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Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site is a federally managed historic site that preserves the location of the first integrated ironworks in the United States. The ironworks was established by John Winthrop the Younger and was operated from 1646 to 1670. The site includes several reconstructed elements, including the blast furnace, the forge, the rolling mill, and a 1/4-ton drop hammer. The mill got its power from seven large waterwheels, which are connected by large gears made from wood. The site also has a wharf where iron would have been loaded onto ships as well as a 17th century home that has been restored.
244 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906, Phone: 781-233-0050
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