A. Leschen & Sons Wire Rope Company (St. Louis, Missouri) | abandoned / shut down, ropery

USA / Missouri / Hillsdale / St. Louis, Missouri / Hamilton Avenue

abandoned / shut down, ropery

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The company was established in 1857 and well known for its "Hercules" wire rope. Built the aerial tramway for the Cerro Gordo mines in California as well as supplied wire rope to other mines, cable cars, logging, mining, and suspension bridges around the world.

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Coordinates: 38°40'48"N 90°16'47"W

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