Jones & Laughlin Steel Corporation.

The Jones and Laughlin Steel Corporation was one of the largest iron and steel manufactureres in the United States during the 19th and 20th centuries. Jones and Laughlin grew out of the American Iron Works, founded by John and Bernard Lauth in September 1853. Benjamin F. Jones later bought one quarter controlling interest in the firm. In 1861 the Lauths sold off their shares and Jones and Laughlin who owned a rolling mill across the river in Hazelwood, bought into the company. The company remained independent until 1974 when Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV) merged with Jones and Laughlin.

From the description of Records 1858-1953 1950-1953. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 36361890