Photograph- Historic marker placed by Pennsylvania Water and Power Company near Safe Harbor.
Iron Works. In 1846 the Safe harbor blast furnace, foundry and rolling mill, using anthracite for fuel, were built by Reeves, Abbott & Co. Great quantitites of iron and rails were produced for the Pennsylvania Railroad, incorporated in the same year. During the Civil War wrought iron cannon were manufactured for the Union Army.
Photograph- Historic marker placed by Pennsylvania Water and Power Company near Safe Harbor.
Iron Works. In 1846 the Safe harbor blast furnace, foundry and rolling mill, using anthracite for fuel, were built by Reeves, Abbott & Co. Great quantitites of iron and rails were produced for the Pennsylvania Railroad, incorporated in the same year. During the Civil War wrought iron cannon were manufactured for the Union Army.
Description
Historic marker placed by Pennsylvania Water and Power Company near Safe Harbor.
Iron Works. In 1846 the Safe harbor blast furnace, foundry and rolling mill, using anthracite for fuel, were built by Reeves, Abbott & Co. Great quantitites of iron and rails were produced for the Pennsylvania Railroad, incorporated in the same year. During the Civil War wrought iron cannon were manufactured for the Union Army.
Inventories of estates show name of decedent and township, date filed, itemized list of possessions and assets, appraised valuation, and signatures and affidavit of appraisers and administrators.
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Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Please use digital images and transcriptions when available. Original documents may be used by appointment--contact Research@LancasterHistory.org prior to visit.
Copyright
Images have been provided for research purposes. Please contact Research@LancasterHistory.org for a high-resolution image and permission to publish. There is no fee for publication.
Credit
Courtesy of the Lancaster County Archives and LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
