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THE CARRIE FURNACE HISTORY
Click here to watch a 4 minute video tour of the Carrie Furnace
Carrie Furnace is a derelict former blast furnace located along the Monongahela River in the Pittsburgh area industrial town of Rankin, Pennsylvania. It had formed a part of the Homestead Steel Works. The Carrie Furnaces were built in 1884 and they operated until 1982. During its peak, the site produced 1000 to 1250 tons of iron per day. [3] All that is left of the site are furnaces #6 and #7, which operated from 1907 - 1978[4], along with the hot metal bridge.
The site on which it stands may be developed into a historic parklet, the Homestead Works National Park, with Carrie Furnace forming an attraction
| Location: | Size: | Features: | Owner: | Current Use | Past Use: | Contaminants: | Total Actual Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny County, PA | 168 Acres | Large Parcel, Flat Land, and Riverfront Location | Allegheny County | Vacant Land | Blast furnace | PCBs, Sulfates | $70-$100 million to convert Carrie Furnace #6 & #7 into a Steel Heritage Museum and Allegheny County has projected that the environmental clean-up would cost between $3-$5 million |
| 1881 | 1892 | 1898 | 1901 | 1978 | 1988 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Furnace is built | Homestead Strike | Site purchased by Andrew Carnegie | Incorporated into U.S. Steel | Shutdown | Sold to Park Corporation | Sold to Allegheny County for $5.75 million | Furnaces 6 and 7 were designated a National Historic Landmark[1][3] |
The table portrays the history of Carrie Furnace. Carrrie Furnace is located along the Monongahela River, with 135 acres located on the north bank of the river and 33 acres on the south bank. The site, however, is not readily accessible as it is enclosed by railroad tracks. The surrounding areas include Rankin, Swissvale, Whitaker, and Munhall. After the Park Corporation purchased the site from U.S. Steel in 1988, both parties agreed to address the environmental concerns. In 2005, Allegheny County purchased the land from Park Corps. for $5.75 million.[3] Underground fuel storage tanks were removed in 1994 along with two above ground fuel storage units. In addition, asbestos from the buildings was removed. The soil was contaminated with PCBs and sulfates. Environmental assessment of the site has been conducted in two phases. The first phase was completed in 2007 and the second is currently underway.
PERSONAL VISIT EXPECTATIONS:
I expect to be overwhelmed at the physical size of the structure and the remains of what is left. I personally hope there is still graffiti left - i find that it adds a unique dimension. My intentions are to photograph both small details and at large using a wide angle lens.
I expect to be overwhelmed at the physical size of the structure and the remains of what is left. I personally hope there is still graffiti left - i find that it adds a unique dimension. My intentions are to photograph both small details and at large using a wide angle lens.
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