Weirton
Weirton

Author: Dennis R. Jones

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2014-11-17

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1439648565

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Weirton was originally settled as the village of Hollidays Cove, a strategic fortification along the Ohio River in northwestern Virginia. In 1909, a tinplate mill was established in northern Hollidays Cove, and Weirton was born. Thousands of immigrants of many nationalities came here to work and live, while Ernest T. Weir created his lifes dream of a fully integrated steel plant. Weirton became the Largest Unincorporated Town in the Country and remained unincorporated for 38 years. In 1947, Weirton combined with Hollidays Cove, Weirton Heights, and Marland Heights to become the official City of Weirton. Thomas E. Millsop, president of Weirton Steel Co., became the first mayor, and the mill became a major factor in the citys success. Many historic moments, including the record snowfall of Thanksgiving weekend 1950, were highlighted in the Weirton Steel Employees Bulletin. Weirton captures this event and tells the story of the New City, which thrived in the 1950s and 1960s.

Historic Tales of the Upper Ohio Valley
Historic Tales of the Upper Ohio Valley

Author: Paul Zuros

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2023-04-10

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1467152986

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Local historian Paul J. Zuros weaves a rich narrative of the region, reliving these tales as only a local can. The Upper Ohio River runs along the border between West Virginia and Ohio, where the cities of Weirton and Steubenville face each other across the flowing water. The history of these two municipalities has been intertwined from their earliest days. Discover stories of the early pioneers on both sides of the river and what they learned about their Native American predecessors. Tales of bygone celebrations will entertain, and rumors of local haunts will chill readers to the bone. The stories of these industrial centers as well as their preindustrial past will intrigue and delight young and old.

Steel
Steel

Author: John P. Porec

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2007-09

Total Pages: 598

ISBN-13: 1434325768

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Split Yakunich had no idea that the cynically possessed (the way he rolled) shot of strychnine he consumed would be the kick start of his life's journey he so desperately needed. With his mentor, Dr. McDowell, in his corner, an unfinished dissertation in one hand, rules for proper engagement in a no U.S. psychological dig in the other, Split returned to his steel mill town roots. He committed to a year. "Piece of cake." Split didn't expect the cast of characters in Weirton, including one William B-man Bowman, had their own recipe for a cake. Or, that a professor at the University of Pittsburgh had their own special ingredients for an upside down cake. This dessert could change Split...Potentially...forever.