Professional Life
His career in the iron and steel industry began in 1849 when the firm of Rowland and Hunt was formed for the purpose of operating The Cheltenham Rolling Mill, Cheltenham Township, Pennsylvania.
In 1850, Alfred Hunt and John C. Fremont formed a business relationship to mine gold on Fremont's property in California.
Alfred Hunt was elected president on July 15, 1860 by the board of directors of the fledgling Bethlehem Iron Company. He remained president until his death.
| “Mr. Hunt was very much of a gentleman and knew how to meet any person from a king to a beggar.” |
| John Fritz |
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