National Register of Historic Places

Allegheny Furnace

Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania
Listed
September 5, 1991
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
91001131

About this property

The Allegheny Furnace is an historic iron furnace, which is located in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. The furnace was built in 1811, with alterations and upgrades added in 1847 and 1852. The furnace went out of blast in 1817 and was not revived until 1835. It used charcoal as fuel until it was converted to coke in the 1860s. It permanently closed down in the 1870s. Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) No. PA-318, "Allegheny Furnace, Union Avenue & Crescent Road, Altoona, Blair County, PA", 2 photos, 3 data pages, 1 photo caption page HAER No. PA-318-A, "Allegheny Furnace, Store & Office", 1 photo, 1 photo caption page

Location

3400 Crescent Rd.
Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania
40.49229, -78.40683

Categories

INDUSTRY
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Allegheny Furnace listed on the National Register?

Allegheny Furnace was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 5, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Allegheny Furnace?

Allegheny Furnace is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Allegheny Furnace?

The period of significance for Allegheny Furnace is recorded as the industrial era.

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