Sep 23, 2015 a 1950s 16mm film documenting the restoration of saugus iron works by the american iron and steel institute. This nineacre national park includes working waterwheels, forges, mills, an historic 17th century home, and a lush river basin. The initial payments for food for the scots is recorded in the record books of john giffard, the agent for the undertakers of the iron works, in april of 1651. Mar 06, 2020 the saugus iron works is a wonderful recreation of an industrial site of the 1600s. May 05, 2018 the appleton house at the saugus iron works isthought to have been constructed in 1681 by samuel appleton. Bath iron works making a push for new workers wgme.
This is the site of the first integrated ironworks in north america, 16461668. In the 1950s a recovery project was begun, and the whole place has been gorgeously reconstructed. Research indicates the foundry was never profitable, but the expertise gained from the operation fannedout throughout the colonies and helped feed the great appetite for iron products in america. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Leader acquired about 25 scottish soldiers captured at the september, 1650, battle of dunbar, scotland, and put them to work on a gang of up to 20 saws. Saugus iron works national historic site howstuffworks. The saugus iron works restoration saugus iron works. Saugus iron works national historic site local guide. In the 1600s, on the banks of the saugus river, something extraordinary happened. Welcome to the saugus iron works national historic site facebook page. Saugus iron works national historic site wikipedia. Visit saugus iron works on your trip to saugus or united. Saugus iron works in saugus saugus iron works 244 central.
Saugus iron works national historic site preserves the archeological and historic sites. It was the first integrated iron works in north america as well as one of the most technologically advanced in the world. Saugus saugus iron works, a national historic site, held its annual iron pour on sunday afternoon, where spectators were treated to a recreation of cast iron production, much like they would. Saugus iron works national historic site, where european iron makers integrated into america, includes water wheels, hot forges, mills, and a 17th century. The iron workers often got into trouble for drinking, gambling, fighting, swearing, not attending puritan church, and wearing fine clothes. Apr 06, 2018 saugus iron works, 50th anniversary as a national historic site. If you are in the mood for a hearty breakfast or satisfying lunch, let the staff at iron town diner serve up something youll love. It includes the reconstructed blast furnace, forge, rolling mill, shear, slitter and. Join us for a threehour kayak tour of with the saugus iron works national historic site. Hartley 19571203 hartley, edward neal published by university of oklahoma press 1957. For the exact opening date, be sure to check the national park services official operating hours and seasons web page for saugus iron works national historic site. Richard leader, great works mill investor old berwick. Robbins excavations, 19481953, edited by william a.
It is the site of the first integrated ironworks in north america, founded by john winthrop the younger and in operation between 1646 and approximately 1670. Saugus iron works national historic siteprovides a trip back in time to the 17th and 18th centuries when the site was used for producing iron. The saugus library was pleased to collaborate with the ironworks to help children and families celebrate the saugus summer reading theme of massachusetts and the american revolution. The visitor center for saugus iron works national historic site is in an.
Saugus iron works national historic site, where european iron makers integrated into america, includes water wheels, hot forges, mills, and a 17th century home. Its worth watching the short movie before taking the tour. An overdue book and a day tripper near the stairs in the southwest corner. The saugus iron works produced cast and wrought iron from 1646 to 1668, then fell to disrepair, then returned to the earth. Found a picket fences book at saugus ironworks in fallout 4. Exit the elevator and take the corridor to the right, pushing the red button to open the door. Iron workers saugus iron works national historic site u. In the 1950s a recovery project was begun, and the whole place more the saugus iron works produced cast and wrought iron from 1646 to 1668, then fell to disrepair, then returned to the earth. The appleton house at the saugus iron works isthought to have been constructed in 1681 by samuel appleton.
The news likely received little attention at the time, coming as it did the day after the assassination of rev. His interest in blacksmithing and the saugus iron works national historical site. In 1637, the territory known as saugus which also contained the present day cities and towns of swampscott, nahant, lynn, lynnfield, reading, and wakefield was renamed lin or lynn, after kings lynn in norfolk, england in 1646, the saugus iron works, then called. We will go over basic paddling instruction before we paddle upstream to the iron works. Saugus iron works national historic site visitors map. Saugus ironworks is a location in the commonwealth occupied by the forged in. We hope this will become a place where fans feel comfortable sharing information and experiences about the park with one another. The saugus iron works operated at capacity from about 1648 to 1665. Saugus iron works national historic site article about. Oct 10, 2014 saugus iron works is the kind of place through which parents desperate to placate their infant push strollers, workers on their lunch break bask in the sun while contemplating the view, and engaged couples on a budget rent out for an outdoor wedding backdrop as a last resort. Saugus ironworks ironworks that was first attempts to establish a significant metals industry located in saugus massachusetts in 1640s after iron ore deposits discovered there.
The book details the history of the saugus iron works which is now a national historic site. Explore the birthplace of the american iron and steel industry at saugus iron works national historic site a reconstruction of the. Saugus iron works national parks conservation association. The saugus iron works is a wonderful recreation of an industrial site of the 1600s. Even the pickiest eaters can find options to enjoy off our breakfast or lunch menu. S augus iron works, known as the birthplace of american iron and steel actually. Kids got to experience local history through two militia reenactment groups. It includes the reconstructed blast furnace, forge, rolling mill, shear, slitter and a quarterton drop hammer. The lynn and braintree ventures of the company of undertakers of the ironworks in new england hartley, edward neal on. Iron works, saugus saugus public library, saugus, mass. The lynn and braintree ventures of the company of undertakers of the ironworks in new england. About 15 years later the first mill, fallen into disuse, passed to an english engineer named richard leader, who had directed the saugus iron works in massachusetts.
The book that caught my eye is ironworks on the saugus by e. John winthrop had recruited a group of experienced english workmen and paid for them to accompany him back to massachusetts, but it proved difficult to attract skilled workers to the hammersmith iron works. A 1950s 16mm film documenting the restoration of saugus iron works by the american iron and steel institute. Saugus works when metal works became important in the colonies, this ironwork industry was created in saugus, massachusetts, 1st iron works in americaand was successful in making iron bars that could be made into nails, pots, and anvils, but because of financial problems it closed its doors.
Visit saugus iron works on your trip to saugus or united states. Saugus iron works but mostly kanes donuts 10 posts. Als saugus iron works national historic site wird ein rund 3,5 ha gro. Saugus iron works national historic site, massachusetts. This book unlocks statues that you can use in settlements. Saugus iron works national historic site wikimedia. Hammersmith through the historical texts, by janet regan and curtis white 3. Please let us know if you have any corrections, additional information or questions about this item. Production dwindled until about 1675, and the site was completely abandoned by 1678. The site also has a nature trail through the surrounding marsh and woodland. The additiontechnically called an ell since it was added at a right angle to form an l shapewas built to look like the original house, but it. Linebaugh is a comprehensive report on the excavations and the history of the iron works site.
Explore the place where european iron makers brought their special skills to a young massachusetts colony. The visitor center and iron works museum are typically open daily from midmay through october 31 st between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm. S augus iron works, known as the birthplace of american iron and steel actually dates back to the 17th century when it was a. Colonial iron manufacturing site that lasted only about 20 years but had great imapct on the early development of this country. Saugus iron works is the kind of place through which parents desperate to placate their infant push strollers, workers on their lunch break bask in the sun while contemplating the view, and engaged couples on a budget rent out for an outdoor wedding backdrop as a last resort. Sep 05, 2017 in the 1600s, on the banks of the saugus river, something extraordinary happened. Saugus iron works 2020 all you need to know before you. Saugus blast furnace was powered by a large overshot waterwheel to pump the bellows. Saugus iron works national historic site essex national heritage. Seven operating water wheels set reconstructed mills to motion. Saugus ironworks is based on the real world location of saugus iron works national historic site, located northeast of downtown boston in saugus, massachusetts. Sep 11, 2012 a visit to the iron works in saugus ma.
Whatever park it happens to be, this little passport book thing just. Saugus iron works 2020 all you need to know before you go. In the 1950s a recovery project was begun, and the whole place more the saugus iron works produced cast and wrought iron from 1646 to. Janet regan is a museum specialist at the saugus iron works national. The last time i was in boston i made my second visit to the park. Lynn and braintree ventures of the company of undertakers of the ironworks in new england by edward n. Theres a slogan at the shipyard, bath built is best. Saugus iron works national historic site visitor center. Fallout 4 picket fences book in saugus ironworks statues unlock. In 1646, the saugus iron works, then called hammersmith, began operations. Ironworks on the saugus the lynn and braintree ventures of the company of undert by e.
It produced wrought iron and cast iron products from 1646 to approximately 1670, utilizing the most advanced iron making technology in early colonial times. While this is an open forum, it is also a family friendly one, so. Saugus iron works national historic site visitor center and. Saugus iron works and the appleton house historic ipswich. Available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. The history behind the iron works industry, by william a.
There are several stages of iron production, much of it. Saugus article about saugus by the free dictionary. The iron works produced over one ton of iron a day, but was not financially successful. During the tour, iron work historian, peter laraba, will share the history of the river and the iron works. The facility is powered by seven large waterwheels, some of which are rigged to work in tan. Saugus iron works national historic site is a national historic site about 10 miles 16 kilometers northeast of downtown boston in saugus, massachusetts. Jul 24, 2012 saugus iron works, saugus, ma the scots arrived in lynn from boston by boat. Leader acquired about 25 scottish soldiers captured at the september, 1650, battle of dunbar, scotland, and put them to work on a. Hartley and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Saugus iron works national historic site is a national historic site about 10 miles northeast of downtown boston in saugus, massachusetts. Saugus ironworks restoration paperback january 1, 1957 by saugus author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Saugus iron works national historic site home facebook. Explore the birthplace of the american iron and steel industry.
A short stroll behind the visitors center and museum takes visitors to the main area of the sitea handful of reconstructed buildings clustered aroundand with a lovely view ofthe saugus river. Credible figures of the saugus works volume do not exist, white said, although a 1640s document notes that it was a ton of iron a day, and a 1653 document reports 250 tons a year. Us history icus on the iron works as the first sustained industry in north america. But its very possible that those books were cooked, he added, and a lot of the payments and products were made under the. Above you can see a scale model showing the waterwheel under the charging bridge and then from the other side of the furnace, the. Try something out of the ordinary when you come in for breakfast or lunch today. I had picked it up on my first visit to the site back in the early 90s. Saugus iron works national historic site, saugus, ma. While this is an open forum, it is also a family friendly one, so please keep your comments and wall posts clean. Portland wgme one of maines largest employers is making a push for new workers.
An indentured servant was a worker who agreed to work for an employer for a certain amount of time without wages or for limited wages. Built around 1646, it was the social and business center of the community. The visitor center for saugus iron works national historic site is located in an addition on the left side of the iron works house, the multigabled building from the early 1680s that you see when you first enter the park. The owners of the saugus iron works also saw a profitable market in making nails and consequently built a rolling and slitting mill to turn the bar iron into small iron strips, which were suitable for individual sale or which could be made into nails with very little effort by any local blacksmith. Saugus iron works national historic site illustrates the critical role of iron making to 17thcentury settlement by serving as a training ground for skilled iron workers for what would become americas iron and steel industry. Mainly residential, the town has some light manufacturing. We offer the closest hotels with 247 social support. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. The national park service is modifying its operations on a parkbypark basis in accordance with.
The finest home in hammersmith was the iron works house. Saugus iron works national historic site information address. Saugus iron works, 50th anniversary as a national historic site. The ranger was excellent so knowledable and really enthusiastic. Saugus iron works article about saugus iron works by the.
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