The Revere furnace, 1787-1800

Abstract

This thesis examines Paul Revere's furnace between 1787 and 1800. The story of Revere's foundry provides an excellent case study of early metalworking in the United States, illustrating the role of business and social networks, the importance of technological innovation and the significance of government patronage. This study begins with the construction of the furnace in 1787 and ends at 1800, as Revere's manufacturing activities shifted from foundry work to experimentation with sheet copper. (Abstract from ProQuest citation page.)