Sloss Furnace

Posted by: Naaman

Conveniently located in downtown Birmingham, Alabama, Sloss Furnaces operated as a pig iron-producing blast furnace from 1882 to 1971.  It is now protected by the Department of the Interior.

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Sloss No. 2

Posted by: Naaman 

Sloss No. 2 was the site of one of the mines that supplied raw materials to Birmingham's Sloss Furnace. Today, only parts remain. The actual mine portal dates 1890, but unfortunately, the entrance has been effectively sealed and filled with stone. However, the structure of the entrance and the hoist house remain. Sloss No. 2 shut down in 1959.

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6. The Hoist House, Built in the 1830's


7. Entrance


8. Giant Cable System


9. 1500 H.P. 2200V General Electric Motor added in the 1920's


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16. One of the only remnants of TCI's "High Line"


17. Panorama


Thanks to DeBandi for the tips and historical.