Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Company, Covington

Name: Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Company
Address: Covington, United States

#19 among attractions in Covington

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Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Company

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The Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Company was formed by George B. and Harry Wadsworth in 1904. George received his first patent for an electrical service entrance safety switch in 1907. This device reduced the likelihood of accident or fire and enabled homeowners to replace their own fuses. He received an additional 15 patents in the field between 1907 and 1925. Harry Wadsworth left the business in 1910. ()

Built: 1923 (101 years ago)Coordinates: 39°4'45"N, 84°30'36"W

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Covington (Westside Covington)Covington United States

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Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Company – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Paul Brown Stadium, John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, ICON Music Center, Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption.

1.2 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati
30 min walk • Nestled on the banks of the Ohio River, Paul Brown Stadium is a prominent sports venue located in the heart of Cincinnati, United States. Known affectionately as "The Jungle" to fans, this stadium is the home turf of the Cincinnati Bengals, the city's beloved National...
1 miN
Historic span connecting Kentucky and Ohio
John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, Cincinnati
26 min walk • Spanning the waters between Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky, the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge stands as a monumental feat of 19th-century engineering. Completed in 1866, this historic bridge stretches 1,057 feet across the Ohio River, its stately towers...
1.1 miN
Music venue
ICON Music Center, Cincinnati
29 min walk • The Andrew J. Brady ICON Music Center, nestled in the heart of Cincinnati, United States, is a contemporary beacon of entertainment that has quickly become a cornerstone of the city's vibrant music scene. Located at The Banks, the venue was thoughtfully designed...
~580 ftSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington
3 min walk • The Roman Catholic St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington, Kentucky, is a minor basilica in the United States.
0.8 miNE
Park
General James Taylor Park, Newport
22 min walk • General James Taylor Park is a small urban park in Newport, Kentucky, United States. It is located on Riverboat Row overlooking the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers and the skyline of Cincinnati.
1 miNW
Bridge
Brent Spence Bridge, Cincinnati
26 min walk • The Brent Spence Bridge is a double decker, cantilevered truss bridge that carries Interstates 71 and 75 across the Ohio River between Covington, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio.
1.1 miNW
Bridge
C&O Railroad Bridge, Cincinnati
29 min walk • The C&O Railroad bridge is a cantilever truss bridge over the Ohio River. It was the first railroad bridge connecting Cincinnati, Ohio, and Covington, Kentucky. The bridge was originally built between 1886 and 1889 by a predecessor of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. The bridge cost $3,348,675, an enormous sum.
~1880 ftNW
Church
Mother of God Roman Catholic Church, Covington
10 min walk • Mother of God Parish is a parish church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington, Kentucky, United States, located at 119 West 6th Street in Covington. The official title of the parish is The Assumption of Mary, Mother of God, Parish. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
0.4 miSW
Cemetery
Linden Grove Cemetery, Covington
12 min walk • Linden Grove Cemetery is located along Holman Street, between 13th and 15th streets in Covington, Kentucky, United States. It is the second public cemetery in Covington, the city's first public burial ground being Craig Street Cemetery, which dates to 1815. Craig Street Cemetery closed in 1872.
0.5 miNW
39°5'1"N • 84°31'2"W
Mainstrasse Village, Covington
13 min walk • Historical place, Square
1 miNW
Bridge
Clay Wade Bailey Bridge, Cincinnati
25 min walk • The Clay Wade Bailey Bridge is a cantilever bridge carrying U.S. Route 42 and U.S. Route 127 across the Ohio River, connecting Cincinnati, Ohio and Covington, Kentucky. This also marks the termination of U.S. Route 25. The bridge's main span is 675 feet.

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Which popular attractions are close to Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Company?

Nearby attractions include Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington (3 min walk), Madison Theater, Covington (7 min walk), Mother of God Roman Catholic Church, Covington (10 min walk), Gateway Community and Technical College, Covington (12 min walk).

How to get to Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Company by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wadsworth Electric Manufacturing Company:

Bus

8th St at Scott St • Lines: 25 (4 min walk)
Scott Blvd & E 9th St • Lines: 25 (5 min walk)