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By Beverly Pfingsten, March 6, 2010
Homes built for iron forge workers on Granite Street
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| | Peter Grubb (c. 1700-54) carried on his initial efforts at iron-making in 1735 just slightly to the north. He used the Catalan-type forge which had originated in Spain sometime during the tenth century. — — Map (db m30274) HM |
| | One of world's greatest iron mines, oldest operated continuously in the New World. It has been mined for more than two centuries, and is still the greatest iron ore deposit east of Lake Superior. — — Map (db m30275) HM |
| | Built in 1742 by Peter Grubb near an immensely rich ore deposit and acres of forest for making charcoal fuel. a self-sufficient community included the ironmaster's mansion and workers' houses. The furnace produced pig iron and cast goods, and . . . — — Map (db m30279) HM |
Apr. 24, 2024
