National Register of Historic Places

Juniata Iron Works

Alexandria, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
Listed
March 20, 1990
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
90000404

About this property

The Juniata Iron Works, also known as the Hatfield Iron Works, is a national historic district that is located in Porter Township in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. This district consists of six contributing buildings that are associated with a former ironworks: two ironmaster's mansions, a store and post office, a grist mill, and two workers houses. The first ironmaster's mansion was built in 1841, and is a 2+1⁄2-story brick house with a rear ell. The second ironmaster's mansion dates to 1867, and is a 2+1⁄2-story brick house with a rear ell. It features a Federal-style main entrance. The store and post office has a brick first story and frame second story, and houses a bed and breakfast. The 3+1⁄2-story grist mill was built in 1856. The buildings are associated with a historic iron furnace that was first developed on the south side of the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River. The complex moved to the north side in the late-1840s. The iron works closed in the mid-1870s and the machinery dismantled.

Location

Alexandria, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania
40.54299, -78.08482

Categories

INDUSTRYARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Juniata Iron Works listed on the National Register?

Juniata Iron Works was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 1990.

What type of historic resource is Juniata Iron Works?

Juniata Iron Works is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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