Benjamin Blacksmith Shop Posted December 10, 2013 Market Street, next to the Biddle House Represents 1950-era Your Experience Feel the heat of the fire as a blacksmith pounds hot steel into candle holders, horse shoes, and many other objects. Ask questions as he does, and then try it yourself! History The shop was originally known as the Star Blacksmith Shop, bought by Robert Benjamin and a partner in 1885. It remained in the Benjamin family and in operation until 1965.