Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Company, Covington, Kentucky company that went out of business in 1990
Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Company is a large brick factory with rows of windows along its sides in downtown Covington. Its simple design and substantial structure reflect early 20th-century industrial architecture built for efficient production.
Built in 1923, the factory operated for nearly a century producing electrical equipment for industrial use. Its construction marked a period when Covington grew through manufacturing and industrial activity.
The factory shaped how people in Covington worked and earned their living for decades. It remains a visible reminder of the community's industrial identity and the workers who built the city's prosperity.
The building sits on W 11th Street in downtown Covington and is easy to spot and reach on foot. Its location among other older structures makes it simple to include in a walking tour of the historic area.
The building earned a place on the National Register of Historic Places, acknowledging its importance to American industrial history. This recognition protects the structure and signals that Covington's manufacturing past holds national significance.
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