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Comments:	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. <p> Machine 1 requires a $1 bill and gives a new zinc penny. Designs are: <br> 1) 'Eisenhower House Newport, RI', house, <br> 2) 'Newport Bridge EST 1969', suspension bridge, <br> 3) 'Newport, Rhode Island', Lighthouse, <br> 4) Fort ASdams Newport, RI', logo. <p> 3/18: New Pennyman 4 design hand crank machine added here. <p> 7/14/2025 machine was there,covered with a sheet. Worker told me it was out of order.
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Fort Adams State Park Visitor Center / Coffee Shop

Machine Locations > Rhode Island

80 Fort Adams Drive
Newport, RI , 02840

Phone: (401) 841-0707

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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.

7/14/2025 machine was there,covered with a sheet. Worker told me it was out of order.

Machine 1