Rebecca Lukens (1794-1854)
Posted by PA Heritage Staff on Nov 24, 2013 in | Comments Off on Rebecca Lukens (1794-1854) A woman in early nineteenth century America harbored limited expectations for her role in society. The story of Rebecca Lukens (1794-1854) and her successful leadership of the country’s oldest steel company, however, is remarkable even for the twenty-first century. Not only did she survive as a widow with six children, she was a brilliant businesswoman who guided her company through some...read more