Allegheny Furnace facts for kids
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Allegheny Furnace
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Allegheny Furnace, 1989
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 Location in Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
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| Location | 3400 Crescent Rd., Altoona, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1811, 1847, 1852 |
| Architectural style | Iron furnace |
| MPS | Iron and Steel Resources of Pennsylvania MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 91001131 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | September 6, 1991 |
The Allegheny Furnace is a very old building in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It was a special kind of factory called an iron furnace. This is where people used to make iron a long time ago. It's a historic site that helps us learn about how things were made in the past.
What is Allegheny Furnace?
The Allegheny Furnace is a historic structure located in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It was a place where raw materials were heated to very high temperatures. This process would melt iron ore to create new iron. This iron was then used to make tools, machines, and other important items.
A Look Back in Time
The first part of the Allegheny Furnace was built in 1811. Over the years, more sections were added or changed. This happened in 1847 and again in 1852.
When it first started, the furnace used charcoal as its fuel. Charcoal is made by burning wood in a special way. Later, in the 1860s, the furnace was changed to use coke. Coke is a fuel made from coal.
The furnace did not always run. It stopped working in 1817 and did not start again until 1835. It finally closed down for good in the 1870s.
Why is it Important?
The Allegheny Furnace is a very important historical site. Because of its history, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. This list includes places across the United States that are important to our country's history. Being on this list helps protect the furnace so future generations can learn from it.
