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Duane Works, situated along the Mononghela River, operated at its peak for several decades, churning out millions of tons of steel essential to America's Industrial Revolution. Established in 1886, this mill became a cornerstone of its community, celebrated for its innovative production techniques. However, foreign competition and changing economic conditions led to its closure in the 1980s. Today, the area lies in ruin, a bittersweet reminder of its past, with nature gradually reclaiming the rusted structures.