About this property
The Barber–Colman Company was a manufacturer of textile and milling machinery from its founding in 1894 until the 1980s. Howard Colman organized the company in Rockford, Illinois, with capital from W. A. Barber. Early successes with their Hand Knotter and Warp Tying Machine allowed the company to expand internationally, manufacturing goods in five states and three countries. The company moved to Loves Park, Illinois, in the 1950s, but struggled following the death of Walter Colman in 1983. Eurotherm Controls, Inc.
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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. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 06000674. It was listed on August 7, 2006.
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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 Barber-Colman Company Historic District listed on the National Register?
Barber-Colman Company Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 7, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Barber-Colman Company Historic District?
Barber-Colman Company Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Barber-Colman Company Historic District?
The period of significance for Barber-Colman Company Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1894.
Can I research the history near Barber-Colman Company Historic District?
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