Harbison and Walker Refractories Company (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

Dates:
Active 1894
Active 1986

Biographical notes:

Founder as the Star Fire Brick Company in Pittsburgh in 1864, Harbison and Walker Refractories Company grew rapidly at the turn of the century, purchasing several fire brick companies in western and central Pennsylvania.

From the description of Records 1894-1986 1894-1904. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 28956655

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Subjects:

  • Brick
  • Clay industries
  • Coal trade
  • Refractory materials

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Places:

  • Pennsylvania (as recorded)
  • Clarion County (Pa.) (as recorded)
  • Clearfield County (Pa.) (as recorded)
  • Strip (Pittsburgh, Pa.) (as recorded)
  • Allegheny County (Pa.) (as recorded)
  • Westmoreland County (Pa.) (as recorded)
  • Elk County (Pa.) (as recorded)

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