Sloss Furnaces
Birmingham, AL
The Sloss Furnaces Factory Tour in Birmingham, Alabama offers a guided walk through a preserved 19th‑ and 20th‑century blast furnace complex that once produced pig iron for railroads and buildings. Visitors can observe original furnaces, casting sheds, and rail infrastructure while learning about the production process and the labor history of the site. The tour provides an opportunity to view and photograph the industrial landscape that contributed to Birmingham’s development as a major steel center.