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Scranton, Pennsylvania: Scranton Iron Furnaces

Four massive outdoor stone blast furnaces are the remnants of a one-time extensive plant, operated at this spot from 1840 to 1902.

Address:
159 Cedar Ave., Scranton, PA
Directions:
Just south of downtown. Drive south on Adams Ave., cross the train tracks, then look for the Scranton Iron Furnaces sign on the left.
Hours:
Museum M-Sa 9-5, Su 12-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
570-963-4804
Admission:
Adults $7.
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Scranton Iron Furnaces

The Scranton Iron Furnaces represent the early iron industry in the U.S. The four massive stone blast furnaces are the remnants of a one-time extensive plant operated by the Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company. It operated at this location from 1840 through 1902.

[Jon Morgan, 12/07/2019]

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