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Homestead Pump House

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    1. Pump House to McKeesport Connecting Railroad Bridge via The Great Allegheny Passage — Pittsburgh

    17.7km

    01:50

    70m

    70m

    Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Hard

    Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    February 20, 2024

    Embark on a captivating run along the historic Homestead Pump House. As an essential feature of the Homestead Steel Works, it symbolizes Pittsburgh's industrial legacy. Learn about the labor struggles of 1892 while exploring the riverside routes. Discover the vital role of pump houses in cooling and transporting materials for massive industrial works along the Monongahela Valley. Experience the site where generations of steelworkers collected their wages and one of the deadliest labor confrontations in US history unfolded. The Pump House stands as a testament to Pittsburgh's dependency on rivers, mechanized power, and the resilience of its steelworkers.

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      Location: Swissvale, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

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