Crane Iron Works
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Location of the Crane Iron Works started by David Thomas, Catasaqua, PA.
Waymark Code: WMN73
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 08/24/2006
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Crane Iron Works
The first long-term commercially successful anthracite iron furnace opened July 4, 1840, here in Catasaqua. Built for the Lehigh Crane Iron Co. by David Thomas, it soon made 50-60 tons of pig iron a week. By 1868 the works had six furnaces; production ceased, 1930.
Marker Name: Crane Iron Works
County: Lehigh
Date Dedicated: 05/04/1977
Marker Type: City
Location: Front St. between Church & Wood Sts., Catasauqua
Category: Business & Industry, Iron, Coal
Website: Not listed
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