About this property
Diamond Silk Mill, also known as York Silk Manufacturing Company, is a historic silk mill located at Springettsbury Township, York County, Pennsylvania. It was designed by architect John A. Dempwolf and built about 1900. The mill is a 3 1/2-story, brick building with heavy timber frame trussing on a stone foundation, and measures 50 feet by 300 feet.
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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 92000949. It was listed on July 23, 1992.
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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 Diamond Silk Mill listed on the National Register?
Diamond Silk Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 23, 1992.
What type of historic resource is Diamond Silk Mill?
Diamond Silk Mill is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Diamond Silk Mill?
The period of significance for Diamond Silk Mill is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.
Can I research the history near Diamond Silk Mill?
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