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The Fallen Giants of Pennsylvania's Steel Industry
The air of Homestead, Pennsylvania, once echoed with the clamor of industry and the cries of workers demanding justice. In 1892, this small town was at the center of one of the most pivotal labor strikes in American history, a confrontation between steel workers and the powerful Carnegie Steel Company. This strike was about more than just steel; it was a battle for dignity and respect amid the harsh realities of the industrial revolution. Today, many of Pennsylvania's once-thriving steel mills lay abandoned, hushed monuments to the labor struggles and economic shifts that shaped our nation. This article takes a journey through seven of these fascinating, yet silent giants.