Urbex & Abandoned
Newport Steam Factory
Rhode Island, United States
The Newport Steam Factory is an historic building at 449 Thames Street in Newport, Rhode Island. It is a 3+1⁄2-story stone structure, 120 feet (37 m) by 48 feet (15 m). It was built in 1831 by a group of local businessmen in an effort to boost the local economy, which had suffered since the British occupation during the American Revolutionary War. The building was used as a cotton mill until 1857. In 1892 it was purchased by the Newport Illuminating Company. It is now part of the International Yacht Restoration School. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
- Category
- Urbex & Abandoned
- Location
- Rhode Island, United States
- Coordinates
- 41.48417, -71.31611
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q7019016
What is Newport Steam Factory?
Newport Steam Factory is a Urbex & Abandoned place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Luce Hall, The Towers, Blithewold Mansion, Gardens and Arboretum, Greenwich Mills.
Where is Newport Steam Factory?
Newport Steam Factory is in Rhode Island, United States. Coordinates: 41.48417, -71.31611.
How do I get to Newport Steam Factory?
Newport Steam Factory is at Rhode Island, United States (41.48417, -71.31611). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.