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Book Synopsis: A history of Sparrows Point is a history of American ships and steel. Learn about The Point's history of industrial and naval progress. Sparrows Point was on the map nearly a century before the city of Baltimore was laid out and just 20 years after the colony of Maryland was established.
After receiving a land grant from Lord Baltimore in 1652, Thomas Sparrow named the area Sparrow's Nest; although he never lived here and his heirs eventually disposed of the 600 acres, his name stuck. In 1886, the Pennsylvania Steel Company purchased 385 acres from Capt. and Mrs. William Fitzell, and work began immediately on a new plant, a shipyard, and a company town. Furnace A was fired up in October 1889. That same year, passenger rail service to and from Baltimore commenced. Meanwhile, laborers who chose to reside in the company town rented houses on streets with letters and numbers for names in locations designated by their job and race. By 1916, Bethlehem Steel had acquired Sparrows Point. Over time, The Point would become the world's largest steel mill, supported by a prosperous, self-sufficient town.
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Discover the captivating history of Sparrows Point in the fascinating book, "Sparrows Point (MD) (Images of America)". Immerse yourself in the story of American ships and steel, as you uncover the rich industrial and naval progress that shaped this iconic location. This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts and those seeking to gain a deeper understanding of the foundations of our great nation.
Delve into the roots of Sparrows Point, which predates the city of Baltimore by nearly a century and was established just 20 years after the colony of Maryland. From Thomas Sparrow's naming of the area, which still echoes in the name today, to the acquisition of the land by the Pennsylvania Steel Company, the history of this place is filled with significant milestones.
Immerse yourself in the details of Sparrows Point's transformation as the Pennsylvania Steel Company purchased 385 acres of land and began construction of a new plant, shipyard, and company town. With Furnace A being fired up in 1889, this marked a turning point in the area's industrial development. Experience the growth and progress that followed, including the commencement of passenger rail service to and from Baltimore in the same year.
Transport yourself to a time when life in Sparrows Point was vibrant and full of character. As you explore the pages of this book, learn about the unique housing arrangements in the company town, where laborers rented houses on streets with letters and numbers for names, designated by their job and race. Witness the evolution of Sparrows Point as Bethlehem Steel acquired it in 1916, ultimately transforming it into the world's largest steel mill, accompanied by a thriving and self-sustaining town.
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