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Starting with Jones and Laughlin Steel, a mill along the Monongahela River, this facility served as the lifeblood of its community and played a crucial role in the development of America's infrastructure. Founded in the mid-1800s, the mill was a pioneer, producing steel for projects that defined cities and connected the nation through bridges and railroads. However, by the late 1900s, the mill struggled to adapt to the onslaught of affordable global steel imports. Its once-bustling furnaces and vibrant workforce were all but memories by the 1980s. Today, portions of this site have been revitalized into a modern commercial space known as SouthSide Works, yet the remnants of its industrial grandeur remain visible.