Phoenix Iron Company. Established in 1783 and incorporated in 1855, the Phoenix 'works' produced nails, rail, Civil War cannons, weaponry for 20th century wars, and structural steel. Among its well known products were the Griffen Gun, 1861, and the Phoenix Column, 1862. Closed in 1987.

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Main St. at Price St. near municipal parking lot, Phoenixville, PA
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