EAGLE IRON WORKS AT CURTIN

BELLEFONTE, PA

Eagle Iron Works at Curtin in Bellefonte, PA, is a historic site that has been in existence since the mid-1800s. It is a reminder of a time when the iron industry was booming in the area. The Eagle Iron Works at Curtin is an example of a typical mid-19th century iron foundry. It was built in 1852 and was used to produce a variety of products including farm tools, plows, stoves, and cast iron products such as kettles, skillets, and molds.

The Eagle Iron Works at Curtin is a two-story stone building with a slate roof. The building is built from local limestone and is a well-preserved example of early industrial architecture. The building consists of two sections, the furnace room and the molding room. The furnace room contains the two large furnaces used to melt the iron ore, while the molding room contains the equipment used to cast the iron into various shapes.

The Eagle Iron Works at Curtin was an important part of the local economy and was a major employer of local people. The site was also well-known for its good quality products and even supplied iron products to the Pennsylvania Railroad. The Eagle Iron Works ceased operations in the early 20th century and the building was eventually turned into a museum. The museum contains many artifacts from the era, including tools, molds, and other equipment used in the production of iron products.

EAGLE IRON WORKS AT CURTIN is a Uncategorized or General Museum in BELLEFONTE PA. US MID #8404200241

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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