Power House
Added to the National Register in 2006, and a National Historic Landmark.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | North side of Monongahela River .5 mi west of Rankin Bridge, Rankin, Munhall, Swissvale boroughs, PA |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Listed | Sep 20, 2006 |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 06001070 |
| Type of place | blast furnace |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 3 buildings, 16 structures |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | North side of Monongahela River .5 mi west of Rankin Bridge, Rankin, Munhall, Swissvale boroughs, PA |
| Website | riversofsteel.com/attractions/carrie-furnaces ↗ |
| Coordinates | 40.4139° N, 79.8897° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Friendship Hill National Historic Site · 44 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions 23 miles · Bush Recreation Area 24 miles · Conemaugh Lake Pavilions 28 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Power House listed on the National Register?
Sep 20, 2006. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
Can I visit Power House?
Probably. Places of this type are usually open to the public, but the record lists no hours; the official website will have them.
Source: Official website
Where is Power House?
North side of Monongahela River .5 mi west of Rankin Bridge, Rankin, Munhall, Swissvale boroughs, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The nearest national park unit is Friendship Hill National Historic Site, 44 miles away.
What does the Power House listing include?
The listing counts 19 contributing resources. Those are 3 buildings and 16 structures. A contributing resource is a part of the listed property that carries its historic significance.
Source: National Park Service
Where is the nomination form for Power House?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Power House?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Loyalhanna Lake Pavilions, 23 miles away. Bush Recreation Area is 24 miles away, and Conemaugh Lake Pavilions is 28 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Power House?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 06001070. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place.