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New Brighton

a borough of Pennsylvania in Beaver co., 28 miles N.

W. of Pittsburgh. It is situated on the Beaver river, and Pittsburgh and Lake Erie, and Pennsylvania railroads. It is an important agricultural center and has manufactures of pottery, brick, glass, wall paper, steel products, etc. It contains a Home for the Aged, Children's Home, a hospital, 'ibraries and a public park. Pop. (1910) 8,329; (1920) 9,361.

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