Sloss Furnaces

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_landmark
gptkbp:architectural_style Industrial architecture
gptkbp:area 32 acres
gptkbp:associated_with Bessemer and Birmingham iron industry
Sloss Quarries
gptkbp:attraction_type Industrial heritage tourism
gptkbp:closed gptkb:1971
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:Youth_programs
gptkb:Community_engagement
gptkb:tourist_attraction
Cultural heritage preservation
Cultural festivals
Historical reenactments
Volunteer opportunities
Film location
Public art projects
Historical education
Artistic inspiration
Preservation of industrial heritage
Community partnerships
Local history education
Venue for concerts
Site for community events
Photography site
Symbol of Birmingham's industrial past
gptkbp:current_use Museum and cultural site
gptkbp:designated_as National Historic Landmark in 1981
gptkbp:features gptkb:visitor_center
Historic buildings
Blast furnaces
Exhibits on industrial history
gptkbp:historical_period Early 20th century
Late 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sloss Furnaces
gptkbp:location gptkb:Birmingham,_Alabama
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Annual_Sloss_Music_&_Arts_Festival
Educational programs
Art installations
Haunted tours
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:The_Sloss_Furnaces_National_Historic_Landmark_District
gptkbp:opened 1882
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Birmingham_Historical_Society
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Sloss_Industries_Corporation
gptkbp:significance Historical significance in iron production
gptkbp:type gptkb:Iron_Age
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Birmingham,_Alabama
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4