RIDC Industrial Center of McKeesport

RIDC Industrial Center of McKeesport
Route 148 and Industry Road • McKeesport, PA 15132
History
The Industrial Center of McKeesport was once home to several metal tube and pipe mill
companies. The first company was incorporated in 1869 and production started in 1872.
These companies combined to form US Steel National Tube Works. In 1901, US Steel
purchased the site and the ten resident companies. This site was one of the first original steel
mills along the Monongahela River.
In 1984, RIDC started working with the McKeesport Area Recovery Plan on a strategy for the
distressed urban communities in the Mon Valley. RIDC was informed that the “hot end” of
the National Works site in McKeesport was going to be removed by US Steel and that there
was potential for development of the site. US Steel slowly phased out operations throughout
the 1980s. Operations ceased completely in 1986.
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RIDC Industrial Center of McKeesport
Route 148 and Industry Road • McKeesport, PA 15132
Timeline and History of Site
McKeesport Commons: Pre-Redevelopment 1989
1872 Tube Works founded
by John Flager
1890s Tube Works employed
nearly 10,000 people
1901 US Steel Purchased
Site
1986 Production ceased
1989 RIDC purchased site
Today Eight companies
are located onsite,
employing
approximately 200
people
The fly over ramp
from Lysle Boulevard
to bypass the railroad
tracks has been
completed
McKeesport Commons: Post Redevelopment 2010
In 1987, the USX Duquesne Works
site was added to the discussion
along with the McKeesport
National Works site. In 1988, it
was agreed upon that both of the
USX sites would be sold to RIDC for
redevelopment.
Redevelopment Plan
In 1989, RIDC sought bids for
remediation and demolition of the
McKeesport site. RIDC worked
closely with the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania to begin
redevelopment. The redevelopment
of this site spurred the passing of
new legislation for industrial site
remediation.
Starting in 1990, phased plans for environmental remediation, selective demolition and sale of miscellaneous scrap were
undertaken. Upon completion of each phase, RIDC designed and constructed new on-site access road systems and utility networks
to service sites cleared for development as well as the existing buildings that were being retained and rehabilitated.
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RIDC Industrial Center of McKeesport
Route 148 and Industry Road • McKeesport, PA 15132
Pre-Redevelopment Aerial: 1989
Photo taken in the late
1980’s, pre-redevelopment
of the site. A majority of
the buildings have been
demolished, however
the former Pipe Mill has
been transformed into
what is now McKeesport
Commons.
Post Redevelopment Aerial: September 2010
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RIDC Industrial Center of McKeesport
Route 148 and Industry Road • McKeesport, PA 15132
McKeesport Commons (Pipe Mill): Pre-Redevelopment 1989
McKeesport Commons: Post Redevelopment 2010
Current Status
RIDC Industrial Center of McKeesport is a 133 acre industrial park home to eight companies, employing approximately 200
people. RIDC owns eight buildings totaling over 733,000 SF. RIDC is in the process of preparing the remaining 68 acres for
development.
RIDC has constructed two new multi-tenant facilities; McKeesport Manor One and McKeesport Manor Three.
RIDC has renovated and converted four existing buildings into multi-tenant facilities; McKeesport Commons, McKeesport
Manor Two, Roll Shop and Brick Shed.
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RIDC Industrial Center of McKeesport
Route 148 and Industry Road • McKeesport, PA 15132
Roll Shop
Brick Shed
Guard Shed McKeesport Manor 3
McKeesport Manor 2 McKeesport Manor 1
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