We found time!
As the only surviving intact charcoal cold blast furnace in the Western Hemisphere, it attests to the once great iron industry that flourished in south central Pennsylvania. It operated continuously, 1742-1883.
The facilities are magnificently restored and the staff is very friendly and REALLY know their stuff.
Around it developed villages, artisans’ shops, stores, schools, churches, and the home of a wealthy ironmaster. All of the raw materials necessary for the smelting process — iron ore, limestone and wood for charcoal — were found in this self contained iron plantation. The town is still there, with new mailing addresses AND the original house numbers from when the workers lived there.
It was a fine day, and perfect for taking pictures....
Yeah, I liked the windows...a lot!
http://www.cornwallironfurnace.org/
