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
Location: NC
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