Location: NC

West Fork Pigeon River Bridge

The bridge was moved to its current location by a group of farmers in 1927. It is located in Haywood County, about 20 miles SW of Asheville.

Photograph by Barbara Cohen

Hot Springs Crossing Bridge

This Phoenix Bridge Company bridge is located in the northwestern corner of the state in Madison County. It is still being used by the Norfolk-Southern Railroad.

Photograph by Bob Lawrence

Deep River Railroad Bridge

Located in Chatham County, this bridge crosses the Deep River in a rural area. It is still in use; operated by the Norfolk-Southern Railroad.

Photograph by Barbara Cohen

Currituck Lighthouse

This lighthouse was the last one built on North Carolina’s Outer Banks and still serves to warn approaching ships hugging the chain of barrier islands along the coast. It achieved National Register of Historic Places status in 1975. The Phoenix Iron Company manufactured the steps, railings and other structural support.

Photograph by Andrew Rau

Bryson City Railroad Bridge

This lighthouse is located on the Outer Banks, not far from Nags Head. It is still operational and has its original Fresnel lens. Phoenix Iron was used here, as in other lighthouses, for the steps, railings and interior structural support.

Photograph by National Park Service

Bodie Island Lighthouse

This lighthouse is located on the Outer Banks, not far from Nags Head. It is still operational and has its original Fresnel lens. Phoenix Iron was used here, as in other lighthouses, for the steps, railings and interior structural support.

Photograph by National Park Service

Biltmore Estate

Located in Asheville, it was constructed for George Washington Vanderbilt II in the French chateau style. It is the largest privately owned home in the USA. Phoenix Columns were used as part of the supporting structure for the building.

Photographs by Barbara Cohen and Lori Garst – Biltmore Estate Curator