John Winthrop, Jr. Iron Furnace Site
John Winthrop, Jr. Iron Furnace Site, Colonial iron furnace site in Quincy, Massachusetts, United States.
The excavated remains of an iron blast furnace stand at 61 Crescent Street, marking the location of early American industrial development in Massachusetts.
John Winthrop Jr established this iron smelting furnace in 1645 after securing funding through the Company of Undertakers for the Iron Workes in New England.
The furnace site represents the beginning of industrial manufacturing in colonial America, showing the shift from imported goods to local production methods.
The National Historic Site features informational displays and archaeological remains that demonstrate the technical aspects of colonial iron production methods.
This furnace operated for only two years due to insufficient iron ore deposits and inadequate water supply, leading workers to establish new ironworks across Massachusetts.
Location: Massachusetts
GPS coordinates: 42.24578,-71.02708
Latest update: March 10, 2025 05:04
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