Harmony Mill No. 3
National Historic Landmark

Harmony Mill No. 3

Cohoes, Albany County, New York
Listed
February 17, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
71000525

About this property

Harmony Mill No. 3, also known as the "Mastodon Mill", is a historic mill located at Cohoes in Albany County, New York. It was built in 1866–1868 and expanded 1871–1872. It is a four-story red brick structure on a stone foundation, with an additional story under the distinctive mansard roof. It features twin six story towers topped by mansard roofs and cast iron grillwork. It was known as the "Mastodon Mill" for the skeleton of a mastodon found while excavating the north section. It is the centerpiece of the Harmony Mills Historic District. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

Location

100 N. Mohawk St.
Cohoes, Albany County, New York
42.78167, -73.70493

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Harmony Mill Historic District
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0.5 mi
Olmstead Street Historic District
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0.5 mi

Nearby Battles

Battle of Saratoga — Freeman's Farm (First)
1777Revolutionary War
14.4 mi
Battle of Saratoga — Bemis Heights (Second)
1777Revolutionary War
14.4 mi

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When was Harmony Mill No. 3 listed on the National Register?

Harmony Mill No. 3 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 17, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Harmony Mill No. 3?

Harmony Mill No. 3 is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Harmony Mill No. 3 a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Harmony Mill No. 3 has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Harmony Mill No. 3?

The period of significance for Harmony Mill No. 3 is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1866.

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