Hopewell Village, one of the finest examples of a rural American 19th century ironmaking village. Included in the park are the blast furnace, casting hosue and other related structures. Photo courtesy National Park Service.
Sand-cast moulding - In the cast house, skilled Hopewell moulders produced over 80,000 stoves before the furnace reverted solely to pig iron production in 1844. Photo courtesy National Park Service.