New Kensington Production Works Historic District

Location:

Sixteenth St. to Seventh Street, New Kensington, Pennsylvania 15068

Description:

The New Kensington Production Works Historic District, also recognized as the New Kensington Works and Arnold Works, stands as a national historic district situated in New Kensington, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Its significance led to its inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

Encompassing thirty-five contributing vernacular industrial buildings, this district showcases structures erected approximately between 1899 and 1947. Notably, it includes the original manufacturing plant for Alcoa, which played a pivotal role in producing a diverse array of aluminum products such as kitchen utensils, rods, bars, wire, tubing, sheet foil, automobile parts, bronze powder, industrial chemical utensils, and beer barrels.

Recognized for its historical and industrial significance, the New Kensington Production Works Historic District was officially listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.