Friday, September 15, 2023

Oakmont, PA: EdgeWater Steel Company

(Satellite, between California Ave and Plum St west of the tracks)

Jason Brixton posted
EdgeWater Steel Company.
Hawk MoHawk: They made Sheaves and crane wheels.
OSfweld Fabrication: Hawk MoHawk train wheels too.

Kevin O'Connell commented on Jason's post

Jason Brixton commented on his post
I wonder where these products are made now.

Jason Brixton commented on his post
Quality Forgings for the Rail Industry it's a shame it had to be closed down.

Jason Brixton commented on his post
I have more images.

Jason Brixton commented on his post
Site where the plant once stood.

Jason Brixton commented on his post
Plant tried to be saved back in 2021.

Dennis DeBruler commented on Jason's post
1969 New Kensington West Quad @ 24,000

All of the buildings were gone by Apr 2005.
Google Earth, May 2004

This is the vintage of the image on Google Maps in Sep 2023. I'm surprised that Google Maps imagery is eight years old.
Google Earth, Sep 2015

It looks like the development was done by Nov 2021.
Google Earth, Nov 2021




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