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Number One Furnace, Sloss Blast Furnace Site

Number One Furnace, Sloss Blast Furnace Site is a historic place in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72000162.

Birmingham, Jefferson County, AlabamaListed June 22, 1972NRIS #72000162★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Number One Furnace, Sloss Blast Furnace Site?

Sloss Furnaces is a National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama in the United States. It operated as a pig iron-producing blast furnace from 1882 to 1971. After closing, it became one of the first industrial sites in the U.S. to be preserved and restored for public use. In 1981, the furnaces were designated a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior.

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Listing details

Name
Number One Furnace, Sloss Blast Furnace Site
City
Birmingham
County
Jefferson County
State
Alabama
Listed on the National Register
June 22, 1972
NRIS reference number
72000162
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
33.52064, -86.79092
When was Number One Furnace, Sloss Blast Furnace Site listed on the National Register?

Number One Furnace, Sloss Blast Furnace Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 22, 1972.

Where is Number One Furnace, Sloss Blast Furnace Site located?

Number One Furnace, Sloss Blast Furnace Site is located in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama at approximately 33.52064, -86.79092. See the map above.

Is Number One Furnace, Sloss Blast Furnace Site a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Number One Furnace, Sloss Blast Furnace Site is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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