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Sloss Furnaces

Sloss Furnaces is a history museum in Birmingham, Alabama. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Sloss Furnaces?

Sloss Furnaces is a National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, Alabama in the United States. It operated as a pig iron-producing blast furnace from 1882 to 1971. After closing, it became one of the first industrial sites in the U.S. to be preserved and restored for public use. In 1981, the furnaces were designated a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Sloss Furnaces
Type
History Museum
City
Birmingham
State
Alabama
Website
http://slossfurnaces.com/
IMLS Museum ID
8400100459
Coordinates
33.52109, -86.78855
What kind of museum is Sloss Furnaces?

Sloss Furnaces is classified as a history museum in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more history museums →

Where is Sloss Furnaces located?

Sloss Furnaces is located in Birmingham, Alabama at approximately 33.52109, -86.78855. See the map above.

Does Sloss Furnaces have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://slossfurnaces.com/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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