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Donora, Pennsylvania: Smog Museum

Dedicated to the U.S. Steel zinc plant Donora Smog of October 1948 that killed 20 local residents.

Address:
595 McKean Ave., Donora, PA
Directions:
Downtown. Take Hwy 837 into town. Turn west onto 5th St., then take the second right onto McKean Ave. The museum is on the left, just before you reach 6th St.
Hours:
Sa 11-3, or by appt. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
724-823-0364
Admission:
Free, donations accepted.
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