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August
The oldest and
largest forge still in operation in the U.S.A. is here in Grove City.
Tours of this fascinating forge are conducted 9a-4p Monday through
Saturday. Their gift shop has extended hours: 9a-5p Monday through
Saturday (the gift shop stays open until 8p on Fridays; Sundays 11a-5p
only).
Watch these
skilled artisans create unique metal giftware in aluminum, bronze, copper,
pewter and sterling silver. Here is a great place to do some of your
Christmas shopping; give gifts that are not only really different but
useful.
An additional
- and unexpected - attraction is their large, salt water 'reef' aquarium
well stocked with brilliantly colored marine life.
Then, as an extra bonus for the kids is the model train constantly
circulating overhead on a 200 foot long loop of track.
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From I-80,
take exit 24, turn left and follow PA-173 southbound into Grove City. Just
after you pass the lake (on your right) is PA-208. Turn right, cross the
little bridge and turn right into Riverside Street. Follow Riverside
around the bend (it becomes Opre Ave) to its end at Madison Avenue. You'll
see Wendell August to your left at 620 N. Madison Avenue.
For more
information phone (toll-free) 1-800-923-4438 or visit their web site at:
Wendell
August.
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