Joliet Steel Works
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member 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:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
Views: 72

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:
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