Author: National Park Service
Published Date: 02 Nov 2015
Publisher: Lulu.com
Language: English
Format: Paperback| 230 pages
ISBN10: 1329664949
ISBN13: 9781329664944
Imprint: none
Dimension: 216x 280x 12.45mm| 530.7g
Download Link: The Furnace Group - Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Elverson, Pennsylvania (Historic Structure Report)
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The Furnace Group - Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Elverson, Pennsylvania (Historic Structure Report) ebook. The Paperback of the The Furnace Group - Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Elverson, Pennsylvania (Historic Structure Report) by National Park This report accompanies the digital geologic map data for Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia, produced by the Geologic Resources Division in Sep 16, 2019 Operating from 1771-1883, Hopewell and other "iron plantations" laid the foundation for the transformation of the United States into an industrial giant. The park's 848 acres and historic structures illustrate the business, technology and lifestyle of our growing nation. Moulder's Kitchen at Ironmaster's house. The Friends of Hopewell Furnace NHS, Elverson, Pennsylvania. 812 likes 5 talking about this 3 were here. Go to for more Hot, smoky, noisy - these words describe how Hopewell Furnace looked from 1771 to 1883. Hopewell and other iron plantations laid the foundations for America s iron and steel industry. Today, the site stands as an example of America s development during the industrial revolution. The Furnace Group | This historic structure report on the Furnace Group at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site provides a chronology of its historical and physical evolution, describes its various parts, identifies character- defining features, and evaluates the integrity of the structures for the 1820- 40 period of significance. THE FURNACE GROUP HISTORIC STRUCTURE REPORT Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Elverson, Pennsylvania By Barbara A. Yocum Historic Architecture Program, Northeast Region The Furnace Group: Historic Structure Report: Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site- Elverson, Pennsylvania [U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, Barbara A. Yocum] on *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. This historic structure report on the Furnace Group at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site provides a chronology of its Get this from a library! The Furnace Group:historic structure report:Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Elverson, Pennsylvania. [Barbara A Yocum; Historic Architecture Program (United States. National Park Service. Northeast Region)] The buildings include a blast furnace, the ironmaster's mansion, and auxiliary structures. Hopewell Furnace was founded in 1771 by Ironmaster Mark Bird. The furnace operated until 1883. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is surrounded by French Creek State Park which preserves the lands the furnace utilized for its natural resources. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in southeastern Berks County, near Elverson, Pennsylvania, is an example of an American 19th century rural "iron plantation," based a charcoal-fired cold-blast iron blast furnace. The significant restored structures include the furnace group (blast furnace, "The Furnace Group - Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Elverson, Pennsylvania (Historic Structure Report) by National Park Service. Title The Furnace Group - Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Elverson, Pennsylvania (Historic Structure Report). The history of Hopewell Furnace spans two centuries - from its untouched natural state as a part of the great eastern American forests - to its rebirth as a recreational and cultural history area. In between are the stories of industrial development, technology, community, craftsmanship, and natural resources that together changed America. Except for the park's visitor center and historic buildings, visiting Hopewell Furnace is largely an outdoor experience. Touring the site includes walking historic roadways and footpaths while exposed to outdoor conditions. Comfortable seasonal clothing and walking shoes are recommended. The park's visitor center and restrooms are handicap Walk (by trails) or drive to historic Bethesda Church (1 mile) and visit this corner of Hopewell's history. During apple harvest season (September through October, for as long as there are apples) pick your own apples from the park's orchard of historic varieties (a charge per pound is collected for the apples). Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is one of the finest examples of a rural American 19th century iron plantation. The buildings include a blast furnace, the ironmaster's mansion, and auxiliary structures. See more of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site on Facebook. Log In. or. Create New Account. See more of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site on Facebook. Log In. Forgot account? or. Create New Account. Not Now. Places. Elverson, Pennsylvania. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Events. English (US) Español; Français (France)
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