About this property
The Shenandoah-Dives Mill or Mayflower Mill is an intact and functional but inactive historic ore mill 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Silverton, Colorado, United States. The mill was built in 1929 to recover gold, silver, lead, zinc, and copper from ore mined at the Mayflower mine and brought to the mill by an aerial tramway. Regularly active until 1945, it houses still-functional equipment for the separation by flotation of metals from crushed ores. It is the only intact and functional mill of its kind in Colorado.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. National Historic Landmark designation, the highest level of federal recognition, is reserved for properties that possess exceptional national significance in the history, architecture, archaeology, engineering, or culture of the United States. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 00000262. It was listed on February 16, 2000.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Shenandoah-Dives Mill listed on the National Register?
Shenandoah-Dives Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 2000.
What type of historic resource is Shenandoah-Dives Mill?
Shenandoah-Dives Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
Is Shenandoah-Dives Mill a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Shenandoah-Dives Mill has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.
What is the period of significance for Shenandoah-Dives Mill?
The period of significance for Shenandoah-Dives Mill is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1929.
Can I research the history near Shenandoah-Dives Mill?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Shenandoah-Dives Mill will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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