestic Ohio River in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. Taken by renowned photographer Arthur Rothstein in July 1938, this snapshot encapsulates the raw power and gritty beauty of early steel production. The scene showcases an imposing blast furnace dominating the landscape, belching out smoke that mingles with the river mist. The exterior of the factory stands tall and formidable against a backdrop of houses nestled nearby. Railroad tracks snake through the foreground, leading to a railroad car waiting patiently for its load. This visual symphony of industry is both awe-inspiring and thought-provoking. Beyond its aesthetic appeal lies a deeper narrative about progress and pollution. The billowing smokestacks symbolize not only economic prosperity but also environmental consequences that plagued many industrial towns during this time period. As we gaze upon this historic moment frozen in time, we are transported to an era when steel mills were at their zenith - bustling with activity while shaping communities like Aliquippa into thriving centers of industry. This photograph serves as a reminder of our nation's rich manufacturing heritage and prompts reflection on how far we have come since then.
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