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Tag: Benner Commerce Park

Building on the Past

Archaeological excavations conducted in 2009 and 2010 by Heberling Associates, Inc., unearthed the foundations of the Valentine iron ore washing plant, which operated from 1887-1898. Also found were pieces of machinery and the tools used by the men who worked there.

Posted in Centre County History, Iron Making in Centre County, Past Exhibitions | Tagged Benner Commerce Park, Bellefonte, Rockview, Benner, Iron, Valentine, Archaeology

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