Rivers Of Steel: Carrie Furnaces 6 and 7 in Rankin, PA

The Tristle Bridge control room. Carrie Furnaces. Rankin, PA

Carrie Furnaces are the only remaining blast furnaces in the Pittsburgh, PA area. The two furnaces(6 and 7) were constructed back in 1907 and remained in operation until 1978 according to Wikipedia.The site was designated a national historic landmark in 2006. Though the two furnaces are probably the most significant remains, other buildings are still… Continue reading Rivers Of Steel: Carrie Furnaces 6 and 7 in Rankin, PA