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Founded by John Roach in 1873.1
Private company
Chester Rolling Mill
Metal rolling mill in Pennsylvania, United States
The Chester Rolling Mill was a large iron (later steel) rolling mill established by shipbuilder John Roach in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, in 1873. The main purpose of the Mill was to provide metal hull plates, beams and other parts for the ships built at Roach's Delaware River Iron Ship Building and Engine Works, also located at Chester.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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The Chester Rolling Mill was a large iron (later steel) rolling mill established by shipbuilder John Roach in Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, in 1873. The main purpose of the Mill was to provide metal hull plates, beams and other parts for the ships built at Roach's Delaware River Iron Ship Building and Engine Works, also located at Chester.2
Leadership
Who has led Chester Rolling Mill, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderJohn Roach1
Timeline
- 1873Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaChester Rolling Mill
- WikidataQ15209544
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- 1WikidataChester Rolling Mill on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaChester Rolling Mill on Wikipedia