About this property
The Joliet Iron and Steel Works was once the second largest steel mill in the United States. Joliet Iron Works was initially run from 1869 to 1936. Joliet Steel Works eventually became unprofitable, and all operations were ceased by the early 1980s. In the 1990s, the Forest Preserve District of Will County purchased the property containing the ruins of the ironworks to preserve a piece of history. The district operates the site as the Joliet Iron Works Historic Site.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 91000088. It was listed on February 28, 1991.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Joliet Steel Works listed on the National Register?
Joliet Steel Works was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 28, 1991.
What type of historic resource is Joliet Steel Works?
Joliet Steel Works is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Joliet Steel Works?
The period of significance for Joliet Steel Works is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1869.
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