The Lukens Steel Company was one of the top three producers of steel plates in the nation. Lukens operated continuously at its Coatesville Pennsylvania site since 1810. It was controlled by members of the Pennock, Lukens and Huston families in direct succession for over 180 years; the company is noted for being the first industrial company in the United States led by a woman, Rebecca Lukens (1794-1854).
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