About this property
Bethlehem Silk Mill is a historic silk mill complex located in Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1886, and expanded about 1896 and about 1901. The complex once consisted of a total of seven interconnected historic buildings that formed an open rectangular plan around two central courtyards.
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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 05000065. It was listed on February 15, 2005.
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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 Bethlehem Silk Mill listed on the National Register?
Bethlehem Silk Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 15, 2005.
What type of historic resource is Bethlehem Silk Mill?
Bethlehem Silk Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Bethlehem Silk Mill?
The period of significance for Bethlehem Silk Mill is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1886.
Can I research the history near Bethlehem Silk Mill?
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