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Saugus Iron Works Blast Furnace

Detailed Description

A view of the Saugus Iron Works blast furnace, which smelted the iron from limonite, an iron ore. The limonite formed in nearby bogs, and was heated in the blast furnace until the iron melted and ran out the bottom of the furnace.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.