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Sloss, James Withers

Alternate view of the site with Birmingham in background
Society: SME (mining)Main Category: MiningSub Category: Minerals Extraction & RefiningEra: 1880-1889DateCreated: 188220 32nd St SBirminghamState: ALCountry: USAWebsite: https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=173375Creator: Sloss, James Withers

Sloss Blast Furnaces has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
1981.

ASM International has designated Sloss Furnaces an historical landmark.
Sloss Furnaces, which became operative in 1882, were instrumental in establishing the iron industry in the South. Modernized in 1927-1928, they remained in operation until 1970.
1986.

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1981
Image Credit: Birmingham, Al GovernmentImage Caption: Sloss Blast Furnace site in Birmingham
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Alternate view of the site with Birmingham in background

Sloss Blast Furnaces has been designated a National Historic Landmark. This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the United States of America.
1981.

ASM International has designated Sloss Furnaces an historical landmark.
Sloss Furnaces,…

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