New Bedford in Bristol County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)

Rodman Candleworks

circa 1810

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

1. Rodman Candleworks Marker

Inscription. 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.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1979.

Location. 41° 38.155′ N, 70° 55.374′ W. Marker is in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in Bristol County. It is at the intersection of Rodman Street and North Water Street, on the left when traveling east on Rodman Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 72 Rodman St, New Bedford MA 02740, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the South Coast.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker: New Bedford Lights the World (a few steps from this marker); Double Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); On This Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Centre Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Preserving Whaling's Legacy (within shouting distance of this marker); "Mr. Steadfast" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Mr. Steadfast's Flag Plaza" (about 300 feet away); Utility Over Elegance (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bedford.

Photographed by Adam Margolis, September 15, 2025

2. Rodman Candleworks Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 52 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2025, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.