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Pittsburgh steelmaker led by Andrew Carnegie and Henry Clay Frick; sold to J. P. Morgan's syndicate in 1901.

Carnegie Steel Company. Pittsburgh steelmaker led by Andrew Carnegie and Henry Clay Frick; sold to J. P. Morgan’s syndicate in 1901.

1892

Henry Clay Frick, chair of Carnegie Steel Company. Chairman.

Andrew Carnegie owns a stake in Carnegie Steel Company.

In his own words, the controlling owner in 1892.

Jun 1892: Carnegie Steel Company awarded a contract to Pinkerton National Detective Agency. 300 guards for the Homestead works.

1901

Carnegie Steel Company became United States Steel Corporation. Bought by Morgan; succeeded by the United States Steel Corporation.

According to Andrew Carnegie. This is one side’s account, not established fact.

Carnegie Steel Company, headquartered in Pittsburgh.

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