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First furnace to use only anthracite for fuel, 1836. Built by Dr. F.W. Geissenhainer, who patented the method in 1833. Process in use continuously by the Pottsville or Pioneer Furnace, 1839 and after.
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| HM Number | HM1MKJ |
|---|---|
| Tags | |
| Year Placed | 1948 |
| Placed By | Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission |
| Marker Condition | No reports yet |
| Date Added | Thursday, August 6th, 2015 at 2:02pm PDT -07:00 |
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Photo Credits: [1] CHUCK MARTIENSSEN
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 18T E 405823 N 4508515 |
|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees | 40.72218333, -76.11511667 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 40° 43.331', W 76° 6.907' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 40° 43' 19.86" N, 76° 6' 54.42" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 570 |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 2 Pine St, New Philadelphia PA 17959, US |
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