D. J. Sinclair, a dominant figure in Steubenville’s history, played a visionary role in enticing the Follansbee brothers to bring their mill to the area.  Sinclair negotiated with the Follansbee brothers promising to push for a bridge if they would build a Tin Mill directly across the river from Steubenville.  Thus Steubenville’s Tri-State Traction Company streetcars would provide transportation for the mill workers in a mutually beneficial agreement.  As a result, the Market Street Bridge was built in 1904-1905. (See also 1904-05 – Market Street Bridge on timeline)

Dorhman Sinclair and extended family. Photo courtesy of Steubenville Herald Star.

Photo courtesy of Steubenville Herald Star.