Westinghouse Gas Wells

Westinghouse Gas Wells (HM24ZU)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15208 Allegheny County
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Country: United States of America
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N 40° 27.148', W 79° 54.253'

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In 1884, George Westinghouse drilled a natural gas well here on his estate, Solitude, now Westinghouse Park. When gas was struck, an uncontrolled geyser erupted for a week. Within two years, Westinghouse obtained over 30 patents for the distribution and safe use of natural gas for industrial and residential customers. His ingenuity and business acumen were instrumental in the development of natural gas as a significant new energy source.
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HM NumberHM24ZU
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Year Placed2016
Placed ByPennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
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Date Added Friday, January 26th, 2018 at 10:01am PST -08:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)17T E 592916 N 4478555
Decimal Degrees40.45246667, -79.90421667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 27.148', W 79° 54.253'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 27' 8.88" N, 79° 54' 15.18" W
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Area Code(s)412
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 7001-7051 Thomas Blvd, Pittsburgh PA 15208, US
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