The site was previously home to a large portion of the phoenix iron and steel industrial complex. French creek west will be situated on the 37acre parcel of land below high street and gay street. Wikimedia commons has media related to historic american engineering record images of. Planting a church in phoenixville phoenixville, pa patch. We have been serving the philadelphia, bucks and montgomery area for over 24 years. Phoenix iron works grew from a small nail factory into phoenix iron co. Forge theatre in phoenixville presents a gentlemans guide to love and murder seven food events and festivals for the week of dec. Phoenixville, pennsylvania wikipedia republished wiki 2. Phoenix iron company, foundry building, main street at mill street, phoenixville, chester county, pa. Phoenix iron works phoenixville, pennsylvania, united. In 18, a bridge builder, lewis wernwag, became part owner and renamed it the phoenix iron works.
This familyowned company has been in business since 1966, and is fully licensed and insured. Originally known as manavon, phoenixville adopted its current name in 1849 to honor the phoenix iron company, the towns biggest employer at the time. Phoenix iron works is a core component of the phoenixville historic district, a national register of historic places site and in 2006 was recognized as a historic landmark by asm international. In 18, lewis wernwag invested in the nail works and renamed it phoenix iron works. Historic american engineering record in pennsylvania.
The company also produced the phoenix column, an advance in construction material. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and. Phoenixville is a borough in chester county, pennsylvania, united states, 28 miles 45 km northwest of philadelphia, at the junction of french creek with the schuylkill river. The library of congress does not own rights to material in its collections. In its industrial heyday early in the twentieth century, it was an important manufacturing center and it was the site of great iron and steel mills such as the phoenix iron works, boiler works, silk mill, underwear and hosiery factories, a match factory, and the famous and now highly collectible. At the intersection of the schuylkill river and french creek, phoenixville blends historic charm with a modern mindset.
Other forges, including lewis wernwags phoenix iron works 1812, which gave the borough its name, were established. Today, the town of phoenixville relies less on the manufacturing of nails and rails and more on its artsy, lowkey vibe. Complex phoenixville, pa phoenixville s latest new major development has been approved. By 1830, phoenix iron works was one of the largest nail factories in the u. You may also visit the schuylkill river heritage center at. Please note that the hspa museum has a phoenix column. Phoenixville, pa a large new apartment complex just off of french. The patented feature involves the columns posts or compression members, wrought iron tubes assembled from segments riveted together along radial flanges. Today, that history is celebrated in the phoenixville historic districtthe area surrounding the phoenix iron works building, which was an important manufacturer of cannons for the union army. In phoenixville other forges, including lewis wernwag s phoenix iron works 1812, which gave the borough its name, were established. Truss work fabricated in the phoenix iron and steel works using steel smelted and rolled in the phoenix mills, supports the slate roof.
Home of the phoenix column and majolica ceramics, the borough of. The phoenix iron works located in phoenixville, pennsylvania, was a manufacturer of iron and related products during the 19th century and early 20th century. In 1790, benjamin longstreth established the french creek nail works, which was the first nail factory. The best breaking news, stories, and events from the patch network of local news sites. Select a city to see a list of work sites where asbestos exposure occurred. The phoenixville historical society has a rotating display of historical artifacts in its museum. Phoenixville has approved the development of a new, 550unit apartment complex just off french creek, writes justin heinze for phoenixville patch. Iron works is a network of churches in the philadelphia region seeking the expansion of christs kingdom through planting churches that plant churches. Company facilities are a core component of the phoenixville historic district, a national register of historic places site that was in 2006 recognized as a.
Asbestos exposure in pennsylvania were you at risk. When the phoenix steel corporation closed its doors steel in 1987, it ended a history of continuous. Pa curve flattens but now is not the time to reopen. A 550unit apartment complex is coming to the banks of french creek. After fouryear process, one of the most desirable vacant. By 1824, it was the largest nail factory in the united states. Before becoming superintendent of the phoenix works in 1856, john griffen had developed a spirally wrapped, wrought iron cannon that overcame the problem of exploding cannons at the safe harbor iron works in lancaster county, pa.
A festival of arts and culture celebrating the mythology of the phoenix. Savannah king to perform at chaplins in spring city. The foundry building was constructed in 1882 by the phoenix iron company. Your local source for breaking news, sports, business, classifieds, and entertainment in phoenixville. Join us for a special tour of phoenixville history and hear a story of preservationbased placemaking with a happy ending. Iron worksfoundry building, which is now home the phoenixville heritage center highlighting the boroughs illustrious. Originally called manavon, phoenixville was settled in 1732 and incorporated as a borough in 1849. Phoenix iron company, foundry building, main street at. The phoenix iron works, located in phoenixville, pennsylvania, was a manufacturer of iron and related products during the 19th century and early 20th century.
Engraving of phoenix iron works, phoenixville, pa, circa 1856. His house is on a large tract owned by phoenix iron company. Audubon iron works is located in the phoenix industrial complex on 2nd ave. Dont miss the amazing mural that illustrates this historic towns rich history.
Historical society of the phoenixville area chester county pennsylvania nonprofit organization 19460 main page. Phoenix iron works phoenixville, pennsylvania wikipedia. The company also produced the phoenix column, a significant advance in construction material. Phoenix iron company was a major producer of cannons for the union army during the american civil war. Phoenix iron company, phoenixville, chester county, pa. It prospered until the 1970s and played a huge role in the areas booming steel industry. Sermons by guest preachers or those not of a specific sermon series. Audubon iron works at 41 2nd ave, phoenixville, pa 19460.
In 1855 a new group of owners incorporated as the phoenix iron co. The site was previously home to a large portion of the phoenix iron and steel industrial. Pittsburgh is known as the steel city, and for good reason, given that the. The green team merged in 2015 with phoenix iron canal and trails association picta adding the mission of the completing the 10 mile phoenixville greenway, a riparian buffer and trail system along the french creek and schuylkill river. How to load and fire civil war cannon x5videoproductions. In 1856 john griffen, superintendent of the phoenix iron works, turned out the first griffen gun a light cannon, later used by.
Railroads phoenixvillewest chester branch runs by the property, and the nutts road station is. Phoenixville, pennsylvania wikimili, the best wikipedia. In 1856 john griffen, superintendent of the phoenix iron works, turned out the first griffen gun a light cannon, later used by the union army during the american civil war. Phoenixville, pa courtesy of phoenixville patch staff and readers, a collection of photos. Blast furnaces at the phoenix iron and bridge works, phoenixville. Phoenixville patch news download free software bittorrentox. We seek to be a vibrant church community that is honoring to jesus christ, helpful to the phoenixville area, and welcoming to all. However, after the steel industry declined, the phoenixville area economic development corporation took it over in 1998. Planting a church in phoenixville this yearslong process will have a new beginning this sunday when iron works starts its spring sermon series. Manufactured by the phoenix iron company in phoenixville, pennsylvania, the. Therefore, it does not license or charge permission fees for use of such material and cannot grant or deny permission to publish or otherwise distribute the material.
The society has information about local genealogy, history, old local newspapers on microfilm and cds, information as well as an extensive collection of old photographs of phoenix iron co. Phoenixville towns of the philadelphia countryside. By midcentury the expanding phoenix iron works threatened to overwhelm the modest village of phoenixville, whose population had doubled from 809 in 1840 to l,680 in 1846. In its industrial heyday early in the twentieth century, it was an important manufacturing center and it was the site of great iron and steel mills such as the phoenix iron works, boiler works, silk mill, underwear and hosiery factories, a match factory, and the famous and now highly collectible etruscan majolica pottery. Ive been able to work alongside business owners, and non profits, and the. During the civil war, the phoenix iron works became a major producer of cannons for the union army. Bridge street, phoenixville, pennsylvania 19460 rated 4.
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