Sparks Shot Tower

Discussion in 'The War of 1812' started by Rhoda DEttore, Nov 2, 2014.

  1. Rhoda DEttore

    Rhoda DEttore New Member

    In Philadelphia, the historic landmark, Sparks Shot Tower, located at Front & Carpenter Streets was actually commissioned during the War of 1812 & the Civil War to produce shot pellets.

    I have lived here my entire life and did not know the history of this building until I did research for my novel about Irish immigrants coming to the US in 1820.

    For any of you in the Philadelphia area, you might find some of the history interesting.
     

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