Lorillard Snuff Mill

The Lorillard Snuff Mill is a large stone building constructed in the 19th century from locally quarried crystalline schist and positioned along the Bronx River. The structure features multiple levels with thick walls designed for industrial processing and storage of tobacco products.

The Lorillard family started tobacco processing in 1760 and moved their operations to the Bronx River site in 1792, constructing the building around 1800. This facility became part of the region's early industrialization and represents the growth of American manufacturing during that period.

The building shows how tobacco was processed by hand in early America, with original features revealing the methods and scale of the work. Visitors walking through can see where workers moved materials and completed each stage of snuff production.

The building is located within the New York Botanical Garden and is accessible to visitors exploring the grounds. The riverside setting makes it easy to reach as part of a walk through the garden.

The building is the oldest surviving tobacco processing structure in America and retains many of its original architectural details from the operating years. Restoration work has preserved these historical features while adapting it for contemporary use.

Location: The Bronx

Made from material: crystalline schist

Part of: New York Botanical Garden

GPS coordinates: 40.85968,-73.87617

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:01