Jeannette
Jeannette by Terry Perich, published by Arcadia Publishing Library Editions on August 24, 2005, is a historical exploration of Jeannette, Pennsylvania, known as the Glass City. This edition, comprising 130 pages, delves into the town’s significance as the first large manufacturing center in Westmoreland County, highlighting its role in the glass industry. The narrative covers the inception of glass production on May 20, 1889, and the establishment of several prominent glass factories, including the McKee Brothers’ Works and the Chambers-McKee Glass Company, which contributed to Jeannette’s reputation for producing more glass than any other location in the United States.
Readers will find a detailed account of Jeannette’s industrial history, including the impact of the Oakford Park trolley park and the devastating flood of July 5, 1903. The book presents a comprehensive look at the town’s resilience following this disaster and its continued prominence in glass manufacturing. With a focus on local history and industry, Jeannette offers insights into the economic and social dynamics of the Middle Atlantic region, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the historical development of manufacturing in the United States.
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Jeannette, the Glass City, was named in honor of H. Sellers McKee’s wife and was the first large manufacturing town within Westmoreland County. On May 20, 1889, the first glass was blown, and Jeannette began sending its glass products all over the world. There were seven great glass factories located in the area, as well as the largest pressed-glass factory in America and the largest window glass plant in the world. Two of the largest factories in the world were the McKee Brothers’ Works and the Chambers-McKee Glass Company. Jeannette produced more glass in various forms than any other place in the United States. Jeannette was also home to Oakford Park, a trolley park, for the relaxation of its citizens and those in the surrounding areas. The great Oakford Park flood, which took place on July 5, 1903, was the most devastating event in western Pennsylvania since the Johnstown flood of 1889. Oakford Park was rebuilt, and Jeannette recovered and continued producing glass.
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