In honor of the men
from Caenarvon Township
who served in war to
establish this nation
and preserve its honor
Erected by the citizens
of Caenarvon Township
Dedicated May 30, 1924
[back side]
"Lest We Forget" . . . — — Map (db m158141) WM
The Blacksmith Shop is a small frame building with a slate roof as was the case with most of the buildings that stood close to the Furnace Stack. This slate roof protected the building from the spewing of hot sparks from the Furnace Stack. . . . — — Map (db m158374) HM
This is where the furnace fuel, charcoal, was
stored. The fuel was made from hardwood trees
cut from the forest that surrounded the furnace
complex. Why charcoal? Charcoal provided
much greater heat than wood. Temperatures
of 3,000 degrees . . . — — Map (db m158371) HM
The Office/Store was the hub of the iron works. Food, hardware, dry goods, medicinal supplies and various sundries were available. The Furnace's work ledgers were maintained here.
Surviving store ledgers list eggs, dried beef, beef, . . . — — Map (db m158358) HM