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Rice,
            John:   See: Mount Pleasant Furnace, Franklin Co.
            William (Author):     Cited References
Rich,
            See: Rich & Miller Foundry, Fayette Co.
Rich & Miller Company,
           See: Rich & Miller Foundry, Fayette Co.
Rich & Miller Foundry, Fayette Co.
Richards,
            Matthew V.: See: Hecla Forge, Schuylkill Co.
            T.S.: See: Maria Furnace, Carbon Co.
Richards' Furnace, Carbon Co.
            See: Carbon Furnace, Carbon Co.
Richardson, G.B. (Author):
            See: Cited References
Richetson,
            See: Rodman Furnaces, Blair Co.
            See also: Rickettson
Richetson, Knapp & Company,
            See: Rodman Furnaces, Blair Co.
Richey,
            Daniel:   See: Helen Furnace, Clarion Co.
            David:   See: Helen Furnace, Clarion Co.
Richland Furnace (ca.1846- ? ), Clarion Co.
Richland Furnace (ca.1845- ? ), Venango Co.
            See: Richland Furnace (ca.1846- ? ), Clarion Co.
Richmond Furnace, Clarion Co.
             See: Richland Furnace (ca.1847- ? ), Clarion Co.
Richmond Furnace, Franklin Co., PA,
             See: Mount Pleasant Furnace, Franklin Co.
Richmond Furnace (ca.1871- ? ), Franklin Co.
             See: Mount Pleasant Furnace (ca.1783- ? ), Franklin Co.
Ricker,
            Sons:   See: Ricker & Sons Iron Works, Clinton Co.
Ricker, Fredericks & Company,
            See: Ricker & Sons Iron Works, Clinton Co.       
Ricker & Sons Company,
            See: Ricker & Sons Iron Works, Clinton Co.
Ricker & Sons Iron Works (ca.1854- ? ), Clinton Co.
Rickettson,
            Charles W.: See: Rodman Furnaces, Blair Co.
            See also: Richetson
Rickettson, & Knapp Company,
            See: Rodman Furnaces, Blair Co.
Riddle,
            Samuel:  See: Riddle Furnace (ca.1880- ? ), Bedford Co.
Riddle Furnace (ca.1880- ? ), Bedford Co.
Riddle's Lower Furnace, Cambria Co.
            See: Eliza Furnace, Cambria Co.
Riddle's Upper Furnace, Cambria Co.
            See: Eliza Furnace, Cambria Co.
Riddlesburg, Bedford Co., PA,
            See: Riddle Furnace (ca.1880- ? ), Bedford Co.
Ridgway,
             C.:   See: Ridgway Foundry, Chester Co.
Ridgway Foundry, Chester Co.
Rieseman, Joseph (Author):
            See: Cited References
Rigg,
            Evan E.:   See: Mount Hebron Forge, Schuylkill Co.
Riggs,
            Silas: See: Riggs Foundry, Indiana Co.
Riggs Foundry, Indiana Co.
Righter,
            W.: See: Matilda Furnace, Mifflin Co.
Rimersburg, Clarion Co., PA,
           See: Wildcat Furnace, Clarion Co.
Rimsel,
            George:   See: Maiden Creek Furnace, Berks Co.
                                  Mount Airy Forge, Berks Co.
Ringgold Furnace (ca.1872- ? ), Schuylkill Co.
Ringgold Iron & Coal Company, Schuylkill Co.
            See: Ringgold Furnace (ca.1872- ? ), Schuylkill Co.
Ringold, Schuylkill Co., PA,
            See: Hecla Forge, Schuylkill Co.
Ringwood Forge (ca.1812- ? ), Cambria Co.
Ringwood Forge (ca.1810- ? ), Chester Co.
            See: Ringwood Forge (ca.1812- ? ), Lancaster Co.
Ringwood Forge (ca.1810- ? ), Lancaster Co.
Rip Rap "Old" Forge, Berks Co.
            See: Franklin Forge, Berks Co.
Rittenhouse,
            See: Glasgow Forge, Montgomery Co.
            See also: Rittenhouse & Schall Company
Rittenhouse & Schall Company,
            See: Glasgow Forge, Montgomery Co.  
Ritter & Nevin Furnace, Indiana Co.
            See: Eliza Furnace, Cambria Co.
Ritter Furnace (ca.1846-1848), Cambria Co.
            See: Eliza Furnace, Cambria Co.
Ritts,
            Mr.:   See: Union Furnace, Huntingdon Co.
Riverside Foundry (ca.1867- ? ), Allegheny Co.
Roaring Spring, Blair Co., PA,
            See: Maria Forges, Blair Co.
Roaring Creek Furnace (ca.1840- ? ), Columbia Co.
Robbins,
            J., Jr.:   See: Penn Rolling Mill, Philadelphia Co.
            S.:   See: Philadelphia Furnace, Philadelphia Co.
                          Robbins & Son Furnace, Philadelphia Co.
                          Robbins & Son Rolling Mill, Philadelphia Co.
            See also: S. Robbins & Son Company
Robbins & Son Furnace, Philadelphia Co.
Robbins & Son Rolling Mill, Philadelphia Co.
            See: Robbins & Son Furnace, Philadelphia Co.
Robbins & Verree Company,
            See: Penn Rolling Mill, Philadelphia Co.
Rober,
            See: Matilda Furnace, Mifflin Co.
            See also: Rohrer
Roberts,
            A.:  See: Pencoyd Forge, Schuylkill Co.
            Edward:   See: Rockhill Furnace, Huntingdon Co.
            John:   See: Reading Furnace, Chester Co.
            P.:   See: Pencoyd Forge, Schuylkill Co.
            Percival:   See: Rockhill Furnace, Huntingdon Co.
            See also: Royer, Dewees & Roberts Company
Roberts Iron Company (ca.1862-1871), Lehigh Co.
              See: Allentown Rolling Mill, Lehigh Co.
Roberts Iron Works (ca.1862-1871), Lehigh Co.
              See: Allentown Rolling Mill, Lehigh Co.
Robeson,
              H.P.:   See: Reading Furnace, Berks Co.
              Henry P.: See: Mount Joy Furnace, Lebanon Co.
              See also: H.P. Robeson & Company
Robesonia, Berks Co., PA,
             See: Reading Furnace, Berks Co.
Robesonia Furnaces, Berks Co.
              See: Reading Furnace, Berks Co.
Robesonia Iron Company, Berks Co.
              See: Reading Furnace, Berks Co.
Robesonia Iron Company, Ltd., Berks Co.
              See: Reading Furnace, Berks Co.
Robinson,
              Capt. James:   See:  Mary Ann Furnace, Fayette Co.
                                             Mary Ann Furnace, Greene Co.
              James:   See: Mary Ann Furnace, Greene Co.
              R.:   See: Mary Ann Furnace, Mercer Co.
              See: Robinson & Minis Foundry, Allegheny Co.
              See also: Kissock & Robinson Company
Robinson & Minis Company,
              See: Robinson & Minis Foundry, Allegheny Co.
Robinson & Minis Foundry, Allegheny Co.
Robinson Foundry, Fayette Co.
              See: Union Foundry, Fayette Co.
                      Union Foundry, Washington Co.
Robinson's Furnace (ca.1800- ? ), Greene Co.
              See: Mary Ann Furnace (ca.1800- ? ), Greene Co.
Robson, Charles, ed. (Author):
              See: Cited References
Rock Forge (ca.1792-1850), Centre Co.
              See: Rock Furnace (ca.1800-1856), Centre Co.
Rock Forge No. 2, Centre Co.
               See: Rock Furnace (ca.1800-1856), Centre Co.
Rock Slitting Mill (ca.1793- ? ), Centre Co.
               See: Rock Furnace (ca.1800-1856), Centre Co.
Rock Forge, Lancaster Co.
               See also: Webbs Forge, Lancaster Co.
Rock Furnace, Armstrong Co.
               See: Red Bank Furnace "Old", Armstrong Co.
Rock Furnace, Armstrong Co.
               See: Biddle Furnace, Armstrong Co.
Rock Furnace (ca.1800-1845), Centre Co.
               See also: Spring Furnace (ca.1800- ? ), Centre Co.
                              Logan Iron Works, Centre Co.
Rock Furnace No. 2 (ca.1845-1855), Centre Co.
Rock Furnace (ca.1832-1855), Lancaster Co.
Rock Furnace, Somerset Co.
                See: Rockingham Furnace, Somerset Co.
Rock Hill Furnace (ca.1830-1874), Huntingdon Co.
                See: Rockhill Furnace (ca.1830-1874), Huntingdon Co.
Rock Hill Furnace No. 1 (ca.1873-1915), Huntingdon Co.
                See: Rockhill Furnace (ca.1830-1874), Huntingdon Co.
Rock Hill Furnace No. 2 (ca.1873-1915), Huntingdon Co.
                See: Rockhill Furnace (ca.1830-1874), Huntingdon Co.
Rock Nail Factory, Centre Co.
                See: Rock Furnace, Centre Co.
Rock Iron Works (ca.1800- ? ), Centre Co.
                See: Rock Furnace, Centre Co.
Rock Rolling Mill, Centre Co.
                See: Rock Furnace, Centre Co.
Rock Run Furnace (ca.1726- ? ), Chester Co.
Rockdale Foundry (ca.1835- ? ), Blair Co.
Rockdale Forge, Blair Co.
Rockdale Forge (ca.1784- ? ), Delaware Co.
Rockhill, Huntingdon Co., PA,
           See: Rockhill Furnaces, Huntingdon Co.
Rockhill Furnace (ca.1830-1874), Huntingdon Co.
            See also: Edward Furnace (ca. 1839-  ), Huntingdon Co.
Rockhill Furnace No. 1 (ca.1873-1915), Huntingdon Co.
Rockhill Furnace No. 2 (ca.1873-1915), Huntingdon Co.
Rockhill Furnace Company (ca.1902-1908), Huntingdon Co.
            See: Rockhill Furnace Nos. 1 & 2, Huntingdon Co.
Rockhill Iron and Coal Company (ca.1871-1893), Huntingdon Co.
            See: Rockhill Furnaces Nos. 1 & 2, Huntingdon Co.
Rockingham Furnace (ca.1841-1855), Somerset Co.
Rockland, Venango Co., PA,
           See: Webster Furnace, Venango Co.
Rockland Forge (ca.1788- ?  ), Berks Co.
Rockland Forge (ca.1790-  ? ), Berks Co.
Rockland Furnace, Berks Co.
            See: Sally Ann Furnace, Berks Co.
Rockland Furnace (ca.1832-1856), Venango Co.
            See also: Webster Furnace, Venango Co.
Rockland Station, Venango Co., PA,
            See: Rockland Furnace (ca.1832-1856), Venango Co.
Rockwell,
             E.:    See: Glendon Furnaces, Northampton Co.
Rodgers, Henry Darwin (author):
             See: Cited References
Rodgers' Furnace, Fayette Co.
            See: Fayette Furnace, Fayette Co.
                    Finley Furnace, Fayette Co.
Rodkey,
            J.S.:   See: Rodkey Foundry, Indiana Co.
Rodkey Foundry, Indiana Co.
Rodman Furnace No. 1 (ca.1862-1885). Blair Co.
Rodman Furnace No. 2 (ca.1871-1885), Blair Co.
Rodman Furnaces, Blair Co.
             See: Rodman Furnace No. 1 & No. 2, Blair Co.
Rogers,
             Dan'l:   See: Plumpsock Forge, Fayette Co.
             James:   See: Finley Furnace, Fayette Co.
             Mahlon:   See: Rogers Iron Works (ca. 18080- ? ), Allegheny Co.
             Robert:   See: Providence Iron Works, Fayette Co.
             See: Iron City Works, Armstrong Co.
Rogers & Blank Foundry, Indiana Co.
             See: Saltsburg Foundry, Indiana Co.
Rogers & Burchfield Company,
             See: Iron City Works, Armstrong Co.
Rogers Iron Works (ca.1808- ? ), Allegheny Co.
Roggen,
            John J.:   See: Pittsburgh Novelty Works, Allegheny Co.
            See also: Livingston, Roggen & Adams Company
Rohrer,
            See: Matilda Furnace, Mifflin Co.
            See also: Rober
Rokeby Rolling Mill (ca.1795- ? ), Chester Co.
Rokeby Slitting Mill (ca.1795- ? ), Chester Co.
Roland,
             H.:   See: Oxford Steel & Iron Forge, Philadelphia Co.
             Harvey:   See: Oxford Steel & Iron Forge, Philadelphia Co.
             W.:   See: Oxford Steel & Iron Forge, Philadelphia Co.
             William:   See: Oxford Steel & Iron Forge, Philadelphia Co.
Roland Furnace, Clinton Co.
Rose Point Furnace, Lawrence Co.
              See: Hope Furnace, Lawrence Co.
Roseburg, Clarion Co., PA,
             See: Mount Pleasant Furnace, Clarion Co.
Rosena Furnace (ca.1872-1880), Lawrence Co.
              See also: Little Pet Furnace, Lawrence Co.
                             Sophia Furnace, Lawrence Co.
                             Reis, Brown & Berger Company, Lawrence Co.
Ross,
              David:   See: Mary Ann Furnace, Fayette Co.
              George:   See: Mary Ann Furnace, York Co.
              John:   See: Oley Forges, Berks Co.
              Rachel:   See: Mary Ann Furnace, Fayette Co.
              See also: George Ross & Company
                             John Ross & Company
Ross & Bird Company,
              See: Mary Ann Furnace, York Co.
Ross Furnace (ca.1814/15-1842), Westmoreland Co.
Ross Furnace No. 2 (ca.1842-1855), Westmoreland Co.
Ross Iron Works, Westmoreland Co.
              See: Ross Furnace, Westmoreland Co.
Roth Iron Works (ca.1830- ? ), Lancaster Co.
Rough and Ready Furnace (ca.1849-1856), Huntingdon Co.
Rough and Ready Furnace (ca.1848- ? ), Lancaster Co.
Rough and Ready Rolling Mill (ca.1847- ? ), Columbia Co.
              See: Rough and Ready Rolling Mill (ca.1847- ? ), Montour Co.
Rough and Ready Rolling Mill (ca.1847- ? ), Montour Co.
Rough Furnace, Armstrong Co.
              See: Biddle Furnace, Armstrong Co.
Roush's Forge, Mifflin Co.
Rowan, Mc Clelland Foundry, Allegheny Co.
              See: Franklin Foundry, Allegheny Co.
Rowe, A.L. (author)
              See: Cited References
Rowena Furnace (ca.1872- ? ), Lawrence Co.
              See: Rosena Furnace, Lawrence Co.
Rowland,
              H.:   See: Oxford Forge, Philadelphia Co.
                             Oxford Iron & Steel Works, Philadelphia Co.
              Harvey:   See: Oxford Iron & Steel Works, Philadelphia Co.
              W.:   See: Oxford Forge, Philadelphia Co.
                               Oxford Iron & Steel Works, Philadelphia Co.
              William:   See: Oxford Iron & Steel Works, Philadelphia Co.
Rouff, Henry Wilson, ed. (Author):
              See: Cited References
Roxberry Furnace, Franklin Co.
              See: Roxbury Furnace, Franklin Co.
Roxbrough Furnace (ca.1755- ? ), Berks Co.
              See also: Berkshire Furnace, Berks Co.
Roxbury, Franklin Co., PA,
              See: Roxbury Furnace (ca.1815-1857), Franklin Co.
Roxbury Forge (ca. ? -1857), Franklin Co.
              See: Roxbury Furnace (ca.1815-1857), Franklin Co.
Roxbury Furnace (ca.1815-1857), Franklin Co.
              See also: Soundwell Forge, Franklin Co.
Royer,
              D.H.:   See: Franklin Forge, Blair Co.
              Daniel H.:   See: Franklin Forge, Blair Co.
              Dr. Lewis:   See: Rockhill Furnace, Huntingdon Co.
              Dr. S. M.:   See: Rebecca Furnace, Blair Co.
              Lewis:   See: Rockhill Furnace, Huntingdon Co.
              S.M., Dr.:   See: Rebecca Furnace, Blair Co.
              Samuel:   See: Franklin Forge, Blair Co.
              See also:  Burroughs, Higgins, Royer & Schmucker Company
                             Mc Neal, Royer, Bingham & Company
                             Samuel Royer & Company
Royer, Dewees & Roberts Company,
              See: Rockhill Furnace, Huntingdon Co.
Royer, Mc Neal & Company,
              See: Portage Forge, Blair Co.
Royer & Dewees Company,
              See: Rockhill Furnace, Huntingdon Co.
Royer Forge, Blair Co.
              See: Springfield Furnace, Blair Co.
Royer & Dewees Furnace, Huntingdon Co.
              See: Rockhill Furnace (ca.183-1874), Huntingdon Co.
Royer Furnace, Blair Co.
              See: Springfield Furnace, Blair Co.
Royer's Forge, Blair Co.
              See: Cove Forge, Blair Co.
                     Franklin Forge, Blair Co.
Ruggles,
             See: Pittsburgh Rolling Mill (ca.1811- ? ), Allegheny Co.
Ruggles, Stackpole & Whiting Company,
             See: Pittsburgh Rolling Mill (ca.1811- ? ), Allegheny Co.
Rupp, Israel Daniel (Author):
              See: Cited References
Rus,
              Andrew:   See: Rus Foundry, Blair Co.
Rus Foundry, Blair Co.
Russel,
              E.H.:   See: Russell Forge, Lycoming Co.
              See also: Russell
Russell,
              E.H.:   See: Russell Forge, Lycoming Co.
              James:   See: Massey Forge, Huntingdon Co.
              See also:  James Russell & Company
                             Russel
Russell Forge (ca.1826- ? ), Huntingdon Co.
              See: Massey Forge (ca.1798- ? ), Huntingdon Co.
Russell Forge, Lycoming Co.
Rutledge, J.J. (Author):  See: Cited References
Rutter,
              J.:   See: Pine Forge, Berks Co.
              Thomas:   See:  Pine Forge, Berks Co.
                                      Rutter's Forge (ca.1716- ? ), Berks Co.
Rutter's Forge (ca.1716- ? ), Berks Co.
Ryon,
              R.T.:    See: Mount Pleasant Furnace, Franklin Co.

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