Copake Iron Works Historic Site
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Ruins of a mainstay of industrial production in this region. This blast furnace and smithy were owned and operated by a family, the Pomeroys, who arrived from Massachusetts. Remnants of their trade’s equipment are on display in the museum on-site, including an ore-crusher patented by Eli Whitney Blake, grandson of Eli Whitney, famous inventor of the cotton gin. There are also ruins of the coal shed used in the iron smelting.
Daniel DonnellyDaniel Donnelly
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Very impressive area .The Copake Iron Works was established in 1845 at the base of the Taconic Ridge in Copake. They are associated with the remaining vestiges of the Copake Iron Works, an iron extraction and production operation established in the mid-19th century. It includes the remains of a charcoal blast furnace frame office and attached brick powder storage . Very nice trip here always...
Aniko MagyarAniko Magyar
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Very well preserved site! Staff were super friendly and informative about the Iron works and local history. Our family loved the video and all the old artifacts. It was definitely worth going on the weekend when the museum was open.
D CD C
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This is the best preserved iron blast furnace that i have ever seen. If you are in the area its worth taking 15-20 minutes and checking it out. Good interpretive signage and museum open on weekends.
Ingrid HillIngrid Hill
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Love visiting these furnaces of this era. I have visited many in different states and this is a very well maintained and thankful it has been saved for future generations to visit and learn about.
Wayne Walk JrWayne Walk Jr
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Definitely a little run down but they are doing their best to preserve this little price of history. A nice quiet place to relax with an ice cream spot a couple minutes away.
Mallory BreenMallory Breen
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