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American Viscose Co. was the first company in North America to successfully manufacture an artificial fiber, rayon. Plant employees, many of whom were women, lived in Viscose Village, a planned community built in 1912-1915 and designed by Ballinger & Perrot of Phila. in the English Domestic Revival style. The Marcus Hook plant contributed significantly to the country's defense in both World Wars, supplying fiber for many military applications.
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Marcus Hook, Pennsylvania · United States
