John Winthrop Jr. Iron Furnace Site, Massachusetts, United States

4.5 (3 reviews) Spent < 1 hour Ranking #14 in Quincy Historic Sites • Ancient Ruins

Interesting historical site off the beaten path

Take a few minutes to explore this important historical landmark for the region. It is the foundation of the first iron blast furnace in the North America, and what gives Furnace Brook it's name. Furnace Brook runs from the Blue Hills Reservation all the way through Quincy and into Quincy Bay via Blacks Creek. The brook runs along side the site and there are multiple signs at the site explaining what the furnace looked like when it was fully erected. The site sits down below the road grade so it is easy to miss. It also sits alongside the Hall Cemetery where Solomon Willard (the god father of granite quarrying in Quincy) is layed to rest.
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Address

61 Crescent Street, Quincy, MA 02169

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Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 6:45

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  • 4Ray T 5:00 PM Jan 4, 2017
    Interesting historical site off the beaten path
    Take a few minutes to explore this important historical landmark for the region. It is the foundation of the first iron blast furnace in the North America, and what gives Furnace Brook it's name. Furnace Brook runs from the Blue Hills Reservation all the way through Quincy and into Quincy Bay via Blacks Creek. The brook runs along side the site and there are multiple signs at the site explaining what the furnace looked like when it was fully erected. The site sits down below the road grade so it is easy to miss. It also sits alongside the Hall Cemetery where Solomon Willard (the god father of granite quarrying in Quincy) is layed to rest.
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  • 5bostondiver2016 5:00 PM Aug 29, 2018
    John Winthrop Jr. Iron Furnace
    This site is also known as "Braintree Furnace" to us locals. Its good to see for a quick amusement from the days when Quincy was quite industrious. Wouldn't recommend anyone get on a place and come to Quincy just to see it, but would recommend if you happen to be in the area.

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