National Register of Historic Places

Contoocook Mills Industrial District (Boundary Increase)

Hillsboro, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
Listed
December 12, 1985
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
85003530

Location

Hillsboro, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire
43.11341, -71.89334

Significance

Contoocook Mills Industrial District (Boundary Increase) is a historic district in Hillsboro, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 1985, under reference number 85003530. It is recognized for its significance in Industry, Commerce and Architecture.

Categories

INDUSTRYCOMMERCEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Contoocook Mills Industrial District
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When was Contoocook Mills Industrial District (Boundary Increase) listed on the National Register?

Contoocook Mills Industrial District (Boundary Increase) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 12, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Contoocook Mills Industrial District (Boundary Increase)?

Contoocook Mills Industrial District (Boundary Increase) is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Contoocook Mills Industrial District (Boundary Increase)?

The period of significance for Contoocook Mills Industrial District (Boundary Increase) is recorded as the industrial era.

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