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brought it to an end in 1920. A number of the established hiking trails give visitors the unique opportunity to "step back in time" while exploring the "factory ruins". Among the most visited locations at the former industrial site are the large circular foundations of kiln ovens that were used in the pipe making process as well as the decaying graffiti covered walls of the company's boiler house. Other notable locations are the slightly curved wall of a former P≤ Railroad siding and an oversized drainage tunnel leading to the
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the hollow became the setting for other dark tales of criminal acts and untimely deaths. From suspicious drownings and violent gunfights to tragic explosions and lightning strikes, Dead Man's Hollow has been the scene of many grisly incidents and accidents. Supposedly one or more of these bizarre tales have prompted quite a few encounters with the unknown in the secluded hollow. Visitors to the site often return with unexplainable stories involving a shadowy presence, strange odors, and even the sound of voices when no one else was near.
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With over eight miles of hiking trails throughout Dead Man's Hollow, visitors can easily spend an entire day (or night) exploring the conservation area. And with its close proximity to the Great
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As the story goes, Dead Man's Hollow earned its dismal name in 1874 when a group of adolescent boys were roaming through the hollow and came upon a decomposed body that was hanging by a noose. The victim was never identified and no one was ever charged for the murder. Soon the natural isolation of
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The remnants of two industrial businesses that once thrived in the McKeesport area, the Bowman
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Stephen Bosnyak of McKeesport. In 2015, the website merged with
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In 2000, many of Dead Man's Hollow's tales made their debut in book format thanks to a former resident of
Lincoln Borough named Karen Frank. With the help of the community, Frank compiled a number of old photographs and stories about the history of Dead Man's Hollow. Not long after the book
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region have made significant progress in removing trash and debris as well as invasive plant species from the property. This continued effort has allowed the area to return to a lush green wonderland beneath a canopy of native hardwoods.
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was released in limited quantity and quickly sold out. Today, copies of the out-of-print publication can be found at the McKeesport Public
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