Homestead Historic District
Courtesy of Lee Paxton
8 November 2009
Description:
The Homestead Historic District, spanning Homestead, Munhall, and West Homestead, Pennsylvania, holds a significant place in history and was officially recognized with listing on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1990.
Notably, this district is synonymous with the infamous Homestead Strike of 1892, a pivotal event in American labor history. During this tumultuous period, the Carnegie Steel Company, led by Henry Clay Frick, clashed with the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers union.
Additionally, within this historic enclave lies the Homestead Pennsylvania Railroad Station, an independent entry on the NRHP, along with the distinguished Bost Building, designated as a U.S. National Historic Landmark.
Positioned in close proximity to Pittsburgh, the Homestead Historic District stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of industrial and labor heritage in the region.
