re: #39 HappyWarrior

Dad’s grandfather was an elevator operator at the Frick Building. His grandfather’s father in law an iron puddler. Industrialization was necessary butcevonmies constantly adapt.

Hmm, the Frick Building. Lots of stories about Henry Clay Frick (Carnegie Steel’s COO) trying to bust union strikes. For example, Fort Frick during the Great Homestead Strike. His was not a popular name when I was growing up.

Homestead Strike
en.wikipedia.org

I believe that the Frick Building is still around:
en.wikipedia.org