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Joliet Steel Works - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com
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Joliet Steel Works
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U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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FallenFaery
N 41° 32.372 W 088° 04.741
16T E 409996 N 4599215
A really cool site along a nice path. Read the signs to get a peek into the life of the old steel workers.
Waymark Code:
WMW6E
Location:
Illinois, United States
Date Posted:
10/23/2006
Published By:
silverquill
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The Joliet Steel/Iron Works Historic Site covers nearly 60 acres of old iron mills. From the 1870's to the 1930's Joliet was a top producer of steel in the United States. This historic site contains the ruins of once massive structures that produced iron. There is a 1½-mile trail that tours the ruins and is complete with a series of interpretive signs. For additional information call (815) 727-8700.
Street address:
927 Collins St.
Joliet, Illinos US
60432
County / Borough / Parish:
Will
Year listed:
1991
Historic (Areas of) Significance:
Industry
Periods of significance:
1850-1874, 1875-1899, 1900-1924, 1925-1949
Historic function:
Industry/Processing/Extraction Manufacturing Facility
Current function:
Walikng path, educational
Privately owned?:
yes
Primary Web Site:
[Web Link]
Secondary Website 1:
[Web Link]
Season start / Season finish:
Not listed
Hours of operation:
Not listed
Secondary Website 2:
Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link:
Not listed
Visit Instructions:
Please give the date and brief account of your visit. Include any additional observations or information that you may have, particularly about the current condition of the site. Additional photos are highly encouraged, but not mandatory.
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