From its early days as sacred salt-gathering grounds for Native Americans to the manufacturing of the pesticide DDT for war efforts in the 1900s to today’s steel mill, Harrison’s Natrona neighborhood oozes historical contributions to modern industry. Scandalous tales are a close second. Fanny Sellins, the first woman union organizer,
You never know what you might pluck from the Allegheny River. Magnet fishing enthusiasts George and Suzanne Murphy Haught have pulled up boat parts, locks and even a gun. “I pulled out a washer from a barge that was the size of a dinner plate,” said George, who began the
FreightWaves Classics/Pioneers: Edward G Budd transformed the railroad and automobile industries (Part 3) railpage.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from railpage.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
FreightWaves Classics/Pioneers: Edward G Budd transformed the railroad and automobile industries (Part 3) railpage.com.au - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from railpage.com.au Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
In Part 3 of this FreightWaves Classics article, the focus is primarily on Edward Budd's contributions to the passenger rail industry in the 1930s, as well as his legacy.