Curtin Village facts for kids
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Curtin Village
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Eagle Ironworks, Curtin Village, December 2012
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 Location in Pennsylvania
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| Location | Off U.S. 220, Boggs Township, Boggs Township, Pennsylvania |
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| Area | 155.1 acres (62.8 ha) |
| Built | 1810 |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian, Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 71000687 |
| Added to NRHP | March 11, 1971 |
Curtin Village, also known as Eagle Ironworks, is a special historic district located in Boggs Township, Centre County, Pennsylvania. It is like a preserved old town that shows how people lived and worked a long time ago. This village is important because it was once a busy center for making iron.
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History of the Ironworks
This historic area includes many buildings and structures related to an ironworks. An ironworks is a place where iron ore is heated and turned into useful metal. The village was started in 1810.
Who Founded Curtin Village?
The village was founded by Roland Curtin, Sr. He was the father of Andrew Gregg Curtin, who later became Pennsylvania's governor during the American Civil War. Roland Curtin, Sr. and Miles Boggs worked together to create this important iron-making community.
What Was at the Ironworks?
The village had several key buildings and structures:
- Iron Master's Mansion: Built in 1830, this was the home of the person in charge of the ironworks. It shows the style of homes from that time.
- Victorian Dwelling: A house built in the late 1800s, showing a different architectural style.
- Eagle Furnace Stack: This tall structure, built in 1847, was where iron ore was melted. It was a very important part of the iron-making process.
- Grist Mill Remains: A grist mill grinds grain into flour. You can still see parts of this old mill.
- Worker's Houses: These were homes for the people who worked at the ironworks. They show how the workers lived.
- Overgrown Canal Basin: A canal basin is where boats would load and unload goods. This one is now covered by plants.
When Did the Ironworks Close?
The Eagle Ironworks operated for over a century. It finally closed its doors in 1921. After it closed, the village became a quiet place.
Keeping History Alive
Today, Curtin Village is carefully looked after by people who want to preserve history. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission owns the site. It is operated as the Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks Historical Site by the Roland Curtin Foundation. This means you can visit and learn about what life was like there.
The village was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. This special list helps protect important historical places across the United States.
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Sluice at Eagle Ironworks, December 2012
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Victorian-era dwelling at Eagle Ironworks, December 2012
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Ironmaster's Mansion at Eagle Ironworks, December 2012
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Worker's house at Eagle Ironworks, December 2012
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Eagle Ironworks Alternate View, December 2012
