Commemorative
Object number2008.99.5
Date1981
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumSteel
Credit LineIn memory of William R. Salinetro
DescriptionCircular steel coil piece.Dimensions3 x 3 in. (7.6 x 7.6 cm)InscriptionsEngraved on one side, on outer edge, "LAST COIL / PITTSBURGH WORKS HOT STRIP MILL"; in center, embossed, "J L" / engraved, "STEEL / an LTV company / JANUARY 1981".
Historical NotesPiece of the last coil given to each employee on the line at Jones & Laughlin Steel Company. Object belonged to donor Bob Salinetro's father William Salinetro and relates to his career as both a laborer and foreman at J&L Steel. William started at the company after serving in WWII and retired in the 1980s.
Previous owner
William Salinetro
Related institution
Jones and Laughlin Steel Company
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