New audio tour available at historic Joliet Iron Works site

A new audio tour offers an enhanced experience for exploring the storied past of Joliet Iron Works Historic Site.Through the Open Audio Tours app, available on the App Store and Google Play, visitors can use their smartphone to discover how the Iron Works site helped shape Joliet into the City of Stone and Steel, the Forest Preserve District of Will County said in a news release.The Joliet Iron Works site was a bustling iron-manufacturing plant in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The app can be downloaded in advance or via a QR code located on signage at either end of the interpretive trail at Joliet Iron Works, the Forest Preserve District said.“The audio tour adds another fun, flexible way to experience Joliet Iron Works,” said Jen Guest, a Forest Preserve District facility supervisor. “Visitors can stop by any time of year, from sunrise to sunset, and explore the site at their own pace while learning about its history.”As visitors continue on their walk, additional narration will beg