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Power House

Power House is a historic place in Rankin, Munhall, Swissvale boroughs, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on September 20, 2006, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 06001070.

Rankin, Munhall, Swissvale boroughs, Allegheny County, PennsylvaniaListed September 20, 2006NRIS #06001070★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Power House?

Carrie Furnace is a retired blast furnace located along the Monongahela River in the Pittsburgh area industrial town of Swissvale, Pennsylvania. It was one of the structures comprising the Homestead Steel Works. The Carrie Furnaces were built in 1884 and they operated until 1982. During its peak, the site produced 1,000 to 1,250 tons of iron per day. All that is left of the site are furnaces #6 and #7, which operated from 1907 to 1978, and its hot metal bridge. The furnaces, designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006, are among the only pre-World War II 20th century blast furnaces to survive.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Power House
City
Rankin, Munhall, Swissvale boroughs
County
Allegheny County
State
Pennsylvania
Listed on the National Register
September 20, 2006
NRIS reference number
06001070
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.41387, -79.88973
When was Power House listed on the National Register?

Power House was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 20, 2006.

Where is Power House located?

Power House is located in Rankin, Munhall, Swissvale boroughs, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.41387, -79.88973. See the map above.

Is Power House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Power House is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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