West Point Foundry, Industrial archaeological site in Cold Spring, US.
The West Point Foundry complex spans 87 acres along Foundry Brook, containing preserved ruins, waterfalls, and interpretive trails through manufacturing buildings from 1818.
During the Civil War, the foundry reached peak production with 1,400 workers manufacturing the Parrott rifle cannon and military supplies for the Union forces.
The foundry shaped American industrial development by producing the first locomotive in the United States, the Best Friend of Charleston, along with artillery and iron products.
Visitors can access the preserve daily from dawn to dusk, following marked paths to explore industrial ruins and utilize a mobile audio guide for site interpretation.
Two waterfalls powered by Foundry Brook cascade through the site, including a 20-foot fall with a century-old dam that supplied water to the manufacturing operations.
Location: Putnam County
GPS coordinates: 41.41417,-73.95611
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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