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A vibrant illustration of early 20th-century Pittsburgh showing Alcoa factories along the rivers, aluminum ingots being shipped, workers pouring molten aluminum, and the shimmering Alcoa Building downtown. Include smokestacks and a bright metallic glow.

Pittsburgh’s Role in the Birth of the Aluminum Industry: The Alcoa Story

Industry & InnovationBy userApril 6, 2025

Discover how Pittsburgh and Alcoa pioneered the aluminum industry, transforming global manufacturing, aviation, and daily life. Explore the city’s role as the Aluminum Capital.

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