Friday, January 11, 2008

Scranton Iron Furnace


Another view of the Iron Furnaces. This iron operation was the beginning of a sprawling industrial complex that spread along the Roaring Brook. Originally known as Scrantons, Grant & Co. the company reorganized in 1853 as the Lackawanna Iron & Coal Co. It was here that some of the first "T" rail was rolled, which was used in the construction of the Erie Railroad in 1847. This furnace remained in operation until 1902.

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