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National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum, Coatesville, PA

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National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum

A Coatesville museum that preserves the story of iron and steel making, tied to the Lukens Steel Company.

50 S. 1st Ave., Coatesville, PA 19320 · Coatesville, PA

About National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum

The museum sits in Coatesville's Lukens Historic District and covers the history of iron and steel, with a focus on the Lukens Steel Company. Visitors can join guided walking tours or wander the grounds on their own. The site also offers a research center, historical timelines, a Lukens newsletter collection, and space for outdoor painters who enjoy industrial and historic scenery.

  • #iron and steel history
  • #Lukens Steel Company
  • #Coatesville
  • #industrial heritage
  • #guided tours

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