About this property
The Faulkner & Colony Woolen Mill is an historic mill building located at 222 West Street in Keene, New Hampshire. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 2020. The main building was constructed in 1838 and was subsequently expanded in 1859. The mill was named after Francis Faulkner and Josiah Colony, who owned multiple mills along the Ashuelot River. In addition to the main mill building, a former boarding house (built 1810) and a storehouse (built 1859) are included in the NRHP listing.
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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 100005161. It was listed on March 25, 2020.
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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 Faulkner & Colony Woolen Mill listed on the National Register?
Faulkner & Colony Woolen Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 25, 2020.
What type of historic resource is Faulkner & Colony Woolen Mill?
Faulkner & Colony Woolen Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Faulkner & Colony Woolen Mill?
The period of significance for Faulkner & Colony Woolen Mill is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1838.
Can I research the history near Faulkner & Colony Woolen Mill?
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