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Westinghouse Railroad Air Brake

Allegheny County · dedicated 2011 · 25th & Liberty Sts., Pittsburgh (at Opera House)

Invented by George Westinghouse in 1869, the air brake revolutionized railroad transportation. It made possible longer, heavier, and faster trains while improving safety. Modified versions are still in use today. Westinghouse Air Brake Co. was located in this building.

David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries

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

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