In 2005, Allegheny County purchased the land from Park Corps. Steel in 1988, both parties agreed to address the environmental concerns. After the Park Corporation purchased the site from U.S. The surrounding areas include Braddock, Rankin, Swissvale, Whitaker, and Munhall. The site, however, is not readily accessible as it is enclosed by railroad tracks. Carrie Furnace is located along the Monongahela River, with 135 acres located on the north bank of the river and 33 acres on the south bank. The timeline below portrays the history of Carrie Furnace. History, topography, and environmental concerns $70–$100 million to convert Carrie Furnace #6 & #7 into a Steel Heritage Museum and Allegheny County has projected that the environmental clean-up would cost between $3–$5 million Large Parcel, Flat Land, and Riverfront Location The site is currently managed by the nonprofit Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation, which conducts tours and other programs from May through October. The furnaces, designated a National Historic Landmark in 2006, are among the only pre-World War II 20th century blast furnaces to survive. All that is left of the site are furnaces #6 and #7, which operated from 1907 to 1978, and its hot metal bridge (not to be confused with the Hot Metal Bridge farther downstream). During its peak, the site produced 1,000 to 1,250 tons of iron per day. The Carrie Furnaces were built in 1884 and they operated until 1982.
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