Brooklyn Coke Ovens

Brooklyn Coke Ovens

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The beehive-style coke ovens of the Brooklyn Coal Company stand on the opposite side of the Southside trail, closer to the bank of the river.

The coke ovens run parallel to the old rail line, similar to the other ovens on Southside trail. This allowed for an efficient transfer of product from oven to train car.

Structural evidence indicates that nearly 80 coke ovens once stood here. 

CAUTION

Park regulations prohibit the possession, collection, removal, destruction, or disturbance of both natural and cultural objects and structures on public land. (16 U.S.Code 470aa-470mm).

Climbing, sitting, or walking on walls and other constructed features weakens them. Please leave historic structures and artifacts as you find them, where they help tell the story of the past.

The railroad track at the end of Southside Junction is an ACTIVE line and private property; do not walk on or cross the tracks!