Sloss Furnaces
historic site in
Birmingham
#3 in Birmingham
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#77 in United States of America
Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Alabama, is a historic landmark that was once a bustling iron-producing facility. Established in 1882 by James Withers Sloss, it played a significant role in the industrial growth of the post-Civil War South. The furnaces produced pig iron used in various manufacturing processes and contributed to Birmingham's nickname, "The Magic City," due to its rapid industrial expansion. Sloss Furnaces operated until 1971 and has since been preserved as a National Historic Landmark, offering visitors a glimpse into the industrial past with its museum and educational programs.
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