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Mooncrest

Allegheny County · dedicated 2004 · Mooncrest Dr. at Old Thorn Run Rd., Moon Twp.

Designed and built in 1943 by the federal government as defense worker housing. Mooncrest residents produced armor plate, munitions, and ships at the nearby Dravo Corp. during World War II. Operated by U.S. Air Force after 1945; homes sold to private investors in mid-1950s.

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Marker data: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission via data.pa.gov

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