Sally Ann Furnace Complex

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Sally Ann Furnace Complex
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LocationSouthwest of Topton, Rockland Township, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 40°28′19″N75°43′22″W / 40.47194°N 75.72278°W / 40.47194; -75.72278
Area5 acres (2.0 ha)
Built1791, 1814, 1820
Built byHunter, Jacob; Eckert, Valentine
NRHP reference No. 76001604 [1]
Added to NRHPAugust 17, 1976

The Sally Ann Furnace Complex is an historic, American iron furnace complex that is located in Rockland Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

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It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. [1]

History and architectural features

This complex includes the remains of an historic iron furnace, barns, stable, storage sheds, grist mill, and bake ovens. The furnace was built in 1791 along Sacony Creek and once stood thirty-two feet high. Adjacent to the mill is a one-and-one-half-story stone dwelling that was built in 1798. In 1814, a two-and-one-half-story rectangular, stuccoed, stone mansion house was added. It is five bays by two bays, and has a gable roof with dormers. Also located on the property is a one-and-one-half-story, stone company store and storekeeper's residence, and a two-and-one-half-story stuccoed stone granary. [2]

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania" (Searchable database). CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System.Note: This includes William K. Watson (December 1975). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Sally Ann Furnace Complex" (PDF). Retrieved September 15, 2012.