by Karin Peterson (c) Connecticut Explored Inc. FALL 2006 Subscribe/Buy the Issue! Museum artifacts come in all sizes. The Kent Iron Furnace, on the grounds of the Sloane-Stanley Museum in Kent, is, at 30 feet tall, an especially large one. The blast furnace operated for nearly 70 years, from1825 to1892, and was a major player … Continue reading The Kent Iron Furnace