Simon Gillis: Dominion Steel Plant

Dominion Steel Plant: The opening of the Dominion Steel Plant in 1901 brought many people to the area, from as far away as Italy and Poland, as well as from the African Nova Scotian community, according to CTV. The steel plant was the big draw. There was work, a new life here for these people. Turned out to be an absolute wonderful place to be, says Simon Gillis of the Whitney Pier Historical Museum and For nearly a century, the Sydney Steel Plant played an enormous role in the lives of the people of Sydney, N.S. The Whitney Pier Historical Museum is filled with photos, files and artifacts that showcase the history of the multicultural community. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.