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Gloria Dei Church National Historic SiteInterior of Gloria Dei Church
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Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
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In planning a visit to Gloria Dei (Old Swedes') Church, make sure you check the above links to ensure a most enjoyable travel and tour experience.

Keep in mind that Gloria Dei is an active church. Religious services are held on Sunday and some weekdays. The church often hosts religious ceremonies and other special events which may limit access to the interior of the historic church.
The air blast is directed through the Tuyere as it enters the furnace.  

Did You Know?
The term "Cold Blast" refers to air being drawn directly from the outside atmosphere and entered into a furnace by its bellows machinery. A "Hot Blast" system pre-heated the air before entry, a more efficient means of increasing temperature in a furnace. Hopewell Furnace was a cold blast furnace.

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Last Updated: September 27, 2006 at 11:37 EST