I went for a drive today and decided to drive by a famous historical landmark in our area, the Cornwall Iron Furnace. I've lived here all my life, and it is one spot that I still haven't toured. The Cornwall Iron Furnace was established in 1742 by a man named Peter Grubb. He named the area "Cornwall" in honor of the area in England where his Father had emigrated from. It is the only surviving, intact charcoal cold blast furnace in the Western hemisphere. Peter died in 1754 and the property was passed on to his Sons. In 1798 Robert Coleman gained control of the property and he became one of Pennsylvania's first millionaires. The furnace closed in 1883. The original iron mine flooded in1972. There is talk of developing the area into a boating and recreational area. This area is one of the richest iron deposits East of Lake Superior. In the one photo you can see some of the mining homes where the miners lived. It's a beautiful little historical town, and the homes are occupied today. I have included the web site if you are interested in more information on the Cornwall Iron Furnace. http://www.cornwallironfurnace.org/history.htm
This is an interesting building. I really like all the brick. It sounds like you had a nice adventure today. I enjoy doing this kind of traveling and touring as well.
Nice history Rick. What an interesting history to the furnace. As a mechanical engineer and someone that works in the power industry, I found the tour of this place fascinating.
Rick I love your collage. The border colour really compliments the primary colours in the photos. It looks like a really interesting place and I was born in Cornwall UK :)
Hey, I've been there, too!!
Thanks, Rick small world, isn't it. We've been to all the places you mentioned. My uncle, now 90, has lived in Lititz all his life and has taken us all over the area. Wilbur chocolate and Lebanon bologna are my absolute favorites!
Great collage.
Beautiful buildings Rick & thank you for a little lesson in history, it's always interesting to know the origins of a place. It's good to know that the homes are still used..
Collages are so much fun since we get to see a lot about a subject. Love the old brick buildings. Really nice history captured and presented in a pleasing way.
September 19th, 2010
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Thanks, Rick small world, isn't it. We've been to all the places you mentioned. My uncle, now 90, has lived in Lititz all his life and has taken us all over the area. Wilbur chocolate and Lebanon bologna are my absolute favorites!
Great collage.
nice composition .... =)
the town looks peaceful and quiet ...