United States Pipe and Foundry collection, 1915-2006

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Collection Title
United States Pipe and Foundry collection, 1915-2006
Description
The foundry began in 1882 in Chattanooga as the Chattanooga Foundry and Pipe Co. In 1898, this foundry joined with others to form the American Pipe and Foundry Co., and later in 1899, the U. S. Pipe and Foundry Co. The plant ceased production in 2006 and was demolished in 2007. Collection contains photographs of plant operations, a compact disc showing the last casting, material on the plant’s 100th anniversary, and books on cast iron pipe.

Gift of Robert Powderly, November 9, 2008.
Identifier
Acc. 388

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