Historic Structures Report, Part I: Tenant House #1 (Bldg. 19)
Zerbey BJ and Souder NM. 1964. Historic Structures Report, Part I: Tenant House #1 (Bldg. 19). Historic Structure Report. U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
Hopewell Furnace showcases an early American industrial landscape from natural resource extraction to enlightened conservation. Operating from 1771-1883, Hopewell and other "iron plantations" laid the foundation for the transformation of the United States into an industrial giant. The park's 848 acres and historic structures illustrate the business, technology and lifestyle of our growing nation. This report concerns the Tenant House #1 (Bldg. 19) at the Hopewell Furnace site. Tenant House lies immediately across French Creek from the furnace complex. The building is one of the well preserved structures which were inhabited by furnace workers. Its proximity to the furnace makes Tenant House #1 most important. The work contemplated which will restore the building to its proper period includes removal of partitions on first and second floor, removal of plaster from ceilings on both floors, replacement of weak or rotted materials, and furnishing the building. The author contends that it is time for this Tenant House to become a part of the walking tour. The building engenders a great deal of visitor interest and persons are often seen peering in the windows with curiosity. It should be furnished with the sparse, rough, and sometimes homemade furniture of the proper period to indicate the difference between the life of the worker and the Ironmaster. A good start can be made with Tenant House #1.
- Type
- Published Report
- Authors
- Zerbey, Benjamin; Souder, Norman
- Date of Issue
- 1964-07
- Publisher
- U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
- Units
- HOFU , NER
- Keywords
- housing, industrialism, iron making, quarters, tenant house
- Subjects
- CRIS-HS: 000703: Tenant House No. 1