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Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

Three hundred year old artifacts, working waterwheels, and mill machinery help to tell the story of a business failure destined to be a National Park. See photos of the original blast furnace, forge, slitting mill, and other resources as they are uncovered during the archeological work of Roland W. Robbins in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The park contains a visitor’s center, a museum, and several outlets for guided tours.

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