Warehouse space available today: 412-782-3670

Warehouse space available today: 412-782-3670

Company History

Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh

Allegheny Cold Storage was first established in 1957 in the city of Pittsburgh. Ten years later, Larry Spencer (1926 - 2015), purchased and relocated the company. He built a 3 million cubic foot facility along the Allegheny River in the historic Lawrenceville neighborhood. This charming neighborhood is named after Captain James Lawrence, a naval officer in the War of 1812, who's famous last words were, "Don't Give Up the Ship!". The area has become a cultural hub, creating a unique vibe that has attracted many award winning chefs and restaurants located just up the street from our refrigerated warehouse.

Larry Spencer, also a naval officer in WWII and the Korean War, felt that part of his legacy was to not give up this company. He would be proud to know that Allegheny Cold Storage is being run with the same level of dedication and discipline that were required on a naval vessel. A seasoned and dedicated team works to provide safe and comprehensive climate-controlled storage for all of your current cool cargo needs.

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HISTORICAL TIMELINE

1956

Original sketch of Allegheny Cold Storage Sketch of Allegheny Cold Storage proposed to be built on Madison Avenue Railroad Yard on the North Side.

1957

Allegheny Cold Storage groundbreaking ceremony.

1967

Construction commences on a 175,000 sq. ft. refrigerated facilIty in Lawrenceville along the Allegheny River.

1967

ACS request for landfill Request made by Allegheny Cold Storage to create a fill area on the left bank of the Allegheny River.

1968

A. Lawrence Spencer

Larry Spencer outside of the loading docks at Allegheny Cold Storage.

1970 - approximately

Allegheny Cold Storage Leadership A. Lawrence Spencer, Joe Bailey and Charles (Swede) Longsdorf

1983

Allegheny Cold Storage stores evidence of a conspiracy to supply adulterated beef marked as inspected for the federal government .

2015

Mike Greca joins the company as Senior Vice President after Swede Longsdorf retires from many years of service.

2019

A computerized data tracking system was incorporated into inventory management.

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