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West Point Foundry
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National Register of Historic Places

West Point Foundry

Philipstown’s first place on the National RegisterListed Apr 11, 1973; only 319 of New York’s 6,529 listings are older
Listed 1973Philipstown
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Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About the district

West Point Foundry, at Foundry Cove between NY 90 and NY Central RR tracks, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 11, 1973: the first place in Philipstown to be listed. Only 319 of New York’s 6,529 listings are older. The Register lists it for its industry, at the local level. The district takes in 2 historic buildings. The listing covers 93 acres.

What it isHistoric foundry site in New York state, USA. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

Visit

Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 20 minutes

Foundry Cove between NY 90 and NY Central RR tracks, Philipstown · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1West Point FoundryStart here
  2. 2Cold Spring Historic DistrictDistrict · 0.4 mi on
  3. 3The GroveItalian Villa · 0.2 mi on
  4. 4First Baptist Church of Cold SpringBuilt 1832 · 0.2 mi on
Around it

11 more Register listings within a mile

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

BFair LawnItalianate0.5 miBPlumbushGothic Revival · Built 18650.7 miBCold Spring Cemetery GatehouseGothic Revival · Built 18620.7 miBHouse at 249 Main StreetGothic0.7 miBJ. Y. Dykman StoreBuilding0.7 miBFish and Fur ClubBuilding0.7 miBHouse at 3 Crown StreetItalianate0.7 miBBoscobelAdamesque0.8 miBDykman, J. Y., Flour and Feed StoreBuilding0.8 miBChamplin, H. D., & Son Horseshoeing and WagonmakingBuilding0.8 miBDeRham FarmGreek Revival1 mi

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Questions about West Point Foundry

Is West Point Foundry on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 11, 1973 (Register number 73001250).

Is West Point Foundry a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is United States Military Academy, 2 miles away.

Can you visit West Point Foundry?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.