High Bridge in Hunterdon County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Taylor Iron and Steel Company
Photographed By William Honachefsky Jr, January 19, 2008
1. Site of Car Wheel Foundry
Union Forge Heritage Association
Taylor Wharton formed 1914.
Site of car wheel foundry
machine shop
pattern shop
Operated 1853–1935
First YMCA - 1914
Erected 1976 by Historical Society of High Bridge (now maintained by the Union Forge Heritage Association).
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.
Location. 40° 39.961′ N, 74° 53.543′ W. Marker is in High Bridge, New Jersey, in Hunterdon County. Marker is on Washington Avenue near Union Forge Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: High Bridge NJ 08829, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Taylor Wharton Iron and Steel Company (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); T.I.S.C.O. Complex (about 500 feet away); Railroad Bridge and Arches (about 500 feet away); The American Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away); C.K. Hoffman Veterans Memorial Park (approx. ¼ mile away); St. Joseph Parish (approx. ¼ mile away); The TISCO Complex (approx. 0.3 miles away); High Bridge and the Railroad (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in High Bridge.
Additional keywords. Union
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Photographed By William Honachefsky Jr
2. Vintage Postcard of Taylor Car and Wheel
Photographed By Karen S. Larsen, circa 1907
3. Taylor Iron & Steel Company Office Building
Photographed By Karen S. Larsen, circa 1930
4. TISCO Building with 3rd floor addition.
Photographed By Karen S. Larsen, circa 1942
5. TISCO Building with new doorway.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2008, by William Honachefsky Jr of High Bridge/Clinton Twp, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 2,577 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on January 28, 2008, by William Honachefsky Jr of High Bridge/Clinton Twp, New Jersey. Photos: 1. submitted on January 19, 2008, by William Honachefsky Jr of High Bridge/Clinton Twp, New Jersey. 2. submitted on January 21, 2008, by William Honachefsky Jr of High Bridge/Clinton Twp, New Jersey. 3. submitted on January 20, 2008, by Karen S. Larsen of Bridgewater, New Jersey. 4, 5. submitted on January 21, 2008, by Karen S. Larsen of Bridgewater, New Jersey. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
