Lower Merion Historical Society

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congratulations embossed on plaque
Item: Pencoyd Iron Works: Circular iron plaque
Description:

Pencoyd Iron Works: Circular iron plaque 10″ in diameter on a wooden triangular frame 22″x22″x22″ honoring E. H. Siegfried (with documentation). Inscription: “Pencoyd Atbara 1899; Wennas, Melton, McQuarrie, Siegfried, Aspenliter, Olsen, Schaffner, Murray – I congratulate the American foremen and workmen on the excellent success which has crowned their efforts in the erection of this bridge in the heart of Africa —Kitchener”;

Part of the Gerald A. Francis Collection

Number: FF001
Location: Flat File #1, Drawer #3