Blacksmiths are known to create things such as railings and gates, but some might be surprised to learn they were also the first auto mechanics. So along with wagons and artillery, they probably saw ...

Made of iron by men of iron -- The Shelburne Museum's Blacksmith and Wheelwright Shop -- Iron and steel -- from 1500 B.C. to modern times -- The iron and steel industry in America -- The passing of ...

A town blacksmith wouldn’t be out of place a century ago. Today, Ross Willis remains one of the few with the help of his son.

YAKIMA, Wash. — When Gary Brueggeman picks a project, his attention to detail is exhaustive — as are the projects, at times. In making four dioramas depicting the daily life of Native Americans in the ...

EDEN, Utah (AP) — For three-quarters of a century, the ringing sound of hammer on anvil reverberated through the turn-of-the-century blacksmith shop in Ogden Valley. And then, the forge fell silent.

Every week we publish a historic photo highlighting a story from Naperville’s past from the history archives of Naper Settlement. Blacksmiths were critical to town life in the 19th century, so much so ...

The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Tim Foster says he ...