The last water-powered foundry in the United States — a living piece of industrial history.
Knights Foundry in Sutter Creek is a National Historic Landmark and the last water-powered foundry and machine shop in the United States. Built in 1873, this working museum continues to use the same water-powered turbines and belt-driven machinery to craft iron and steel. Visitors can tour the foundry floor, watch live demonstrations, and learn about the vital role foundries played in Gold Rush-era mining. The foundry also serves as a unique event venue for private gatherings surrounded by authentic industrial heritage.
Guided tour of the water-powered foundry floor with live demonstrations of belt-driven machinery.
Watch skilled blacksmiths forge iron using 19th-century techniques.
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