"BLACKSMITH BUILDING" Bishop Hill Things to Do Tip by mtncorg

This 2 ½ story brick building used to house the Colony’s blacksmith and wagon building shop. Built in 1857, there was a central hearth off of which six blacksmiths could work separately. The wagon shop was upstairs and featured steam-powered lathes and machine tools with an operation quite modern for its time. Today several craft centers – associated with the Bishop Hill Heritage Association – utilize the building.

Directions: For directions to Bishop Hill: http://www.bishophill.com/direct.php
Phone: 309-927-3899
Website: http://www.bishophill.com/