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.
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