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3 days ago
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#FromTheArchives

Furnace #2 was built in 1871 by the Oxford Iron Co. It was 18 feet in diameter and 63 feet high. According to the Dickey Report (1970), Selden (Scranton), Eugene (Henry) and Charles (Scranton) built the new furnace (#2), but it was not very successful. They used up all of their available capital at the beginning of the worst depression of the 19th c.

The Panic of 1873 affected the United States, which locally drove the price of pig iron produced at the Oxford Furnace to about $25t (ton).

In 1891, Selden T. Scranton, the last of the "Scranton Brothers" died. Six years later, his wife, Ellen Henry Scranton (daughter of William Henry), died. They had no children.

In 1899, the Oxford Iron Co. was acquired by the Empire Steel & Iron Co, which merged multiple furnaces, including the Oxford Furnace (NJ), Henry Clay Furnaces (Reading, PA), Macungie Furnace and Topton Furnaces (PA), Gem Furnace (Shenandoah, VA), Victoria Furnace (Goshen, VA), and Cherokee Furnace (NC).

By 1900, the furnace, rolling mill and mines were acquired by Empire Steel & Iron Co. The rolling mill was sold to Jenson Brothers (it was dismantled and re-erected in Columbia, PA in 1906).

Furnace #2 was rebuilt in 1910 with the first turbo blower in the US. Due to its small size, lack of reciprocating parts, ease of automatic control and reliability, the tower blower became the standard power source for all blast furnace blowers.

During World War I, the 2nd furnace and mines worked at full capacity, and the town knew its last period of prosperity.

The Furnace was blown out in 1921, during the post-war depression (not the Great Depression) and acquired by Warren Foundry & Pipe Co.

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#FromTheArchives

Furnace #2 was built in 1871 by the Oxford Iron Co. It was 18 feet in diameter and 63 feet high. According to the Dickey Report (1970), Selden (Scranton), Eugene (Henry) and Charles (Scranton) built the new furnace (#2), but it was not very successful. They used up all of their available capital at the beginning of the worst depression of the 19th c. 

The Panic of 1873 affected the United States, which locally drove the price of pig iron produced at the Oxford Furnace to about $25t (ton).

In 1891, Selden T. Scranton, the last of the Scranton Brothers died. Six years later, his wife, Ellen Henry Scranton (daughter of William Henry), died. They had no children.

In 1899, the Oxford Iron Co. was acquired by the Empire Steel & Iron Co, which merged multiple furnaces, including the Oxford Furnace (NJ), Henry Clay Furnaces (Reading, PA), Macungie Furnace and Topton Furnaces (PA), Gem Furnace (Shenandoah, VA), Victoria Furnace (Goshen, VA), and Cherokee Furnace (NC).

By 1900, the furnace, rolling mill and mines were acquired by Empire Steel & Iron Co. The rolling mill was sold to Jenson Brothers (it was dismantled and re-erected in Columbia, PA in 1906). 

Furnace #2 was rebuilt in 1910 with the first turbo blower in the US. Due to its small size, lack of reciprocating parts, ease of automatic control and reliability, the tower blower became the standard power source for all blast furnace blowers. 

During World War I, the 2nd furnace and mines worked at full capacity, and the town knew its last period of prosperity.

The Furnace was blown out in 1921, during the post-war depression (not the Great Depression) and acquired by Warren Foundry & Pipe Co.

#ShippenManor #Furnace2 #IronFurnace #IndustrialHistoryImage attachmentImage attachment+3Image attachment

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Great photos 😍

That arch was there when I was a kid, maybe mid 90s. I'm loving these pictures

Sarah Piccini…

Lonnie Cryan

I love looking at old pictures

History is important!

Great photos! Keep em comin'! We were fortunate to score a photo from the old Roaring Rock restaurant that was on display, showing the original Methodist church (now housed adjacent to the furnace structure on Washington Ave) that was for sale. It was across the street from our house. So cool to dwell on the early life of the region 😉

Wow. I didn’t realize photos of workers existed. James Regan lived until 1903, and is listed in the 1900 census as still working in an ore mine. I wonder if it’s possible a photo exists with him in it.

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1 week ago
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As of yesterday, it's officially spring!
Shippen Manor will be opening for the season on Sun., May 5th.

Our programming schedule will be posted at Warren200.com in April.
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As of yesterday, its officially spring! 
Shippen Manor will be opening for the season on Sun., May 5th. 

Our programming schedule will be posted at Warren200.com in April.

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Yay! My favorite season. 🌷🪻🌸

Hello spring!🌈☀️🌞🌙🌕🌑💐🌼🌻🧡💛🤍

Spring yea!

2 weeks ago
Shippen Manor

#HappyPiDay2024 π

Today is for the math enthusiasts (or anyone who likes Pi).

March 14 (or 3/14) are the first three digits of an infinite number (a mathematical constant with many practical uses). Many folks celebrate today with a slice of pizza or dessert pie.

Pi is the ratio between the circumference of a circle and its diameter. It has been known for nearly 4000 years. By 2000 BCE, the Egyptians and Babylonians accurately used Pi to build. In 1706, Welsh mathematician William Jones introduced the Greek letter π to represent the ratio of a circle's circumference and within 30 years, it became the standard symbol.

According to Scientific American (www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-pi-and-how-did-it-originate/), regardless of the size of the circle, the ratio will always equal Pi (3.141592653589793238). Pi is an irrational number and we will never be able to find all of the digits. (The Pi Mystery!)

The record for reciting the most decimal places was achieved by Rajveer Meena at VIT University (Vellore, India) on 21 March 2015 when he recited 70,000 decimal places (blindfolded and in 10 hours). (www.piday.org/pi-facts/)

Physicist Larry Shaw began celebrating March 14 as Pi Day at San Francisco's Exploratorium science museum, and is known as the "Prince of Pi". (www.piday.org/pi-facts/)

So, to celebrate this irrational number, cut a piece of Pi(e) and enjoy the day!

#PiDay2024 #ShippenManor
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#HappyPiDay2024  π

Today is for the math enthusiasts (or anyone who likes Pi).

March 14 (or 3/14) are the first three digits of an infinite number (a mathematical constant with many practical uses). Many folks celebrate today with a slice of pizza or dessert pie.

Pi is the ratio between the circumference of a circle and its diameter. It has been known for nearly 4000 years. By 2000 BCE, the Egyptians and Babylonians accurately used Pi to build. In 1706, Welsh mathematician William Jones introduced the Greek letter  π to represent the ratio of a circles circumference and within 30 years, it became the standard symbol. 

According to Scientific American (https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-pi-and-how-did-it-originate/), regardless of the size of the circle, the ratio will always equal Pi (3.141592653589793238). Pi is an irrational number and we will never be able to find all of the digits. (The Pi Mystery!)

The record for reciting the most decimal places was achieved by Rajveer Meena at VIT University (Vellore, India) on 21 March 2015 when he recited 70,000 decimal places (blindfolded and in 10 hours). (https://www.piday.org/pi-facts/)

Physicist Larry Shaw began celebrating March 14 as Pi Day at San Franciscos Exploratorium science museum, and is known as the Prince of Pi. (https://www.piday.org/pi-facts/)

So, to celebrate this irrational number, cut a piece of Pi(e) and enjoy the day!

#PiDay2024 #ShippenManor

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It is also Einstein's birthday.

3 weeks ago
Shippen Manor

#TodayinHistory Boston Massacre (1770)

The Boston Massacre was a deadly riot that occurred on King Street in Boston that began as a street brawl between American colonists and a single British soldier, Private Hugh White (who was the only soldier guarding the King's money stored inside the Custom House on King Street). When White fought back and struck a colonist with his bayonet, the angry crowd pelted Pvt. White with snowballs, ice and stones while yelling derogatory names. When Captain Preston arrived with several soldiers, they took up a defensive position in front of the Customs House.

As the violence escalated, the colonists began to strike the soldiers with clubs and sticks. There were different reports regarding what happened next, but someone supposedly yelled "fire", which led to a soldier firing his gun. No one is sure if the discharge was intentional.

As the first shot rang out, other soldiers began to fire into the crowd, killing five colonists and injuring six. This incident stemmed from reaction to the oppressive British taxes (Stamp Act, Townshend Acts) in which the colonists rebelled, rallying around the cry for "no taxation without representation." (Colonists did not have direct representation in Parliament, but British appointees represented them-- men who were disassociated with the colonial experiences and plight.)

Those who died in the massacre were:

1. Crispus Attucks, a freedman (he was a mixed race man who escaped from slavery) and probably the first killed.

2. Samuel Gray, a worker at rope walk (shot in the head)

3. James Caldwell, a mate on an American ship (hit twice before dying)

4. Samuel Maverick, a 17 year old (mortally wounded)

5. Patrick Carr, a feather maker (mortally wounded)

Within hours, Preston and the soldiers were arrested and jailed, Samuel Adams (Sons of Liberty) insisted the British troops leave Boston. Instead, the Massachusetts governor moved the soldiers to Castle William on a nearby island.

Meanwhile, Sons of Liberty leaders, John Hancock and Samuel Adams, encouraged the colonists to keep fighting the British. Paul Revere encouraged anti-British sentiment with his propagandist engraving that depicted the British soldiers ruthlessly murdering the American colonists. (It was later proven that Revere copied his engraving from the one made by Henry Pelham, a Boston artist.)

British Captain Thomas Preston and six of his men were arrested and charged with murder. It took several months to arrange Preston and the other soldiers involved and to bring them to trial. Although not a fan of the British, John Adams (Founding Father & future President of the US), along with Josiah Quincy, were determined to see the men received a fair trial (the death penalty was at stake and they didn't want the British to have an excuse to even the score). The two men served as the attorneys for the British soldiers. Two of the soldiers were found guilty of manslaughter and as punishment, their thumbs were branded and they were released. Captain Preston and the remaining men were never charged.

Following the massacre & ensuing trial, relations between the British and American colonists continued a downward spiral. When writing about the conflict, Preston stated, "None of them was a hero. The victims were troublemakers who got more than they deserved. The soldiers were professionals... who shouldn't have panicked. The whole thing shouldn't have happened."

This was an example of the discord and conflict between the Colonists & British that led to the American Revolution.

#BostonMassacre #AMREV #USHistory #ShippenManor

RESOURCES

"Boston Massacre." History Channel. 11 Aug 2023. www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-massacre.

"Boston Massacre Site." National Park Service. www.nps.gov/places/boston-massacre-site.htm.

"Perspectives on the Boston Massacre." Massachusetts Historical Society. www.masshist.org/features/massacre.

"The Boston Massacre." Library of Congress. www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/march-05/.

"The Boston Massacre." US History. www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/massacre.html.

"Visiting the Boston Massacre Site." The Freedom Trail. www.thefreedomtrail.org/trail-sites/boston-massacre-site.
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#TodayinHistory Boston Massacre (1770)

The Boston Massacre was a deadly riot that occurred on King Street in Boston that began as a street brawl between American colonists and a single British soldier, Private Hugh White (who was the only soldier guarding the Kings money stored inside the Custom House on King Street). When White fought back and struck a colonist with his bayonet, the angry crowd pelted Pvt. White with snowballs, ice and stones while yelling derogatory names. When Captain Preston arrived with several soldiers, they took up a defensive position in front of the Customs House.

As the violence escalated, the colonists began to strike the soldiers with clubs and sticks. There were different reports regarding what happened next, but someone supposedly yelled fire, which led to a soldier firing his gun. No one is sure if the discharge was intentional. 

As the first shot rang out, other soldiers began to fire into the crowd, killing five colonists and injuring six. This incident stemmed from reaction to the oppressive British taxes (Stamp Act, Townshend Acts) in which the colonists rebelled, rallying around the cry for no taxation without representation. (Colonists did not have direct representation in Parliament, but British appointees represented them-- men who were disassociated with the colonial experiences and plight.)

Those who died in the massacre were:

1. Crispus Attucks, a freedman (he was a mixed race man who escaped from slavery) and probably the first killed.

2. Samuel Gray, a worker at rope walk (shot in the head)

3. James Caldwell, a mate on an American ship (hit twice before dying)

4. Samuel Maverick, a 17 year old (mortally wounded)

5. Patrick Carr, a feather maker (mortally wounded)

Within hours, Preston and the soldiers were arrested and jailed, Samuel Adams (Sons of Liberty) insisted the British troops leave Boston. Instead, the Massachusetts governor moved the soldiers to Castle William on a nearby island.

Meanwhile, Sons of Liberty leaders, John Hancock and Samuel Adams, encouraged the colonists to keep fighting the British. Paul Revere encouraged anti-British sentiment with his propagandist engraving that depicted the British soldiers ruthlessly murdering the American colonists. (It was later proven that Revere copied his engraving from the one made by Henry Pelham, a Boston artist.)

British Captain Thomas Preston and six of his men were arrested and charged with murder. It took several months to arrange Preston and the other soldiers involved and to bring them to trial. Although not a fan of the British, John Adams (Founding Father & future President of the US), along with Josiah Quincy, were determined to see the men received a fair trial (the death penalty was at stake and they didnt want the British to have an excuse to even the score). The two men served as the attorneys for the British soldiers. Two of the soldiers were found guilty of manslaughter and as punishment, their thumbs were branded and they were released. Captain Preston and the remaining men were never charged.

Following the massacre & ensuing trial, relations between the British and American colonists continued a downward spiral. When writing about the conflict, Preston stated, None of them was a hero. The victims were troublemakers who got more than they deserved. The soldiers were professionals... who shouldnt have panicked. The whole thing shouldnt have happened.

This was an example of the discord and conflict between the Colonists & British that led to the American Revolution.

#BostonMassacre #AMREV #USHistory #ShippenManor 

RESOURCES

Boston Massacre. History Channel. 11 Aug 2023. https://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/boston-massacre.

Boston Massacre Site. National Park Service. https://www.nps.gov/places/boston-massacre-site.htm.

Perspectives on the Boston Massacre. Massachusetts Historical Society. https://www.masshist.org/features/massacre.

The Boston Massacre. Library of Congress. https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/march-05/.

The Boston Massacre. US History. https://www.ushistory.org/declaration/related/massacre.html.

Visiting the Boston Massacre Site. The Freedom Trail. https://www.thefreedomtrail.org/trail-sites/boston-massacre-site.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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