William Huber 144 pages softcover
John and Robert Pitcairn were born in Scotland and emigrated to the
United States, where they played crucial roles in the Civil War.
Following their friend Andrew Carnegie, the brothers worked for the
Pennsylvania Railroad, transporting troops and supplies for the Union
army. After the war, John co-founded the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
which came to dominate the U.S. glass industry. Meanwhile, Robert
managed the Pittsburgh Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad through the
destruction and rebuilding that followed the Johnstown flood.
The history of the Pitcairn brothers parallels the evolution of
American industry and transportation during and after the Civil War.
This book provides a historical perspective on the 1877 railroad strike
and other events that shaped the transportation industry and American
industrialization. It also examines the spiritual and philanthropic
impact of the Pitcairn brothers, who used a portion of their wealth to
establish a religious community near Philadelphia. Today, the legacy of
the Pitcairn brothers remains woven into the fabric of American
industrialization, revealing the intricate connections between industry,
transportation, and philanthropy during the late 19th and early 20th
centuries.
