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August, Wendell, Forge
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National Register of Historic Places

August, Wendell, Forge

Pine Township’s first place on the National RegisterListed Nov 7, 1996; only 2,758 of Pennsylvania’s 3,595 listings are older
Listed 1996Pine Township

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About August, Wendell, Forge

August, Wendell, Forge, at 620 Madison St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 7, 1996: the first place in Pine Township to be listed. Only 2,758 of Pennsylvania’s 3,595 listings are older. The Register lists it for its art and industry, at the local level. The listing covers 1.8 acres.

Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 24 MB · National Archives↗
Through the years

1932 to today

  1. 1932Built
  2. 1996Added to the National Register of Historic Places
  3. 2026On the Register for 30 years
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620 Madison St., Pine Township

No other Register listing is within a short walk.

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Questions about August, Wendell, Forge

Is August, Wendell, Forge on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 7, 1996 (Register number 96001192).

Is August, Wendell, Forge a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Pennsylvania has 169 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit August, Wendell, Forge?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of August, Wendell, Forge?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 24 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 71995723 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.