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Johnson Steel St Rail Company, 525 Central Ave Johnstown, Cambria County, PA
Founded by Thomas L. Johnson, who was later Progressive mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, and British-born engineer Arthur J. Moxham, the Johnson Steel Street Rail Company produced the Jaybird rail, patented by Moxham and used extensively in the nation`s burgeoning street railways. The Johnstown works was subsequently purchased by US Steel and continued to produce steel shapes and foundry castings until about 1983. Since 1984 the works has been operated by the Johnstown Corporation.
Johnson Steel St Rail Company, 525 Central Ave Johnstown, Cambria County, PA
Founded by Thomas L. Johnson, who was later Progressive mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, and British-born engineer Arthur J. Moxham, the Johnson Steel Street Rail Company produced the Jaybird rail, patented by Moxham and used extensively in the nation`s burgeoning street railways. The Johnstown works was subsequently purchased by US Steel and continued to produce steel shapes and foundry castings until about 1983. Since 1984 the works has been operated by the Johnstown Corporation.
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Sep 27, 2021
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Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
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Posted Date
Sep 27, 2021
Source Name
Library of Congress
