90 Fort Adams Drive Newport, RI , 02840 Phone: (401) 841-0707 Website Fort Adams is a former United States Army post that was established on July 4, 1799 as a First System coastal fortification, named for President John Adams who was in office at the time. Its first commander was Captain John Henry who was later instrumental in starting the War of 1812. The current Fort Adams was built 1824–57 under the Third System of coastal forts; it is part of Fort Adams State Park today.
Machine 1 requires a $1 bill and gives a new zinc penny. Designs are:
1) 'Eisenhower House Newport, RI', house,
2) 'Newport Bridge EST 1969', suspension bridge,
3) 'Newport, Rhode Island', Lighthouse,
4) Fort ASdams Newport, RI', logo.
3/18: New Pennyman 4 design hand crank machine added here.
6/17/22 successful mailoff. Super friendly staff
7/12/22: The machine was out of pennies and the staff doesn't load them on the spot. You may want to call ahead. |