The kilns are an iconic feature of the area, representative of the history of Coplay and the Lehigh Valley. They are recognized for their social and historical importance in the community and are nationally recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. Since the kilns discontinued use in 1904, they have been exposed to conditions that left them susceptible to decades of water infiltration. The damage from that water infiltration has included brick loss, cracking, steel corrosion, and vegetation growth, further accelerating the deterioration of the kilns.
