Chalmers Knitting Mills
National Register of Historic Places

Chalmers Knitting Mills

Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York
Listed
February 22, 2010
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
10000028

About this property

Chalmers Knitting Mills was a historic factory building located at Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York. It was built in 1913 and expanded in 1916. The original section was a four-story, brick building. The 1916 addition was a seven-story, steel frame and reinforced concrete building with concrete block. The addition was set at a near-right angle to the original section, giving the building an L-shaped footprint. The mill produced undergarments and remained in operation under the Chalmers name until the founders' death in 1959. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010. The city of Amsterdam was awarded a $1.4 million Restore New York state grant to demolish the factory, which was razed in 2011. The state Department of Environmental Conservation provided $1.9 million to clean up the contamination.

Location

21-41 Bridge St.
Amsterdam, Montgomery County, New York
42.93742, -74.19601

Categories

ARCHITECTUREINDUSTRY
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Sources

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When was Chalmers Knitting Mills listed on the National Register?

Chalmers Knitting Mills was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 22, 2010.

What type of historic resource is Chalmers Knitting Mills?

Chalmers Knitting Mills is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Chalmers Knitting Mills?

The period of significance for Chalmers Knitting Mills is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1913.

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