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Homestead Pump House

Homestead Pump House

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Homestead Pump House

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Location: Swissvale, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

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oliviakellis

February 20, 2024

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Embark on a captivating bike ride along the historic Homestead Pump House. As an essential feature of the Homestead Steel Works, it symbolizes Pittsburgh's industrial legacy. Learn about the labor struggles of 1892 while exploring the riverside routes. Discover the vital role of pump houses in cooling and transporting materials for massive industrial works along the Monongahela Valley. Experience the site where generations of steelworkers collected their wages and one of the deadliest labor confrontations in US history unfolded. The Pump House stands as a testament to Pittsburgh's dependency on rivers, mechanized power, and the resilience of its steelworkers.

oliviakellis

February 20, 2024

Running

Embark on a captivating run along the historic Homestead Pump House. As an essential feature of the Homestead Steel Works, it symbolizes Pittsburgh's industrial legacy. Learn about the labor struggles of 1892 while exploring the riverside routes. Discover the vital role of pump houses in cooling and transporting materials for massive industrial works along the Monongahela Valley. Experience the site where generations of steelworkers collected their wages and one of the deadliest labor confrontations in US history unfolded. The Pump House stands as a testament to Pittsburgh's dependency on rivers, mechanized power, and the resilience of its steelworkers.

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Homestead Pump House – Three Rivers Heritage Trail loop from Sutersville

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Hot Metal Bridge – Homestead Pump House loop from North Side

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Red Waterfall – Homestead Pump House loop from West Newton

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Elevation 230 m

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Location: Swissvale, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

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Homestead Pump House

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Homestead Pump House – Three Rivers Heritage Trail loop from Sutersville

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