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About The Schuylkill River Heritage Center
The Schuylkill River Heritage Center serves as an historic gateway to northern Chester County, offering information about local attractions and highlighting the Schuylkill River’s resources. Located in the 1882 Phoenix Iron Company Foundry, the center showcases the industrial legacy of the river and the former Phoenix Iron and Steel company. Visitors can see historic artifacts, large murals, and watch videos detailing the region’s history. The center also notes that Samuel Reeves’ designs for the Phoenix Column Tower inspired the Eiffel Tower.
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Serving Phoenixville, PA
The Schuylkill River Heritage Center serves as an historic gateway to northern Chester County, offering information about local attractions and highlighting the Schuylkill River’s resources. Located in the 1882 Phoenix Iron Company Foundry, the center showcases the industrial legacy of the river and the former Phoenix Iron and Steel company. Visitors can see historic artifacts, large murals, and watch videos detailing the region’s history. The center also notes that Samuel Reeves’ designs for the Phoenix Column Tower inspired the Eiffel Tower.