Overview
Youngstown was once one of the great steel cities of America, with mills lining the Mahoning River.
History
On September 19, 1977, known as "Black Monday", a major steel company announced it was closing its Youngstown works, and the city's steel industry soon collapsed.
Today
The Youngstown steel museum tells the story, and the city has new manufacturing and healthcare jobs.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.