American Iron And Steel Institute Collection

Blast furnace, New Jersey, 19th century C019 / 1583
Blast furnace, New Jersey, 19th century. Original Howell or Monmouth furnace, at Allaire, New Jersey, USA, built in the period 1831-1846 and seen in a ruined state here

Charcoal furnaces, New York, 19th century C019 / 1584
Charcoal furnaces, New York, 19th century. Hot and cold charcoal furnaces, at Wassaic, Amenia, New York, USA. Also called beehive charcoal ovens, these structures date from 1825

Charcoal furnace, Connecticut, 1930s C019 / 1595
Charcoal furnace. Ruins of the 19th-century Forbes Iron Companys charcoal furnace at East Canaan, Connecticut, USA. The building dates from 1832 and was rebuilt in 1853

Blast furnace, Michigan, 1930s C019 / 1592
Blast furnace. Ruins of the 19th-century Eureka Iron Company furnace (built around 1853), Wyandotte, Michigan, USA. Dating from 1936, this photograph is from the Albert T

Blast furnace, Pennsylvania, 1930s C019 / 1591
Blast furnace. Ruins of the 19th-century Eliza Furnace, Vintondale, Pennsylvania, USA. Also known as Ritter Furnace, it included hot blast stove pipes (top)

Blast furnace, Pennsylvania, 1930s C019 / 1593
Blast furnace. These are the Everett Iron Company furnaces, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA. Built in 1883, the building seen here includes changes from an early 20th-century rebuild

Blast furnace, Pennsylvania, 1900s C019 / 1590
Blast furnace. This is Eagle Furnace, Curtin, Pennsylvania, USA. Built 1817 and operated by four generations of the Curtin family, it was still in use in 1921

Blast furnace, Pennsylvania, 1930s C019 / 1594
Blast furnace. Interior of the Everett Iron Company furnaces, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA. Built in 1883, the building seen here includes changes from an early 20th-century rebuild

Blast furnace, Ohio, 1930s C019 / 1597
Blast furnace. This 20th-century furnace is part of the Globe Iron Works, Jackson, Ohio, USA. Dating from 1936, this photograph is from the Albert T

Blast furnace, New Jersey, 1930s C019 / 1586
Blast furnace for the Andover Iron Works (Waterloo Forge), Phillipsburg, New Jersey, USA. Built in 1848, the ruins of this building were photographed in around 1934

Blast furnaces, Cleveland, 1905 C019 / 1585
Blast furnaces. Central blast furnaces at the steelworks of the American Steel and Wire company in Cleveland, Ohio, USA, with a railway in the foreground

Blast furnace, Virginia, 1920s C019 / 1596
Blast furnace. Ruins of the 19th-century blast furnace at Fosters Falls, Virginia, USA. This furnace was built on Cripple Creek in 1881. From the 1920s, this photograph is from the Albert T

Iron works, Pennsylvania, 19th century C019 / 1589
Iron works. These buildings and blast furnaces are part of the Crane Iron Works, Catasauqua, Pennsylvania, USA. Dating from the period 1890-1920, this photograph is from the Albert T

Charcoal furnace engine, USA, 1930s C019 / 1588
Charcoal furnace engine. 18th-century blowing engine for a charcoal furnace at Cornwall, Pennsylvania, USA. Dating from 1933, this photograph is from the Albert T

Blast furnace, Maryland, 1900s C019 / 1587
Blast furnace. Catoctin blast furnace at Thurmont, Maryland, USA. It originally dates from 1714, but was rebuilt in the late 1800s. This photograph (from around 1900) is from the Albert T

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The American Iron and Steel Institute: Pioneering the Industrial Revolution Step back in time to the 19th century, where the roar of blast furnaces echoed across America. In New Jersey, a mighty blast furnace stood tall, its fiery heart melting iron ore into molten metal. This was just one chapter in the story of the American Iron and Steel Institute. Across states like New York and Connecticut, charcoal furnaces blazed with intense heat. These structures were instrumental in transforming raw materials into strong steel that would shape cities and industries for generations to come. Fast forward to the 1930s when progress surged ahead. A charcoal furnace in Connecticut hummed with activity as it produced steel that fueled innovation during this era of rapid growth. Meanwhile, Michigan's blast furnace roared with power, contributing to America's industrial might. Pennsylvania became synonymous with blast furnaces during this period—multiple sites dotted its landscape. These towering giants symbolized not only economic prosperity but also technological advancement on an unprecedented scale. In Ohio and New Jersey alike, blast furnaces continued their relentless work throughout the 1930s. Their ceaseless efforts forged a path towards modernization while shaping skylines across America. Cleveland witnessed a remarkable sight in 1905 as multiple blast furnaces illuminated its skyline—a testament to Cleveland's pivotal role as an industrial powerhouse during this era. Even Virginia had its own share of history within these pages—their very own blast furnace from the 1920s played a vital role in propelling America forward. The American Iron and Steel Institute stands at the forefront of these monumental achievements—an organization dedicated to advancing knowledge about iron and steel production techniques that revolutionized countless industries worldwide. From humble beginnings rooted deep within historical landmarks such as Pennsylvania or Ohio’s bustling factories—to pioneering advancements made by visionary minds—the institute has been instrumental in shaping our world through iron and steel since C019 /1583 till C019 /1597.