About this property
Faribault Mill is a textile manufacturing company in Faribault, Minnesota, United States, that produces and sells wool and cotton blankets, throws, shawls, socks, sheets, and many other products. The company sells its products through its stores in Faribault and Edina, MN and nationwide through retailers. Faribault Mill's building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012 for having state-level significance in the theme of industry. It was nominated for being one of the largest and oldest fully integrated woolen mills in Minnesota. The plant closed in 2009, but reopened in September 2011 under new private ownership.
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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 12000283. It was listed on May 22, 2012.
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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 Faribault Woolen Mill Company listed on the National Register?
Faribault Woolen Mill Company was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 2012.
What type of historic resource is Faribault Woolen Mill Company?
Faribault Woolen Mill Company is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Faribault Woolen Mill Company?
The period of significance for Faribault Woolen Mill Company is recorded as the industrial era.
Can I research the history near Faribault Woolen Mill Company?
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