National Register of Historic Places

West Point Foundry

Cold Spring, Putnam County, New York
Listed
April 10, 1973
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
73001250

About this property

The West Point Foundry was a major American ironworking and machine shop site in Cold Spring, New York, operating from 1818 to about 1911. Initiated after the War of 1812, it became most famous for its production of Parrott rifle artillery and other munitions during the Civil War, although it also manufactured a variety of iron products for civilian use. The increase of steel making and decreasing demand for cast iron after the Civil War caused it to become bankrupt gradually and cease operations during the early 20th Century.

Location

Cold Spring, Putnam County, New York
41.41520, -73.95264

Categories

INDUSTRY
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Cold Spring Historic District
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0.3 mi
Grove, The
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Fair Lawn
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0.5 mi
First Baptist Church of Cold Spring
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0.6 mi
House at 249 Main Street
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Nearby Battles

Battle of Fort Montgomery
1777Revolutionary War
3 mi
Battle of Fort Clinton
1777Revolutionary War
3.4 mi
Battle of Fort Montgomery and Fort Clinton
1777Revolutionary War
6.9 mi

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When was West Point Foundry listed on the National Register?

West Point Foundry was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 10, 1973.

What type of historic resource is West Point Foundry?

West Point Foundry is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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