Weirton was originally settled as the village of Hollidayrsquo;s Cove; a strategic fortification along the Ohio River in northwestern Virginia. In 1909; a tinplate mill was established in northern Hollidayrsquo;s Cove; and Weirton was born. Thousands of immigrants of many nationalities came here to work and live; while Ernest T. Weir created his lifersquo;s dream of a fully integrated steel plant. Weirton became the ldquo;Largest Unincorporated Town in the Countryrdquo; and remained unincorporated for 38 years. In 1947; Weirton combined with Hollidayrsquo;s Cove; Weirton Heights; and Marland Heights to become the official City of Weirton. Thomas E. Millsop; president of Weirton Steel Co.; became the first mayor; and the mill became a major factor in the cityrsquo;s success. Many historic moments; including the record snowfall of Thanksgiving weekend 1950; were highlighted in the Weirton Steel Employeesrsquo; Bulletin. Weirton captures this event and tells the story of the ldquo;New City;rdquo; which thrived in the 1950s and 1960s.
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