A real symbol of an earlier time and the long gone greatness of America. Having grown up in the 50's / 60's this is sad for me to see. However, There is a lot of good steel there that ought to be recycled (remelted).
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It's great to see this remnant of our industrial past saved from the scrappers for all to marvel at!
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Who owns the plant now? Any plans to scrap all that steel? Seems the metal could pay for the costs of removal, but many toxins in the plant may need very expensive removal. I would enjoy viewing all this, but I bet most people would prefer not to see it. What a relic! Does anybody have any good information on this?
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All that you see here is staying. The blast furnaces are being preserved.
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I'll second miningcamper's remark. Add, great shot, Steve. I'd be curious as to the story behind the preservation - I'd like to think it was for the prestige but do wonder if it was in fact, cost. We can count our blessings that the furnaces were not painted in all kinds of "pretty" colors!
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I did some research and there is a museum (= limited tour of the plant) and a type of concert hall next to it.
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