Lithgow Blast Furnace

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf railway line
gptkbp:architecturalStyle industrial architecture
gptkbp:associated_with Lithgow_Valley
gptkbp:built 1907
gptkbp:capacity 100 tons per day
gptkbp:community symbol of local industrial achievement
gptkbp:community_impact provided jobs to local residents
gptkbp:community_involvement local schools participate in educational programs
gptkbp:communityEvents historical tours
gptkbp:conservationEfforts some structural remnants still exist
gptkbp:cultural_heritage listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register
gptkbp:cultural_significance part of local industrial heritage
gptkbp:defeated 1980s
gptkbp:educational_programs used in studies of industrial history
gptkbp:electronicSystems early_example_of_blast_furnace_technology_in_Australia
gptkbp:environmental_impact boosted local economy during operation
pollution during operation
gptkbp:exhibits historical artifacts related to iron production
gptkbp:floors approximately 5 acres
gptkbp:fuel_capacity coke
gptkbp:future_plans potential for redevelopment as a heritage site
gptkbp:historical_significance contributed_to_the_development_of_the_Australian_steel_industry
gptkbp:historicalSignificance extensive records available in local archives
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lithgow Blast Furnace
gptkbp:industry coal mining and rail transport
gptkbp:inspiration inspired local artists and writers
gptkbp:legacy influenced future industrial developments in the region
gptkbp:location gptkb:Lithgow,_New_South_Wales,_Australia
gptkbp:majorCity iron and steel production
gptkbp:notable_feature large chimney stack
gptkbp:opened 1928
gptkbp:openedIn decline in demand for pig iron
gptkbp:owner Australian_Iron_and_Steel
gptkbp:productionYears 1907 to 1928
gptkbp:products pig iron
gptkbp:RAM remembered by locals as a significant landmark
gptkbp:relatedPatent Lithgow_Railway_Workshops
gptkbp:research_focus industrial archaeology studies
gptkbp:safety historical accidents during operation
gptkbp:significance first blast furnace in New South Wales
gptkbp:source local_iron_ore_deposits
gptkbp:surrounding_area industrial zone
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives local heritage groups advocate for preservation
gptkbp:technology hot_blast_technology
gptkbp:tourism site for industrial heritage tourism
gptkbp:transportation railway
gptkbp:visitors attracts heritage enthusiasts