| Weirton Contributor(s): Jones, Dennis R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467122505 ISBN-13: 9781467122504 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Historical - Travel | Pictorials (see Also Photography - Subjects & Themes - Regional) |
| Dewey: 975.4 |
| Series: Images of America |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.4" W x 10.3" (0.70 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Weirton was originally settled as the village of Holliday s Cove, a strategic fortification along the Ohio River in northwestern Virginia. In 1909, a tinplate mill was established in northern Holliday s Cove, and Weirton was born. Thousands of immigrants of many nationalities came here to work and live, while Ernest T. Weir created his life s 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 Holliday s 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 city s 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." |
Contributor Bio(s): Jones, Dennis R.: - Born and raised in Weirton, Dennis R. Jones is a retired engineer and standards writer with American Electric Power. He dedicates his time to preserving local history with the Weirton Area Museum and Cultural Center and has composed several historical publications, including a video documentary about his hometown. |