Rodman Candleworks Circa 1810 - New Bedford, MA
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N 41° 38.155 W 070° 55.374
19T E 339841 N 4611140
The Rodman Candleworks made whale oil candles.
Waymark Code: WMMF0R
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 09/10/2014
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Rodman Candleworks
Circa 1810
This former spermaceti candle factory was damaged by fire
in the late 1960’s. Abandoned and scheduled for demolition,
the building was rescued by WHALE and the Architectural
Conservation Trust and reopened in 1979.
“Building the Future of the Best of the Past.”
This plaque is mounted to the side of the Rodman Candleworks at 72 S Water Street.
Explore more:
New Bedford Whaling Museum:
Inventory of the Rodman Family Papers
Agency Responsible for Placement: Other (Place below)
Agency Responsible for Placement (if not in list above): Waterfront Historic Area LeaguE (WHALE)
County: Bristol
City/Town Name: New Bedford
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Year Placed: Not listed
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