Among Richmond's most interesting architectural features is its Cast-iron architecture. Second only to New Orleans in its concentration of cast iron work, the city is home to a unique collection of cast iron porches, balconies, fences, and finials. Richmond's position as a center of iron production helped to fuel its popularity within the city. At the height of production in the 1890, 25 foundries operated in the city employing nearly 3,500 metal workers. This number is seven times the number of general construction workers being employed in Richmond at the time which illustrates the importance of its iron exports. Porches and fences in urban neighborhoods such as Jackson Ward, Church Hill, and Monroe Ward are particularly elaborate, often featuring ornate iron casts never replicated outside of Richmond. In some cases cast were made for a single residential or commercial application. COUNT 4
QSN1 What United States city has the most cast iron architecture? ANS1 New Orleans QSN2 In what year did iron production in Richmond peak? ANS2 1890 QSN3 How many more iron workers than construction workers were being employed in Richmond in 1890? ANS3 seven times QSN4 Along with Jackson and Monroe Wards, what neighborhood notably features cast-iron fences? ANS4 Church Hill