Davies and Thomas Company
Inscription
Established here, 1865, the company was a pio-neer in the manufacture of iron plate for lining underwater tunnels. Projects included the Holland, Lincoln, and Pa. Railroad tunnels and others worldwide. A tunnel segment was displayed at the 1904 St. Louis Exposition.
Location
Address324 Race St., Catasauqua
CityCatasauqua
CountyLehigh
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.650862, -75.465303
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