Urbex & Abandoned
Portland Brownstone Quarries
Connecticut, United States
The Portland Brownstone Quarries are a set of historic quarries in Portland, Connecticut. The brownstone mined from these quarries was an important source for construction in the latter half of the 19th century. The stone from these quarries was used in a number of landmark buildings in Chicago, Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., New Haven, Connecticut, and Hartford. The site was listed as a National Historic Landmark, which also placed it on the National Register of Historic Places, on May 16, 2000.
- Category
- Urbex & Abandoned
- Location
- Connecticut, United States
- Coordinates
- 41.57556, -72.64333
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q7231888
What is Portland Brownstone Quarries?
Portland Brownstone Quarries is a Urbex & Abandoned place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Meriden Curtain Fixture Company Factory, Capewell Horse Nail Company, H. D. Smith Company Building, Aetna Diner.
Where is Portland Brownstone Quarries?
Portland Brownstone Quarries is in Connecticut, United States. Coordinates: 41.57556, -72.64333.
How do I get to Portland Brownstone Quarries?
Portland Brownstone Quarries is at Connecticut, United States (41.57556, -72.64333). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.