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Bretz Coke Ovens

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1902

Stephen B. Elkins purchased the Morgantown & Kingwood Railroad

Other events that happened on or around 1902

1903

The town of Bretz and the mining plant were built by West Virginia Coal Company

Other events that happened on or around 1903

1906

Stephen B. Elkins acquired Bretz

Other events that happened on or around 1906

1907

Elkins Coal & Coke Company put beehive coke ovens into full production

Other events that happened on or around 1907

1919

Bethlehem Steel Corporation acquired the Bretz property

Other events that happened on or around 1919

1953

Mercury Coal & Coke Company purchased the Bretz property

Other events that happened on or around 1953

Jul 19, 1964

Grave Creek Mound was designated a National Historic Landmark

1975

Bretz coke ovens and mining plant were placed on the National Register of Historic Places

Other events that happened on or around 1975

1981

Operation of the Bretz Coke Ovens in Preston County ended

Other events that happened on or around 1981

May 04, 1983

Elkins Coal and Coke Company Historic District was designated a National Historic Landmark


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