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The West Point Foundry was a major American ironworking and machine shop site in Cold Spring, New York, operating from 1818 to about 1911. Initiated after the War of 1812, it became most famous for its production of Parrott rifle artillery and other munitions during the Civil War, although it also manufactured a variety of iron products for civilian use. The increase of steel making and decreasing demand for cast iron after the Civil War caused it to become bankrupt gradually and cease operations during the early 20th Century. In this West Point History Book, you will discover: - Introduction 1. Founding, Location, and Early Products of the West Point Foundry (1817 to early 1860s) 2. The Mechanics of Production (1860s) 3. WPF Ordnance in Action during the Civil War (1861 to 1865) 4. Into the Community (1830s to 1899s) 5. Post--Civil War Period with New Ownerships and New Products (1866 to 1911) 6. Deterioration, Archaeology, and Preservation (1912 to 2013) - And so much more! Have a look at this book and start discovering the West Point Foundry!

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