National Register of Historic Places

Ipswich Mills Historic District

Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts
Listed
August 21, 1996
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
96000923

About this property

The Ipswich Mills Historic District encompasses a major textile mill complex and associated worker housing along the Ipswich River near the center of Ipswich, Massachusetts. The district includes the factories of the Ipswich Mill Company (off Union and Estes Streets), and several blocks of modest worker cottages mostly on side streets off Estes and Kimball Streets. The site had been used as for mills since the 17th century, and was purchased by the Ipswich Mill Company (owned by textile magnate Amos Adams Lawrence) in 1868. Mill worker housing was built surrounding the complex through the early 20th century, when River Court, Peatfield Street, and 1st through 6th Streets were laid out. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

Location

Ipswich, Essex County, Massachusetts
42.67547, -70.83928

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

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When was Ipswich Mills Historic District listed on the National Register?

Ipswich Mills Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 21, 1996.

What type of historic resource is Ipswich Mills Historic District?

Ipswich Mills Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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