Fodor's Expert Review Penfield Homestead Museum

Crown Point

Dedicated to preserving the legacy of innovative industrialist Allen Penfield, this museum has exhibits explaining his work using electricity in the process of iron-ore separation. This was the first industrial application of electricity. The museum, 3 mi southwest of Crown Point, also houses many Civil War artifacts and equipment on its 550-acre site.

Quick Facts

703 Creek Rd.
Crown Point, New York  12928, USA

518-597--3804

www.penfieldmuseum.org

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: $4, Early June–Oct., Thurs.–Sun. 11–4, and by appointment

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