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A gritty, sepia-toned illustration of a 19th-century Pittsburgh iron furnace roaring to life at night, workers silhouetted against the molten glow, with the Monongahela River in the background.

The Rise and Fall of Pittsburgh’s Iron Furnaces: Foundations of an Industrial Empire

Industry & Innovation, Landmarks & ArchitectureBy userApril 20, 2025

Discover the forgotten history of Pittsburgh’s iron furnaces — the industrial giants that laid the foundation for the Steel City and built America’s industrial might.

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